Rachel Haverkamp became CEO of YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley last June after eight months of serving the nonprofit in an interim role.
Haverkamp heads local YWCA
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We’re on a Mission
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.
YWCA in the News
YWCA in Oak Ridge offers free supervised visitation for families experiencing violence
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.
YWCA receives $475,000 grant for housing assistance
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.
Knoxville YWCA receives $475K federal grant for housing assistance
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.
Knoxville YWCA receives $475,000 for transitional housing assistance
The YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is receiving $475,000 to further their transitional housing assistance program for victims of domestic violence.
Ribbons across Knoxville mark start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Organizations and government services are trying to shed some light on domestic violence by spreading purple ribbons across the city and beyond. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Ribbons across Knoxville mark start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Organizations and government services are trying to shed some light on domestic violence by spreading purple ribbons across the city and beyond. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
YWCA in Oak Ridge looking for ‘Gamechangers’ mentors
The YWCA in Oak Ridge is looking for mentors for a new program to teach boys about relationships and ending violence against women
‘A second chance’: Boyd family’s $1 million gift lifts YWCA and its historic building
When the Boyd family looked into the mission of the YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley, there were so many personal connections that a new $1 million gift made perfect sense.
YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center Reacts to Tragedies at Austin-East Magnet High School
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is deeply saddened by Monday, April 12th’s events at Austin-East Magnet High School.