YWCA Knoxville's Mission

"Our mission is to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision: peace, justice,

freedom and dignity for all people. We work to empower women and girls and to

eliminate racism in Knoxville."




YWCA Knoxville downtown center 420 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone (865) 523-6126

Thursday, January 21, 2010

The YWCA Race was such a success! Despite ridiculously low temperatures days earlier, all worries were cast to the wind on Saturday. We couldn't have asked for a better day for the race!
Over 400 people participated, coming from all age groups. Individuals and organized teams enjoyed refreshments as they collected their racing numbers and enjoyed the gospel choir's performance. Volunteers were everywhere too, really creating an overall enjoyable atmosphere. A silent auction, a raffle, some encouraging words from Honorary Chair Representative Joe Armstrong, and great food wrapped up the day.
Growing support for the YWCA's cause of eliminating racism is what events like the race are all about. So many smiling faces everywhere illustrates the positive impact that our efforts aim to achieve.

Thanks for all of the support, participation, and volunteering!

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