NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 9, 2020) – As Tennessee and the nation prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is recognizing eight women and one organization who have made their mark on our community. This inspiring group will be inducted into the 2020 Academy for Women of Achievement… Continue Reading YWCA Names 2020 Academy for Women of Achievement Honorees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 15, 2020) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has elected eight new members to its Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term. New members represent leaders in the business, media, arts, educational, philanthropic, and legal sectors. “Our new board members are passionate about and committed to YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and… Continue Reading YWCA Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 19, 2020) YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee announces the launch of the 21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge. The 21 Day Challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. The 21 Day… Continue Reading YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Launches Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 28, 2020) – Kim Boih is an 18-year old Antioch High School senior on her way to achieving the American Dream. The aspiring graphic designer is the first recipient of the Chaput-Avery Family Foundation Scholarship. This $50,000 award will allow her to become the first member of her family to attend college. Kim… Continue Reading Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee and Chaput-Avery Family Foundation Announce $50,000 Scholarship Recipient
Nashville, TENN. – May 20, 2020 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee a $250,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of more than $8.6 million in grants awarded to more than 950 schools, nonprofits and organizations across the communities Dollar General serves. “Thanks to… Continue Reading YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Receives $250,000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Literacy