JANUARY 2023 Newsletter

January is National Mentoring Month!

YWCA GameChangers is a one-of-a-kind violence prevention program for middle school boys to learn how to prevent violence against women and girls, and create positive community change. GameChangers is facilitated by volunteer, male mentors who meet weekly with GameChangers participants to discuss topics such as healthy relationships, violence in relationships, and bystander intervention.

We are grateful for our incredible roster of volunteer mentors! This National Mentoring Month, we challenge YOU to get involved. Change the game and apply to be a mentor today by clicking here.

If you are interested in learning more about GameChangers programming or how to host a site, contact Rachel Baker, GameChangers Program Coordinator, at rbaker@ywcaknox.com or call (865) 523-6126.

Coming Soon: Keys of Hope Luncheon

YWCA will hold its upcoming Keys of Hope Luncheon on Thursday, April 27th at the Knoxville Convention Center! Tables and tickets are available for purchase, contact Ally Slavick, Director of Communications, at aslavick@ywcaknox.com to learn more. If interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Martha Buchanan, Interim CEO, at mbuchanan@ywcaknox.com or call (865) 523-6126. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit YWCA's Jenny Boyd Keys of Hope Program for Women. Learn more about these life-changing services by clicking here.

UTK Book Club Partners with PWC REACH

We are grateful to our friends and volunteers from UTK's Department of English. UTK Book Club members generously donate time weekly to meeting with our Phyllis Wheatley Center REACH Interns. These VOLunteers encourage discussions around books and empower our youth in Language Arts. The group has even donated books to each individual REACH intern and the support doesn't stop there. Department of English Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Ben Lee, even joined us for Diversity Day and Race Against Racism, running in our 5k! We appreciate the continued support!

Diversity Day and Race Against Racism

On January 14th, YWCA's 27th annual Diversity Day and Race Against Racism was held at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center in East Knoxville, where hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate diversity and embrace YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Performances included Praise, Honour and Glory; Felecia Outsey; Drums Up Guns Down; Phyllis Wheatley Center's dance team, and more! Diversity Day activities were followed up the 5k Race Against Racism and 1-mile Unity Walk. Thank you to all who joined us! Look at the fun below!

Phyllis Wheatley Center's Kitchen is Heating Up!

Look what's stirring up at the Phyllis Wheatley Center. Students have been participating in one cooking class per week, learning basic culinary skills and how to make healthy meals on a dime. Our students have enjoyed every minute of it. Take a look below!

YWCA Staff Highlight

Please join us in congratulating YWCA Victim Advocate, Emma Luna, on 8 years of service to the agency!

Thank you, Emma, for always providing incredible advocacy to those we serve and continuing to uplift the mission of the YWCA! We are thankful to have you on our team!

Meet our Newest Members of the YWCA Team!

Destiny Campbell
Front Desk Clerk

Tonya Clark
Knox County Mobility Mentor

Paul Davis
GameChangers Mentor Recruitment Coordinator

Jehah McWhorter
GameChangers Intern

Laura Parker
Front Desk Clerk

Nicky Skinner
Front Desk Clerk

We Are Hiring!

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

Director of Donor Relations (Downtown Knoxville)
Director of Communications (Downtown Knoxville)
Director of Grants (Downtown Knoxville)
Anderson County Family Justice Center Victim Advocate
Multi-County Transitional Housing Program Coordinator
Assistant Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Center
Special Events Coordinator
Phyllis Wheatley Center After-School Counselor

See the descriptions and applications on our Careers Page.

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