YWCA News

YWCA Knoxville is again honoring local women leaders by announcing the finalists for its 2023 Tribute to Women awards.

YWCA GameChangers sits down with Michael Yates, Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services’ Director of Development, to chat about GameChangers programming and its availability in Anderson County.

A mentoring program in East Tennessee is on a mission to stop violence against women and girls. YWCA GameChangers is the only gender-based violence prevention program for middle school boys in the area.

The YWCA Gamechangers program teaches boys and young men about how to know when a relationship is unhealthy, and how to prevent violence in one.

Gabby Mathis went from being a student at the Phyllis Wheatley Center to being on the staff of the YWCA. She knows the importance of the nonprofit.

The Tennessee Football star has not only joined in on the activities, he’s also championed the YWCA and its work here in Knoxville.

Two organizations from East Tennessee, YWCA and Drums Up, Guns Down, are coming together for Diversity Day.

YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley will host the 27th annual Diversity Day and Race Against Racism Saturday, Jan. 14.

The YWCA held its 37th annual Tribute to Women at the Mill and Mine Event Center on October 6. There were 21 finalists nominated for seven categories. The top seven honorees were announced during the gala, which featured beautiful musical selections and a dance by the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Youth Dance Team.

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