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Celebration of Allies: Honoring 125 Years of Service to the Community
Thursday, October 26, 2023

NASHVILLE, TN — Oct. 26, 2023  — YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee marked its 125th anniversary at the “Celebration of Allies” event on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The event, co-chaired by the Honorable Lonnell and Johari Matthews, brought together hundreds of community and business leaders, including Mayor… Continue Reading Celebration of Allies: Honoring 125 Years of Service to the Community

YWCA HONORS NASHVILLE COMMUNITY LEADER AND LIFTS UP VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NASHVILLE, TN — YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted the annual Stand Against Racism Community Rally and Advocacy Fair at Public Square Park and Metro Council Chambers on Thurs., Sept. 28. This year’s theme, “Votes against Violence,” underscored the critical intersection of voting rights and gun violence. Community leader D. Billye Sanders was presented with… Continue Reading YWCA HONORS NASHVILLE COMMUNITY LEADER AND LIFTS UP VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE

YWCA Hosts Stand Against Racism Community Rally & Advocacy Fair
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

  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

YWCA’S FAMILY LEARNING CENTER HOSTS FIRST IN-PERSON GRADUATION SINCE 2019
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee awarded Nissan Foundation grant to fund unique cultural and racial diversity programming in Nashville
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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