News and Press

Posted November 2009
Nashville's Unsung Heroes
Nashville Lifestyles recognizes Nicky Weaver and Sigourney Cheek for their work on the "Burn the Mortgage" Campaign Benefiting the YWCA

Posted July 28, 2009
Metro Drops GED Training, YWCA Will Provide Program
Citing poor performance, the state has pulled funding for Metro Nashville's GED training program...

Posted July 27, 2009
More Reports of Abuse During Tough Times
More domestic violence cases are being reported in the mid-state and it seems cases of shaken baby syndrome...

Posted July 1, 2009
Nashville Lifestyles - PROFILE: Patricia Glaser Shea
Patricia Glaser Shea's day begins at 5:45 a.m., lifting weights and walking with a friend at the gym.  On the way to her office...

Posted May 15, 2009
Billboards Celebrate Successful Fundraising Campaign!
Sigourney Cheek and Nicky Weaver led a very successful 12-month campaign, raising over $2 million to eliminate the debt...

Posted January 23, 2009
Tennessee Titans Recognize Diane Harsha and the YWCA as the 2008 Community Quarterback Award Runner-Up
The Tennessee Titans recognized four of Tennessee's top volunteers during the 2008 Titans Community Quarterback Awards...

Posted December 2008
Tennessee Titans Wives Association Host Holiday Party for Weaver Domestic Violence Center
Tennessee Titans Wives Association hosted a generous and festive holiday dinner with gifts for women and children in the YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter...

New Grant Funds Transportation for Families Leaving Violent Homes
YWCA has received a $5,000 grant from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.  The grant will fund cab rides and MTA bus passes for women and their families...

Associated Builders and Contractors Adopt Weaver Domestic Violence Center
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) has generously committed to renovate and update the Weaver Domestic Violence Center...