YWCA News

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

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

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

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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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.

Rachel Haverkamp became CEO of YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley last June after eight months of serving the nonprofit in an interim role.