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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee recently was awarded a $350,000 grant to continue its AMEND Together programming. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men grant program supports projects that engage men as role models and key influencers in primary prevention strategies addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating… Continue Reading YWCA Receives $350,000 Federal Grant to Support AMEND Together

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2019) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted the first-ever national conference on violence against women and healthy masculinity at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville on Sept. 9 and 10.  The SHIFT – AMEND Together Conference was sponsored by Vanderbilt Sports and Society Initiative and Allstate Foundation. The two-day… Continue Reading National Conference on Violence Against Women Draws Hundreds to Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 26, 2019) – Six inspiring women and one area company have been selected as inductees into the 2019 Academy for Women of Achievement. They will be honored at the 28th annual AWA celebration and induction dinner at the Music City Center on Oct. 24. The event is presented by YWCA Nashville &… Continue Reading YWCA Names 2019 Academy for Women of Achievement Honorees

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 12, 2019) The Chaput-Avery Family Foundation announced today a commitment to fund a new program for Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee named “The Chaput-Avery Scholars Program.” Girls Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With more than 1,400 Girls Inc.… Continue Reading Chaput-Avery Family Foundation Funds New Scholars Program for Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee