YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley | Special Events
Keys of Hope Luncheon
Save the Date: 2021
We invite you to mark your calendars for the 11th annual Keys of Hope Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, May 6, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we anticipate this event will be held virtually and in-person. Stay tuned for more details coming in early 2021.
Experience the 10th Annual Keys of Hope Luncheon
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, YWCA celebrated the 10th Annual Keys of Hope Luncheon VIRTUALLY on August 13, 2020. The entire program, including powerful guest speakers, inspiring stories, and a live musical performance from a former YWCA client can be watched below:
More information on the Luncheon, our sponsors and table hosts can be found here. If you feel moved to give the gift of hope, please click the link below. Thank you for your generosity.
Why Keys of Hope?
YWCA’s Keys of Hope Luncheon exists to support the YWCA’s essential Keys of Hope Women’s Program which provides safe, affordable housing for 58 women in downtown Knoxville for up to two years.
At the YWCA, 24-hour staff provides support and monthly programming for women to encourage goal planning, career advancement, self-care, budgeting, and permanent housing. In 2019, the YWCA housed 142 women and received over 1,000 calls for housing. The need is overwhelming!
Who Are the Women of Keys of Hope?
Like 87% of our residents, Sue* has a history of domestic violence. Last year, Sue lost her job and soon found herself homeless and living in a motel. She came to the YWCA seeking a safe place to start over. After meeting with a program counselor, Sue moved into the Keys of Hope Women’s Program. She participated in financial literacy classes and health and wellness classes. With job training, she was able to find new employment and pay off her debts. Sue is working full-time and recently saved enough money to transition into her own permanent housing.
Why YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley?
Funds raised through this event support life-changing programs that empower victims of domestic violence; provide a safe, nurturing environment for our most at-risk youth; encourage boys and men to prevent violence against women; and provide safe, affordable housing to women and their families, in Knoxville and throughout the Tennessee Valley.



Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Thank You to Our 2020 Sponsors
Thank you to our generous partners for supporting YWCA's Keys of Hope Luncheon:
Presenting Sponsor
Nancy and Stephen Land
Key Partner
Promise Partners
Wanda and John Sobieski
Hope Partners


Empowering Partners



Harrison Land


The Outdoor Lights
Supporting Partners
Julia Bentley
LBMC
The Sharp Companies
UT Medical Center
First Horizon Bank
ORAU
Mac Stalcup
Susan Edwards
Sylvia Peters
Centriworks-Thermocopy
Interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Karlyn Reel, Director of Communications and Events, at 865-523-6126 or kreel@ywcaknox.com