“I tell people all the time, it’s not about your past, or what you’ve been through, it’s where you are going. My grandmother would say – I thank God I don’t look like what I’ve been through. I share that with people all the time.” Daffany Baker is a remarkable individual whose life journey has… Continue Reading FACES OF YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE – DAFFANY BAKER
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2023) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is hosting its annual Stand Against Racism Community Rally and Advocacy Fair on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Public Square Park in downtown Nashville. This year’s theme, “Votes against Violence,” underscores the critical intersection of voting rights and gun violence. Maryam Abolfazli, author, activist,… Continue Reading YWCA Hosts Stand Against Racism Community Rally & Advocacy Fair
Middle Tennessee native Katy Sharp exemplifies the transformative power of following one’s passion and finding purpose in unexpected places. With her roots in the region and an unwavering commitment to animal welfare, she’s emerged as a leading advocate for both pets and their human companions. As the Manager of Abbie’s Safe Home, YWCA Nashville &… Continue Reading FACES OF YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE – KATY SHARP
“Eventually I became so passionate about the work we did, and I wanted to be more involved. So I waited. When the Volunteer Manager position opened up, I applied for it. What I’ve found along the way it it is quality, not quantity of the volunteers that really make a difference in a nonprofit.” Allison… Continue Reading FACES OF YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE – ALLISON ADAMS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 18, 2023) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee celebrated 88 women and men and their families at the annual Family Learning Center Graduation on Saturday, July 15 at Trevecca University’s Boone Convocation Center. The graduates are part of YWCA’s longtime Adult Education program, and they passed the challenging HiSET (formerly GED) exam… Continue Reading YWCA’S FAMILY LEARNING CENTER HOSTS FIRST IN-PERSON GRADUATION SINCE 2019
“Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I can’t believe this is happening! Everything looks AMAZING! A new crib for the baby, bunk beds for the girls, my very own chest of drawers! Re-New has done SO much for my family. It’s simply overwhelming!” This is a typical reaction from a Weaver Domestic… Continue Reading FACES OF YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE – ANGELS OF RE-NEW AT YWCA
Nissan Foundation grant to fund Stand Against Injustice Lunch & Learn series aimed at examining and educating individuals about how race and the legacy of discrimination continue to affect our lives. Community members can access this free monthly virtual lunch & learn program online and view past events on the YWCA’s YouTube page or website.… Continue Reading YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee awarded Nissan Foundation grant to fund unique cultural and racial diversity programming in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 31, 2023) – Recent Antioch High School graduate Adia Musana is the 2023 recipient of the Chaput-Avery Family Foundation Scholarship. The 18-year old was selected from a stellar group of Antioch H.S. seniors who have taken part in the Chaput-Avery Family Foundation Leadership Scholars Program through YWCA’s Girls Inc. program. She will… Continue Reading DAUGHTER OF AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AWARDED $50,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO PURSUE HER COLLEGE DREAMS
“The best way to create a world that’s safer for women and free of violence is by helping young men create the healthiest version of themselves.” This month’s FACE of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee features two young men who are working to challenge a culture that supports violence against women, cultivate healthy masculinity and… Continue Reading FACES OF YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE – JOHN MORRIS AND GARRETT LEE
FACES OF YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NEWTONIA COLEMAN When she first got involved with YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, Newtonia Coleman was a single, working mother who was interested in giving back to the community. It was the mid-1980s, and the Louisville, KY native had moved to Nashville to attend Fisk University, whose… Continue Reading FACES OF YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE – NEWTONIA COLEMAN