NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2021) – We’re hosting a party with a purpose! Join us for the 9th annual Wine Women and Shoes on Saturday, Feb. 20. Be one of Nashville’s most fashionable and fabulous women and don’t miss out! This year’s event, presented by Regions Bank, will be a virtual affair, with guests joining… Continue Reading YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Hosts 9th annual Wine Women & Shoes
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. We are energized and honored to be a recipient of MacKenzie Scott’s latest charitable donation. Read more about her gift here. We know this donation will benefit the vulnerable women and children we serve. Ms. Scott’s gift inspires us to work even… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on Gift from MacKenzie Scott
(NASHVILLE, Tenn. – December 3, 2020) Pets are a part of our everyday lives. Pets are an important source of comfort and emotional support. Pets are part of the family. But for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, fear of abuse of their beloved pets is a barrier to finding safety for themselves. “We see… Continue Reading Pets are welcome here – Amazon delivers holiday gift to help build pet shelter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2020) –YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted its 29th annual Academy for Women of Achievement celebration with a pinning ceremony and virtual celebration on Wednesday, October 21. To ensure the health and safety of our community, six of the eight individual honorees gathered at the YWCA main office to be… Continue Reading YWCA Hosts Virtual Academy for Women of Achievement Celebration
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is continuing its virtual Stand Against Racism lunch and learn series later this month, with a webinar focusing on COVID-19 and the impact on communities of color. We face two global pandemics – COVID-19 and racial injustice. At this intersection, nearly one-third of Black people in the… Continue Reading YWCA Announces Stand Against Racism Series – Healthcare in a Time of Crisis (Sept. 24,2020)
Thank you, Nashville and Middle Tennessee, for accepting The Challenge. No, I’m not talking about the Instagram campaign where millions of women have been posting selfies with the hashtags #challengeaccepted and #womensupportingwomen, meant to unite women across the world to empower each other while protesting interpersonal and structural violence. However, this photo-hashtag challenge did overlap… Continue Reading 21 Day Challenge Helps Us Fulfill Our Mission of Eliminating Racism
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 28, 2020) YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee recognized 32 graduates from its Family Learning Center at the 2020 Virtual Graduation on Saturday, July 25. The students earned their High School Equivalency diplomas after passing the challenging HiSET (formerly GED) test. Through a partnership with the Hispanic Family Foundation, YWCA offers classes… Continue Reading YWCA Family Learning Center Students Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Success
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