NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2022) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is pleased to announce several new leaders in its Domestic Violence Services and Development teams. Daffany Baker was recently named Vice President of Domestic Violence Services where she oversees the operations, programs, and staff at the Weaver Domestic Violence Center.  Before joining the YWCA,… Continue Reading YWCA ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP UPDATES IN CRITICAL PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS  

  Nashville, TN (Oct. 27, 2022) –The Nashville Predators, in conjunction with YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee and former NBA playe and Vanderbilt star Shan Foster, are hosting a launch party for the new AMEND Together Podcast on Thursday, Oct. 27. The podcast is the latest component of the crucial work being done by AMEND… Continue Reading NASHVILLE PREDATORS TEAM UP WITH YWCA’S AMEND TOGETHER AND SHAN FOSTER TO CHALLENGE VIOLENCE AND CHANGE LIVES

NASHVILLE, TN – September 19, 2022 – Today, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee announced a new initiative to provide home security tools to help keep victims of abuse safe. Ring, whose mission is to make neighborhoods safer, is donating up to 1,000 Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras to YWCA, the largest provider of domestic… Continue Reading YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH RING TO ENHANCE SURVIVOR SAFETY PLANNING

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2022) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is celebrating the 31st Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA) presented by Amazon and recognizing seven women and one organization who have made their mark on our community. This inspiring group will be inducted into the AWA on Jan. 26, 2023, at the Music… Continue Reading YWCA NAMES 31st ACADEMY FOR WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2022 NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – The Nissan Foundation recently named YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee a 2022 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help fund the Stand Against Injustice (formerly Stand Against Racism) lunch and learn education series. The first topic of the 2022-23 webinar series is “The School to… Continue Reading YWCA NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE EARNS NISSAN FOUNDATION GRANT TO FUND UNIQUE CULTURAL & RACIAL DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING IN NASHVILLE

  (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