The organization was birthed out of the community work of Charles Edward Johnson (CEJAY) back in 2008. Thousands listen to him on the radio and do business with his company. Through that work, he learns about various needs within the community. This nonprofit organization allows him to respond to needs through multiple programs for women and children and create partnerships to strengthen the community.
His work #CEJAYCARES has centered around empowering people and equipping them with the necessary resources to accomplish their goals in life.
Today, #CEJAYCARES continue to change lives by helping people believe so they may achieve. We are a 501 (c) 3 organization within Northwest Louisiana. Our partnerships strengthen our programs with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies.
We aim to connect people to information and resources to help them advance.
Our Core Values
Meet
Pastor CeJay
PASTOR I ENTREPRENEUR I RADIO PERSONALITY
Charles Edward Johnson is a licensed and ordained minister, Stellar Award-nominated radio announcer, and Shreveport Chamber of Commerce-recognized businessman. He leads one of the most prominent radio stations in the country, owns several small businesses, and oversees a nonprofit organization that has impacted thousands. We know him as Pastor CeJay, the Ark-La-Tex’s Ambassador of Gospel Music.
He believes in helping people reach their destiny; you have to meet people where they are. He’s an influential figure in the pulpit, radio, and music. His radio show is one of the top-rated in the south and has generated millions in revenue.
Our community is proud to know CeJay as a pastor, businessman, leader, and national figure in the gospel music industry.
Our Board
Zazell Dudley
Board Chair
Director, Economic Development Caddo-Bossier Parish Port Commission CEO, Dudley Worldwide, LLC
Taunton Melville
Board Member
Attorney At Law
Willie Bradford
Board Member
Former Shreveport City Council Member, District A Retired, Willis Knighton
Our Team
#CEJAYCARES
has centered around empowering people and equipping them with the necessary resources to accomplish their goals in life.
Our Programs
We offer multiple programs for women and children and create partnerships to strengthen the community.
For Our Women
Empowering women and girls to advocate for themselves and one another creates opportunities that last for generations.
For Our Youth
We've established an initiative to connect black youth with the skills, mentors, and experiences they need to become high-performing entrepreneurs and technologists in the 21st-century global economy at CJ Ministries.
For Our Community
After the killings of Black Men and Women in America sprung out countless Black Lives Matter protest throughout the country. That brought up serious conversations regarding race relations in Northwest Louisiana.
Women of Massive Belief Program
#WOMB
The demands of life weigh on her from the moment she wakes up. There is always a need. She has untold potential, and you can help her unlock it. This program serves up to five women per year.
Impacting Women...
Economic Empowerment
When a woman generates an income, it benefits her – the entire community profits. Through the training techniques below, CJ Ministries equips women to start and successfully operate their businesses.
- Financial Education
- Vocational Training
- Cooperative Savings Groups
- Providing Start-Up Assistance
Family Health Empowerment
We train and educate women, including expectant mothers, in early childhood development, nutrition, health, hygiene, literacy, cooking, and even small-scale agriculture.
- Providing Food
- Providing Vitamins
- Providing Support
Domestic Violence Program
This Program is designed to help women get out and start a new life. The program offers a safe environment for women and their children and assistance to help them become independent. We work hard to help women with financial aid, education, and job placement.
- WOMB Safe House
- Living Assistance
Women of Worth Empowerment Luncheon
a luncheon where twelve women within the community are recognized for their achievement as women and placed on a twelve-month digital calendar to encourage other women and girls.
YOUNG UNIQUE POSITIVE PEOPLE
#YUPPINITIATIVE
In society, there is a dramatic juxtaposition between the high unemployment of Black youth and the plethora of career opportunities within the local technology sector. To address this concern, we’ve established an initiative to connect black youth with the skills, mentors, and experiences they need to become high-performing entrepreneurs and technologists in the 21st-century global economy at CJ Ministries.
The FuelMan & Growing Into Respectable Ladies Programs
These Programs train and mentor African American male and female youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. Both programs are 11-month educational programs for schools and communities to raise the next generation of leaders. Girls in this program
Life Skills & Health
Those in these programs develop life skills and learn about culturally relevant issues like the ones listed below.
- General Health
- Nutrition
- Emotional Health
- Positive Decision Making
- Self-Esteem
- Gender-Base Violence
- Harmful Beliefs and Practices
- Health and Hygiene
Entrepreneurship
Building A Business Training provides computer science, software development, and entrepreneurship training to 5th-grade students.
- Planning
- Management
- Budgeting
- Sales
- Marketing
- Technology
Mentorship4Life
This program is designed to help black single mothers with their sons for life. Young black males will be mentored on a weekly basis, helped with resources, and given holistic guidance to live productive lives.
- Providing Life Coaching
- Providing Assistance
- Promoting Constant Involvement
- Tracking Life Progress
Eligibility: Black Females-Males / 5th Grade
Program Size: 8-10 Students Per Year
race relations
#CommUNITY365 Program
After the killings of Black Men and Women in America sprung out countless Black Lives Matter protest throughout the country. That brought up serious conversations regarding race relations in Northwest Louisiana. Because of that, we organized faith leaders, their congregations, and other community organizations together to help mobilize reconciliation within our community through building wholesome relationships, dialogue, and community service.
CommUNITY365 Program is designed to bring people together beyond race, age, gender, and beliefs to work together to serve the community.
- Annual Community Service Project
- Partner with Race Relations Initiatives
GET INVOLVED
We need your help to continue empowering people and equipping them with the necessary resources to accomplish their goals in life.
Become a Mentor
CJ MINISTRIES has various programs that require the support of vetted women and men to help shape the minds of our future. You can get involved by becoming a mentor with one of our program's participants today.
Connect Your Church
CJ MINISTRIES resources and mobilizes congregations of all sizes to meet the needs in their community. Whether it’s organizing an event or sponsoring families in need, there are opportunities to work together and make a difference.
Give a Donation
We deeply believe that small, ongoing contributions to our programs help us provide the holistic care and support our programs' recipients need in order to thrive in their communities. Become a recurring donor today.
CJ MINISTRIES is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible where allowed by law.
- $20 Dollars helps us to make a difference.
- $50 Dollars helps us to organize our efforts.
- $100 Dollars helps us to hire more staff.
- $250 Dollars helps us to purchase resources.
- $300 Dollars helps us to plan educational trips.
- $500 Dollars helps us to fund women's small businesses.
- $750 Dollars helps us mentor young black men for life.
- $1000 Dollars helps us to award youth scholarships.
If you're writing checks, please make them payable to Charles Johnson Ministries and mail them to us. You can donate via CashApp at $CeJayCares You can create a private fundraiser for us by calling our office to schedule it. You can donate stock to our organization by calling or emailing us.
Volunteer
CJ MINISTRIES provides the opportunity to volunteer by helping with one of our programs or events, providing needed items for one of our programs, and much more. Special volunteer opportunities ranging from one-hour sessions to all-day events are available..
Community Partner
Whether you represent a business, civic, service, or another nonprofit organization, CJ MINISTRIES is here to help your organization express their hearts for helping people through our programs.
What people say
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Corporate Office:
CeJay Enterprise of Louisiana, LLC
202 N. Thomas Drive, Suite 9
Shreveport, LA 71109 - Tel/Fax: 318-588-SOUL (7685)
- Email: info@iamcejay.com