YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia

YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women, Nurturing Children and Promoting Health since 1943.

YWCA of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We advance our mission through programs supporting the economic empowerment of women and girls, women's and girls' health and safety, and racial justice and civil rights. Our sliding scale daycare, teen pregnancy and parenting education program, free afterschool STEM program, and many other programs are part of advancing these goals.

😮 Only a few days left to register for our Fall Youth Volleyball League!We're looking for kids ages 5 to 13 to join us f...
08/20/2026

😮 Only a few days left to register for our Fall Youth Volleyball League!

We're looking for kids ages 5 to 13 to join us for a fun and educational season led by the King University Men's Volleyball Team!

👉🏻 Remember, we're especially looking to add ages 11, 12, and 13 to the group.

08/19/2026

Schools everywhere are back in session. And that means our YWCA NETN and SWVA TechGYRLS are ramping up for a new year of supports, fun, learning, and more! 🥰

Did you know the TechGYRLS have a store in their space? They do! Students earn points for things like turning forms in on time, having good attendance, good grades, showing kindness, being a leader, and more. And once a month, they get to cash in those points at their store, which is stocked exclusively with donations from community members and YWCA board and staff members.

The GYRLS love this opportunity to shop for little treats that remind them of the positive things they've accomplished, and we love rewarding them for a job well done! 👏🏻

Would you consider donating items to stock the TechGYRLS Store? Here's a list if things you could purchase. Donations may be dropped off at our main campus (106 State St.).

Thank you for your continued support of TechGYRLS and other programs at YWCA NETN and SWVA. We appreciate you! 🙏🏻

For Black-Owned Business Month, we’re proud to spotlight local business Crown Cutz Academy Bristol and owner Craig Charl...
08/18/2026

For Black-Owned Business Month, we’re proud to spotlight local business Crown Cutz Academy Bristol and owner Craig Charles.

Crown Cutz Academy has been helping people build careers for 30 years. The licensed academy offers training in barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and instructor education, combining hands-on learning with state licensure preparation and career development.

Craig believes a haircut can change more than someone’s appearance—it can change their future. That belief is at the heart of an academy focused on opportunity, confidence, mentorship and service. Crown Cutz also gives back through workforce development, scholarships, free community haircut events, and local partnerships.

The academy is now enrolling for upcoming classes. The public can also book affordable barber, hair, skin, and nail services through its supervised student clinic. Ask about monthly Community Days, current promotions, and financial aid for those who qualify.

Website: crowncutacademybristol.com
Facebook: Crown Cutz Academy Bristol
Instagram:
Best customer contact: (276) 669-2112

Please join us in celebrating the work Crown Cutz Academy Bristol is doing in our community!

As part of National Black Owned Business Month, we’re proud to spotlight incredible businesses that have gone through YW...
08/18/2026

As part of National Black Owned Business Month, we’re proud to spotlight incredible businesses that have gone through YWCA’s WE360° entrepreneurship program or similar programs across the country.

Today we're highlighting Keisha Finnie, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice is rooted in storytelling, identity, and community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. YWCA Lancaster strives to showcase the work of Black artists like Keisha Finnie’s vibrant painting and murals. Learn more about her work and artistry here: https://bit.ly/44xFptr

If you're interested in learning more about our local WE360° program, visit www.ywcatnva.org/we360 or email us at [email protected].

Our YWCA Powerhouse Community Wellness and Resource Center is excited to partner with New River/Mount Rogers Workforce ...
08/18/2026

Our YWCA Powerhouse Community Wellness and Resource Center is excited to partner with New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board for a workshop on recognizing and supporting potential in applicants and implementing skills-based hiring! This is the perfect workshop for you if you are:

✔️ An employer
✔️ A business owner or manager
✔️ An HR or hiring professional
✔️ A frontline supervisor
✔️ A workforce or community partner, especially if you support those in recovery or re-entry
✔️ Someone who has been challenged with filling and retaining positions at your place of business

Join us at the Higher Ed Center in Abingdon on Thursday, September 10 from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Along with lunch, we'll have sessions on various topics of importance, plus a panel discussion and Q&A. You'll leave ready to implement strategies to grow and retain your employees.

Scan the QR code (https://forms.gle/UGEaEBrMYTYyNgag7) to register now!

At YWCA, we know that real change doesn’t happen alone—it happens together. On this National Nonprofit Day, we’re proud ...
08/17/2026

At YWCA, we know that real change doesn’t happen alone—it happens together.

On this National Nonprofit Day, we’re proud to stand alongside an incredible network of nonprofit partners who work every day to build stronger, more equitable communities.

From advancing racial justice to empowering women, supporting families, and creating pathways to opportunity, our partners inspire us with their dedication, compassion, and impact.

To all our fellow nonprofit partners:
🧡Thank you for your vision
🧡Thank you for your collaboration
🧡Thank you for your unwavering commitment to those you serve

Together, we are creating a future where women, girls, and families can thrive.

On this , we are reminded of the importance of community and compassion. YWCA’s work to eliminate racism, empower women...
08/17/2026

On this , we are reminded of the importance of community and compassion. YWCA’s work to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all is a collective effort, and each local YWCA across the country is essential in making this country safer for women and girls.

When women, girls, and families thrive, entire communities rise.

This National Nonprofit Day, we invite you to join us in creating safety, opportunity, and equity. We can’t do it alone. Stand with us.

Empower women and girls.
Support families.
Invest in a more just future.
Make a gift today: https://www.ywcatnva.org/become-a-donor/

Today we’re celebrating local business Handcrafted Cuts Barbershop for Black-Owned Business Month!For eight years, owner...
08/15/2026

Today we’re celebrating local business Handcrafted Cuts Barbershop for Black-Owned Business Month!

For eight years, owner Johnathan Craft has worked to create more than a place to get a haircut. Handcrafted Cuts is a welcoming space where craftsmanship meets style and clients can relax, connect, and leave feeling confident.

The shop provides haircut services for men and children, hair styling, and beard sculpting, with specialties that include precision cuts, custom fades, tapers, beard trims, and hot-towel treatments. Johnathan and his team take pride in giving every client personalized service and careful attention to detail.

Handcrafted Cuts is built on quality, integrity, and genuine relationships. If you’re looking for consistent, high-quality grooming in a space where people feel at home, give the shop a call. Follow their social pages for seasonal offers, promotions, and upcoming events.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedcuts423
Instagram:
Best customer contact: Call the shop at (423) 217-1127.

🎥TechGYRLS video!🎥Last fall, our YWCA NETN and SWVA TechGYRLS partnered with Starscape Media to tape a podcast honoring...
08/15/2026

🎥TechGYRLS video!🎥

Last fall, our YWCA NETN and SWVA TechGYRLS partnered with Starscape Media to tape a podcast honoring the 20th anniversary of the program. Students planned and wrote the script as a group, assigned different roles, and spent a day filming on location at Starscape.

The GYRLS interviewed Tammy Alls, original director of our TechGYRLS program; Kathy Waugh, CEO at the time; and current TechGYRLS director Lorrie Campbell. Students also interviewed each other about their time in the program.

The video clearly demonstrates not only how TechGYRLS began but how it still serves students today. It's delightful and is sure to put a smile on your face!

You can find the video here: https://vimeo.com/1190310506/d1bcd99cf8?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Just a reminder of our current open positions in our childcare facilities!
08/14/2026

Just a reminder of our current open positions in our childcare facilities!

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106 State Street
Bristol, TN
37620

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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