HUNDREDS TURN OUT TO SUPPORT YWCA’S WEAVER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER AT 2023 WINE WOMEN & SHOES
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2023) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted its 11th annual Wine Women & Shoes, presented by Regions, on Saturday, April 1 at the Music City Center. More than 500 individuals gathered for an afternoon of sipping, shopping, and supporting the YWCA’s domestic violence services programs. This year’s event raised more than $430,000 to benefit survivors of domestic violence and their children.“It’s heartwarming to see the community come together to support the critical mission of the YWCA and our Weaver Domestic Violence Center,” said YWCA President and CEO Sharon K. Roberson. “The mission moment reminded attendees of the devastating impact domestic violence has on children and our community, and I’m grateful they were inspired to join us in breaking the cycle of abuse.”Attendees spent the afternoon enjoying a champagne bar and tasting more than a dozen wines, spirits, and mocktails. The shopping marketplace featured local and national vendors offering jewelry, clothing, specialty candles, and designer handbags and accessories. Many of the vendors were Black-owned and women-owned businesses. The event featured a “Best in Shoe” contest and the “Key to the Closet”, filled with dining, spa, and luxury experiences, valued at $10,000. Song House wrote and performed two original song hooks during the event.This year’s co-chairs were Toni Francis Davis, Jorie Kersey and Mendy Mazzo. For the third year, NewsChannel 5’s Vicki Yates returned to emcee the event. All proceeds benefit YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee’s domestic violence services, including the Weaver Domestic Violence Center, the 24-Hour Crisis and Support Helpline, Re-New at the YWCA, adult and children’s counseling and other supportive services. More than 5,000 calls for help were answered and over 400 women and children were served at the Weaver Center last year.Regions returned for the 10th year in a row as presenting sponsor. Other sponsors included: Deloitte, Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, Values Partnership, HCA Healthcare/Tristar Health, Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, Publix, Nashville General Hospital, Journey’s, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Old National Bank, and FW Publishing.For more information, please contact: Michelle Mowery Johnson, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, Michelle.MoweryJohnson@ywcanashville.com | (615) 983-5125Amy Dalton, MP&F Strategic Communications, adalton@mpf.com | (615) 259-4000###