Persimmon Partners

MISSION STATEMENT

The Persimmon Partners program is designed to recognize and appreciate our monthly donors, who are vital to the continued success and growth of the YWCA Knoxville & The Tennessee Valley.

Join the Persimmon Partners

Thank you for investing in the future of the YWCA, the individuals we serve and our mission to eliminate racism and empower women in our community.

Through your monthly gift, you join the Persimmon Partners with a commitment to provide crucial sustaining funds to the YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley.

Persimmon Partner Levels

Here are some examples of how your contribution may be utilized:

  • $25 a monthEmpowers clients in our Social Services Program by providing one-on-one coaching to help them achieve their goals and gain self-sufficiency.
  • $50 a month – Funds our comprehensive Victim Services Program, which supports survivors of domestic violence, particularly those from underserved communities
  • $100 a month – Assists families dealing with both child welfare and domestic violence by providing court advocacy, safe custodial exchange, and supervised visitation services.
  • $150 a month – Supports our Phyllis Wheatley Center Youth Program, which offers academic tutoring and healthy after-school snacks in a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk students.
  • $300 a month – Covers one month of housing assistance and care management to help break the cycle of homelessness for a resident in our Jenny Boyd Keys of Hope Housing Program.