Organizations and government services are trying to shed some light on domestic violence by spreading purple ribbons across the city and beyond. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Continue reading here.
The YWCA in Oak Ridge is looking for mentors for a new program to teach boys about relationships and ending violence against women. Continue reading here.
When the Boyd family looked into the mission of the YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley, there were so many personal connections that a new $1 million gift made perfect sense. Continue reading here.
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is deeply saddened by Monday’s events at Austin-East Magnet High School. While details are still developing, the violent and senseless shootings of five students since the beginning of the year make it clear that our community...
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a significant gift from author and philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott. In the past four months, Ms. Scott has given gifts totaling $4,158,500,000 to 384 organizations across all 50...
The YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is pleased to announce two contributions totaling $13,000 from UT-Battelle, the managingcontractor of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Black History Month Committee. These contributions are...
