YWCA Greater Memphis Hosts Dr. Shirley Raines in Its Inaugural Leadership Series Raines and Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Sonia Raman to lead June 11 virtual book talk MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 18, 2021 – YWCA Greater Memphis – which exists to empower women through domestic violence shelter and services, job training and education, and other community… Continue Reading YWCA Greater Memphis Hosts Dr. Shirley Raines in Its Inaugural Leadership Series

In 1942, America was engrossed in World War II. Memphis was doing its part with the opening of the Army Depot, which supplied the U.S. Army with food, clothing, and equipment, and even housed prisoners of war. Aretha Franklin and Carla Thomas were born. Memphis had a baseball team, the Red Sox, part of the… Continue Reading Sarah Brown branch history to be highlighted during annual benefit

STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “We are deeply disappointed in Congress’ failure to do their jobs and fund programs that support women, families, and our communities. “The impacts of this shutdown are broad and diverse, from the expiration of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) blatantly putting children’s health at risk, to… Continue Reading Shutdown Hurts Women, Families, And Communities Of Color