outreach Archives

Recognizing the Importance of the Violence Against Women Act on Its 20th Anniversary

Saturday, September 13, 2014

By Hannah Brinson Violence Prevention Project Coordinator, YWCA Knoxville This Saturday marks the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA. VAWA was enacted in 1994 and includes measures to keep victims safe, and to hold perpetrators accountable. Here at the YWCA in Knoxville, Tennessee, the funding provided by VAWA has revolutionized our… Continue Reading Recognizing the Importance of the Violence Against Women Act on Its 20th Anniversary

Aunt Irma’s Second Chance: Part 1

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

by Karly Garcia YWCA Seattle-King County-Snohomish County There is a history of cancer in my family. We have one survivor and, sadly, one loss: my Aunt Irma. When my Aunt Irma died, I was young and there was nothing I could do for her. I couldn’t express how important she was to me and how important she… Continue Reading Aunt Irma’s Second Chance: Part 1

In Her Shoes: Sara Baker, YWCA Knoxville

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

by Rhonda Bishop YWCA USA In Her Shoes is a series that profiles young women working in YWCAs across the country. Sara Baker currently serves as the Director of Women’s Advocacy & Written Communications for the YWCA Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee. Sara Baker’s previous work includes co-founding women’s groups in rural Appalachia, advocating for women’s… Continue Reading In Her Shoes: Sara Baker, YWCA Knoxville