What began as as an ambitious campaign to attract more women to NCNW under its “Recruit, Retain, Reclaim” motto, grew into an appeal to attract younger women to the organization. Recognizing the need to harness the power, energy, and creativity of younger women, a membership reception was planned. At the reception, the Millennium Concept and the NCNW Young Women’s Issue forum was introduced to 40 young women eager to become a part of the rich NCNW tradition. These initiatives involved energizing young women to establish Millennium Sections and new NCNW programs around the country. The message of collective power and leadership that was initiated by Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of NCNW, needed to be extended to younger women as well. As inheritors of the Bethune Legacy, the Millennium Sections would be vital in strengthening NCNW for the 21st Century.

The Greater Atlanta Millennium Section (GAMS) of the NCNW was chartered on March 24, 2000. On the 88th birthday of Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair and President Emerita of NCNW. GAMS was recognized as the first Millennium Section in the country to receive her charter with 51 members.

Consistent with the national organization’s mission, GAMS is committed to improving the quality of life for African American women and their families in the metropolitan Atlanta area by serving as a vehicle for self-enhancement, community outreach, social action and economic development.

Our Section Accomplishments: