YWCA NETN and SWVA Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
YWCA Bristol is a regional nonprofit within the civic and social sector that operates as part of a global YWCA network, which spans 122 countries and serves about 25 million women and their families. The local chapter remains connected to the world organization through shared mission and programming, and is based in Bristol, Tennessee, at 106 State Street. Founded in 1943, the organization has a long history in the region, with origins dating to World War II when the YWCA provided housing for women seeking employment. The organization focuses on addressing issues affecting women and families in the local area, including childcare access and affordability, racial justice, teen pregnancy, technology education, and youth development programs. It is the sole YWCA presence in the territory between Lynchburg, Virginia and Knoxville, Tennessee, serving residents in that region. As a mid-sized regional entity, it concentrates its programs and services on advancing the well-being of women and families.