NOVEMBER 2022 Newsletter

Holiday Giving with YWCA

Each holiday season, through the generosity of compassionate donors, YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is able to provide gifts for our clients. Please consider donating this year towards our holiday gift drive. Frequent client requests include:

Gift cards for gas and grocery
Self-care items (blankets, lotions, perfumes, nail polishes, etc.)
Family board games
Footballs and basketballs
Art supplies

Monetary gifts can be donated here, all monetary donations will be used by YWCA staff to purchase holiday items. Detailed client wish lists can be provided upon request. If you are interested in learning more or sponsoring a family, contact Ally Slavick, Director of Communications, at aslavick@ywcaknox.com or call (865) 523-6126.

Lights on After School

Last month, YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center hosted their Lights on After School event to call attention to the importance of after school programming. This fun-filled evening was a success filled with food, games, and fall activities! Learn more about how Phyllis Wheatley Center staff empowers youth everyday by clicking here.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

YWCA held our 8th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign in October. All month long, YW advocates were out in the community raising awareness of domestic violence by hosting educational workshops and trainings. Staff painted the town purple through the hanging of purple ribbons across Downtown Knoxville and Oak Ridge. Additionally, local businesses supported DVAM efforts through percentage nights benefitting the YWCA's life-saving victim advocacy services. Thank you Moe's Southwest Grill, Blaze Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Hard Knox Pizza, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and Cruze Farm for your support!

37th Annual Tribute to Women Gala this Week

Last month, YWCA's 37th Annual Tribute to Women Gala was held at The Mill & Mine, honoring women across a variety of industries for their accomplishments and impact in East Tennessee. See below for our 2022 Honorees:

Arts & Culture Honoree: Rose Weaver

Business & Industry Honoree: Ali Fraley

Community Enhancement Honoree: Dr. Kimberly Fortner

Education Honoree: Arleńe Amarante

Emerging Leader Honoree: Abby Ham

Racial & Social Justice Honoree: Cynthia Finch

Science, Technology, and Environment Honoree: Rose Montgomery

Click here to view the complete list of all 21 finalists.

Meet our Newest Members of the YWCA Team!

Lukas Gonzalez FTAP Site Coordinator

Angi Khalil
Front Desk Clerk

Ally Slavick
Director of Communications

Rebecca Smith
Front Desk Clerk

We Are Hiring!

YWCA is seeking energetic individuals to join our team. Some of our open positions include:

Anderson County Mobility Mentor
Assistant Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Center
Director of Development (Downtown)
GameChangers Mentor Recruitment Coordinator (Part-Time, Downtown)
Front Desk Clerk - (PRN & Part-Time, Downtown)

See the descriptions and applications on our Careers Page.

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