YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley
Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley is a nonprofit organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the broader Tennessee Valley region. It focuses on eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It operates within the nonprofit sector, delivering programs and services that address racial equity, women's empowerment, and family welfare. The organization works to broaden access to resources for women, families, and communities affected by violence or discrimination. It offers services for families affected by domestic violence, such as a supervised visitation program and a safe exchange center. The organization has pursued facility renovations and program expansions in recent years, including a 2024 campaign to renovate its downtown building, and a 2022 leadership transition that saw a new chief executive step into the role.