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  (NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Aug. 24, 2022) The largest emergency pet shelter for victims of domestic violence in Tennessee celebrated its first birthday this week. Abbie’s Safe Home, located on the campus of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee’s Weaver Domestic Violence Center, is dedicated to keeping all members of the family together and safe. Since… Continue Reading ABBIE’S SAFE HOME CELEBRATES ONE YEAR KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 5, 2022) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has elected 12 new members to its Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term. New members represent leaders in the legal, finance, healthcare, education, sports, and business sectors. The 124-year-old Nashville nonprofit also promoted three senior leaders. “YWCA is fortunate to have steady… Continue Reading YWCA NAMES NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ELEVATES THREE SENIOR LEADERS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee’s Family Learning Center (FLC) celebrated the success of 24 students on Saturday, July 23, during a virtual graduation ceremony. The graduates range in age from 19 to 76 years old and overcame significant challenges – including language and transportation barriers, mobility and vision issues, and a devastating… Continue Reading YWCA FAMILY LEARNING CENTER GRADUATION CELEBRATES STUDENT SUCCESS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 21, 2022) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is calling for nominations for the 31st annual Academy for Women of Achievement, presented by Amazon. The AWA award recognizes Middle Tennessee women who have made extraordinary accomplishments through career success, community service and leadership. They are also dedicated to the YWCA mission of… Continue Reading YWCA OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR ACADEMY FOR WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

(NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 6, 2022) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee and community partners gathered at Diane Nash Plaza in front of the Historic Metro Courthouse on Thursday, May 5 for the Stand Against Racism Community Rally and Advocacy Fair. The annual event seeks to build a community among those working for racial justice… Continue Reading YWCA ANNUAL STAND AGAINST RACISM BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER