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. YWCA Director of Events & Communications, Lorena Meza Hubbard, can connect you with experts from our organization who serve our community. All media inquiries can be sent to lhubbard@ywcaknox.com.
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YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley has named Dr. Martha Buchanan as interim CEO of the organization while it participates in a local and nationwide search for a permanent chief executive officer.
The announcement comes after the board of directors accepted the resignation of CEO Rachel Haverkamp, who is stepping back to spend more time with her family.
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley are providing new services for the LGBTQ+ community.
A new initiative in Knoxville is providing support for survivors.
Weekly support groups led by Meredith Moss, a YWCA domestic violence advocate for the LGBTQIA+ population, provide a safe space where survivors of domestic violence can find support and strength.
YWCA Knoxville offers resources for people from all cultures, helping victims get the services they need to heal.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.
Rachel Haverkamp became CEO of YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley last June after eight months of serving the nonprofit in an interim role.
The YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley routinely helps people who may not have anywhere else to turn. Soon, they will be able to help even more people when they need it most.
1 in every 4 children experience violence, according to the Young Women’s Christian Association Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley. A new free service at YWCA’s Oak Ridge location called Justice for Families Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program began in August, and allows children to see their mom and dad separately.
A $475,000 grant will soon go to the Young Woman’s Christian Association of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to support housing assistance for victims of domestic violence.