YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. YWCA serves Knox, Blount, Anderson, Roane, Loudon, and Sevier counties in East Tennessee with programs ranging from transitional housing to domestic violence services, youth services, victim advocacy, and more. We welcome the opportunity to speak about YWCA’s work. All media inquiries can be sent to communications@ywcaknox.com.
An annual event that brings people from all walks of life together to honor diversity and work toward greater inclusivity will kick off its 29th year in downtown Knoxville on Saturday. Continue reading here.
YWCA Announces Finalists for the 2024 Tribute to Women Awards. See the full announcement here.
After serving the community from the same location for the last 99 years, the YWCA Knoxville Center is getting a much-needed renovation. Continue reading here.
After serving the community from the same location for the last 99 years, the YWCA Knoxville Center is getting a much needed renovation. Continue reading here.
The YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley said Wednesday it was officially launching its Keys of Hope Capital Campaign, helping fund essential renovations and updates to the historic building. Continue reading here.
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.