YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Programs
Budget
$2,039,788.00
Description
As Nashville's primary provider of domestic violence services for over 40 years, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee offers more than temporary safety-we help break the cycle of violence through a comprehensive set of services that includes a 24-hour crisis and support helpline, a 24-hour text line, a 65-bed emergency shelter for women and their children fleeing domestic violence (the largest shelter in the region), community support groups, children's programming, an on-site pet shelter, and community outreach and education. In FY24, we provided 15,252 nights of safety at our shelter for 365 adults and children. We also answered 4,456 calls and texts to the 24-hour Crisis and Support Helpline and provided 707 nights of safety for 22 cats and dogs at our state-of-the-art pet shelter, Abbie's Safe Home (opened in Aug 2021).
DV Crisis Line & more info on DV Services: 615-242-1199 or 1-800-334-4628, Domestic Violence Crisis TEXT LINE 615-983-5170
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 93% of adult domestic violence survivors in shelter [who engaged in case management] identified resources and strategies for EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- 87% of adult domestic violence survivors in shelter [who engaged in case management] identified resources to increase FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- 85% of adult domestic violence survivors in shelter [who completed a self-assessment] reported an increase in CONNECTIONS TO OTHERS as a result of the services they received at the Weaver Center.
- 82% of crisis callers to the 24-hour Crisis & Support Helpline increased their immediate safety by creating a SAFETY PLAN over the phone. Safety plans help survivors develop strategies for safely leaving their abusers and/or for knowing what to do in the event of another DV situation in the future.
Beneficiaries
Dogs
Women and girls
Victims
Long-term Success
• 80% of adult domestic violence survivors served will identify strategies for PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY by creating a SAFETY PLAN by exit.
• 80% of adult domestic violence survivors served will identify resources and strategies for EMOTIONAL SUPPORT by exit, thereby mitigating and healing from their trauma.
• 80% of adult domestic violence survivors served will identify resources to INCREASE FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY by exit, including (but not limited to) YWCA's Career Readiness Services through the Family Learning Center.
• 50% of children and teens served (who complete a program assessment) will participate in a TRAUMA DEBRIEFING by exit. Trauma debriefings help enhance parent/child communication and emotional processing. They also break the silence surrounding domestic violence and help families end the cycle of violence.
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). On a monthly basis, our Grants and Data team generates four (4) reports for the Domestic Violence Services department: Fiscal Year DVS Outcomes Report, Monthly Stats Report, Dashboard Report, and Families First Activity (and Outcomes) Report. These reports contain monthly enrollment and exit data, client demographic info, service details, assessment/survey data, and outcomes that measure program impact. The Grants and Data team sends these reports to the Domestic Violence Services department director and YWCA Executive Leadership who share the outcomes and impact information with the Board of Directors.
Program Areas Served
None
$2,039,788.00
Description
As Nashville's primary provider of domestic violence services for over 40 years, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee offers more than temporary safety-we help break the cycle of violence through a comprehensive set of services that includes a 24-hour crisis and support helpline, a 24-hour text line, a 65-bed emergency shelter for women and their children fleeing domestic violence (the largest shelter in the region), community support groups, children's programming, an on-site pet shelter, and community outreach and education. In FY24, we provided 15,252 nights of safety at our shelter for 365 adults and children. We also answered 4,456 calls and texts to the 24-hour Crisis and Support Helpline and provided 707 nights of safety for 22 cats and dogs at our state-of-the-art pet shelter, Abbie's Safe Home (opened in Aug 2021).
DV Crisis Line & more info on DV Services: 615-242-1199 or 1-800-334-4628, Domestic Violence Crisis TEXT LINE 615-983-5170
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 93% of adult domestic violence survivors in shelter [who engaged in case management] identified resources and strategies for EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- 87% of adult domestic violence survivors in shelter [who engaged in case management] identified resources to increase FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- 85% of adult domestic violence survivors in shelter [who completed a self-assessment] reported an increase in CONNECTIONS TO OTHERS as a result of the services they received at the Weaver Center.
- 82% of crisis callers to the 24-hour Crisis & Support Helpline increased their immediate safety by creating a SAFETY PLAN over the phone. Safety plans help survivors develop strategies for safely leaving their abusers and/or for knowing what to do in the event of another DV situation in the future.
Beneficiaries
Dogs
Women and girls
Victims
Long-term Success
• 80% of adult domestic violence survivors served will identify strategies for PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY by creating a SAFETY PLAN by exit.
• 80% of adult domestic violence survivors served will identify resources and strategies for EMOTIONAL SUPPORT by exit, thereby mitigating and healing from their trauma.
• 80% of adult domestic violence survivors served will identify resources to INCREASE FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY by exit, including (but not limited to) YWCA's Career Readiness Services through the Family Learning Center.
• 50% of children and teens served (who complete a program assessment) will participate in a TRAUMA DEBRIEFING by exit. Trauma debriefings help enhance parent/child communication and emotional processing. They also break the silence surrounding domestic violence and help families end the cycle of violence.
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). On a monthly basis, our Grants and Data team generates four (4) reports for the Domestic Violence Services department: Fiscal Year DVS Outcomes Report, Monthly Stats Report, Dashboard Report, and Families First Activity (and Outcomes) Report. These reports contain monthly enrollment and exit data, client demographic info, service details, assessment/survey data, and outcomes that measure program impact. The Grants and Data team sends these reports to the Domestic Violence Services department director and YWCA Executive Leadership who share the outcomes and impact information with the Board of Directors.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$455,007.00
Description
AMEND Together engages men and boys in the solution to end gender-based violence by encouraging them to challenge our culture of violence, cultivate a healthy masculinity, and work every day to change the future for women and girls. AMEND Together encompasses In-school Clubs for boys ages 8-18, Spring Break Camp, and public workshops and trainings. The program also partners with 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee to offer a Summer Camp called the 100 Kings Program. The AMEND Together curriculum explores authenticity, the effects of media, and the issue of dating abuse - empowering boys and men to think differently about their role in our culture so that they can become catalysts for change. In FY24, AMEND Together operated 28 Clubs across 25 Metro Nashville elementary, middle and high schools - as well as community centers, serving a total of 519 boys. The AMEND Together program in Nashville has expanded in recent years to 8 additional programs in 6states: AL, NY, OH, TX, VA, WA.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 94% of boys participating in AMEND Together (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increase in TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS.
- 93% of boys participating increased their AWARENESS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.
- 92% of boys participating reported an increase in HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
- 92% of boys participating reported an ability to RECOGNIZE GENDER STEREOTYPES
- 91% of boys participating increased their KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE 'BYSTANDER EFFECT' and the tools necessary to break it
Beneficiaries
Children
Men and boys
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
• 85% of boys who complete pre- and post-assessments will INCREASE POSITIVE BELIEFS about the future; CONNECTION to others; the ability to RECOGNIZE GENDER STEREOTYPES; AWARENESS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE; KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE 'BYSTANDER EFFECT' and the tools necessary to break it; ways to cultivate HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS; and more.
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). We enter client data into ETO whenever an individual enrolls in YWCA programming and at several key touchpoints throughout participation. Case notes are entered for each client which helps staff track client progress toward individualized goals. For AMEND Together, we measure outcomes through a pre- and post-assessment that the boys/men complete at the beginning (September) and end (December) of Fall semester, and the beginning (January) and end (May) of Spring semester. These self-assessments allow us to continually evaluate the impact of the program on participants' character development and growth.
Program Areas Served
None
$455,007.00
Description
AMEND Together engages men and boys in the solution to end gender-based violence by encouraging them to challenge our culture of violence, cultivate a healthy masculinity, and work every day to change the future for women and girls. AMEND Together encompasses In-school Clubs for boys ages 8-18, Spring Break Camp, and public workshops and trainings. The program also partners with 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee to offer a Summer Camp called the 100 Kings Program. The AMEND Together curriculum explores authenticity, the effects of media, and the issue of dating abuse - empowering boys and men to think differently about their role in our culture so that they can become catalysts for change. In FY24, AMEND Together operated 28 Clubs across 25 Metro Nashville elementary, middle and high schools - as well as community centers, serving a total of 519 boys. The AMEND Together program in Nashville has expanded in recent years to 8 additional programs in 6states: AL, NY, OH, TX, VA, WA.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 94% of boys participating in AMEND Together (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increase in TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS.
- 93% of boys participating increased their AWARENESS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.
- 92% of boys participating reported an increase in HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
- 92% of boys participating reported an ability to RECOGNIZE GENDER STEREOTYPES
- 91% of boys participating increased their KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE 'BYSTANDER EFFECT' and the tools necessary to break it
Beneficiaries
Children
Men and boys
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
• 85% of boys who complete pre- and post-assessments will INCREASE POSITIVE BELIEFS about the future; CONNECTION to others; the ability to RECOGNIZE GENDER STEREOTYPES; AWARENESS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE; KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE 'BYSTANDER EFFECT' and the tools necessary to break it; ways to cultivate HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS; and more.
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). We enter client data into ETO whenever an individual enrolls in YWCA programming and at several key touchpoints throughout participation. Case notes are entered for each client which helps staff track client progress toward individualized goals. For AMEND Together, we measure outcomes through a pre- and post-assessment that the boys/men complete at the beginning (September) and end (December) of Fall semester, and the beginning (January) and end (May) of Spring semester. These self-assessments allow us to continually evaluate the impact of the program on participants' character development and growth.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$183,987.00
Description
Dress for Success Nashville transitions women to self-sufficiency by providing professional attire (one complete job interview outfit, including clothing, accessories, shoes and a handbag or briefcase, if available); a network of support (an invitation to join our Professional Women's Group , PWG, for ongoing professional networking and support); and career development tools to help women thrive in work, home, and community. A suite of services supports every phase of clients' professional lives so that they can find and keep their jobs, build thriving careers, and prosper in the workplace. Women are also offered assistance from a full-time Career Navigation Specialist who helps with job searching, resume prep, job application, mock interviews, and employment coaching. Once a client obtains a job, she becomes eligible to receive one week's worth of clothing to successfully transition into the workforce.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
• 256 women seeking financial self-sufficiency received a suiting (256 women served in FY24 represents a 51% increase over women served in FY23!)
• 291 suitings were provided. (291 suitings represent a 55% increase over total suitings in FY23!) Besides physically equipping each woman with apparel and accessories, our program inspires confidence that each client can take with her throughout her career.
• 100% of clients received at least 1 suiting
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
200 women seeking financial self-sufficiency will be served through Dress for Success in FY2025
240 professional suitings will be completed. Suitings = clothing, accessories, shoes, and a handbag or briefcase, if available. Besides physically equipping each client with apparel and accessories, the program inspires confidence in the client that she takes with her throughout her career.
Program Success Monitored By
We utilize a program database called ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) for data collection, analysis and reporting purposes. These are the ways in which we collect data and analyze program progress:
• Dress for Success staff collects data from clients via an electronic Client Referral Form, and enters it into ETO. Dress for Success staff also tracks all suitings (for job interviews, job trainings, and first full week on the job) in ETO. Following each suiting, clients complete a satisfaction and outcomes survey which is entered in ETO and used in program reports.
• Career services staff tracks meetings and career readiness services (job coaching sessions, resume creations, mock interviews, job searches, etc.) in ETO. Following each session, clients complete evaluations which are entered into ETO. Job placements and retention rates are also tracked in ETO. All career services data entered into ETO is used in program reports.
Program Areas Served
None
$183,987.00
Description
Dress for Success Nashville transitions women to self-sufficiency by providing professional attire (one complete job interview outfit, including clothing, accessories, shoes and a handbag or briefcase, if available); a network of support (an invitation to join our Professional Women's Group , PWG, for ongoing professional networking and support); and career development tools to help women thrive in work, home, and community. A suite of services supports every phase of clients' professional lives so that they can find and keep their jobs, build thriving careers, and prosper in the workplace. Women are also offered assistance from a full-time Career Navigation Specialist who helps with job searching, resume prep, job application, mock interviews, and employment coaching. Once a client obtains a job, she becomes eligible to receive one week's worth of clothing to successfully transition into the workforce.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
• 256 women seeking financial self-sufficiency received a suiting (256 women served in FY24 represents a 51% increase over women served in FY23!)
• 291 suitings were provided. (291 suitings represent a 55% increase over total suitings in FY23!) Besides physically equipping each woman with apparel and accessories, our program inspires confidence that each client can take with her throughout her career.
• 100% of clients received at least 1 suiting
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
200 women seeking financial self-sufficiency will be served through Dress for Success in FY2025
240 professional suitings will be completed. Suitings = clothing, accessories, shoes, and a handbag or briefcase, if available. Besides physically equipping each client with apparel and accessories, the program inspires confidence in the client that she takes with her throughout her career.
Program Success Monitored By
We utilize a program database called ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) for data collection, analysis and reporting purposes. These are the ways in which we collect data and analyze program progress:
• Dress for Success staff collects data from clients via an electronic Client Referral Form, and enters it into ETO. Dress for Success staff also tracks all suitings (for job interviews, job trainings, and first full week on the job) in ETO. Following each suiting, clients complete a satisfaction and outcomes survey which is entered in ETO and used in program reports.
• Career services staff tracks meetings and career readiness services (job coaching sessions, resume creations, mock interviews, job searches, etc.) in ETO. Following each session, clients complete evaluations which are entered into ETO. Job placements and retention rates are also tracked in ETO. All career services data entered into ETO is used in program reports.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$402,788.00
Description
Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee inspires girls ages 8-18 to be 'strong, smart, and bold' through life-changing experiences that develop through In-school Clubs, Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp, and a High School Leadership Summit. Girls Inc. helps girls navigate gender, racial and economic barriers to confidence and success. The research-based curricula - delivered by trained, mentoring professionals in a positive all-girl environment - equip girls to achieve academically, lead healthy and physically active lives, manage money, navigate media messages, and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). In FY24, Girls Inc. operated 29 Clubs in 27 Metro Nashville public elementary, middle and high schools, as well as community centers - serving a total of 535 girls. Our partner schools are predominantly lower-performing schools in resource-limited areas.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 97% of girls reported an increase in TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS.
- 95% of girls stated that they increased their POSITIVE BELIEFS ABOUT THE FUTURE.
- 95% of girls reported that they grew in their HEALTH KNOWLEDGEand HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
Beneficiaries
Children
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
• 80% of girls who complete pre- and post-assessments will INCREASE POSITIVE BELIEFS about the future; CONNECTION to others; KNOWLDEDGE ABOUT HEALTH; CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS; GOOD DECISION-MAKING and COMMUNICATION SKILLS; and other positive signs of growth.
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). We enter client data into ETO whenever an individual enrolls in YWCA programming and at several key touchpoints throughout participation. Case notes are entered for each client which helps staff track client progress toward individualized goals. For Girls Inc., we measure outcomes through a pre- and post-assessment that the girls complete at the beginning (September) and end (December) of Fall semester, and the beginning (January) and end (May) of Spring semester. These self-assessments allow us to continually evaluate the impact of the program on participants' character development and growth.
Program Areas Served
None
$402,788.00
Description
Girls Inc. at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee inspires girls ages 8-18 to be 'strong, smart, and bold' through life-changing experiences that develop through In-school Clubs, Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp, and a High School Leadership Summit. Girls Inc. helps girls navigate gender, racial and economic barriers to confidence and success. The research-based curricula - delivered by trained, mentoring professionals in a positive all-girl environment - equip girls to achieve academically, lead healthy and physically active lives, manage money, navigate media messages, and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). In FY24, Girls Inc. operated 29 Clubs in 27 Metro Nashville public elementary, middle and high schools, as well as community centers - serving a total of 535 girls. Our partner schools are predominantly lower-performing schools in resource-limited areas.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 97% of girls reported an increase in TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS.
- 95% of girls stated that they increased their POSITIVE BELIEFS ABOUT THE FUTURE.
- 95% of girls reported that they grew in their HEALTH KNOWLEDGEand HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
Beneficiaries
Children
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
• 80% of girls who complete pre- and post-assessments will INCREASE POSITIVE BELIEFS about the future; CONNECTION to others; KNOWLDEDGE ABOUT HEALTH; CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS; GOOD DECISION-MAKING and COMMUNICATION SKILLS; and other positive signs of growth.
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). We enter client data into ETO whenever an individual enrolls in YWCA programming and at several key touchpoints throughout participation. Case notes are entered for each client which helps staff track client progress toward individualized goals. For Girls Inc., we measure outcomes through a pre- and post-assessment that the girls complete at the beginning (September) and end (December) of Fall semester, and the beginning (January) and end (May) of Spring semester. These self-assessments allow us to continually evaluate the impact of the program on participants' character development and growth.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$512,278.00
Description
The Family Learning Center provides free, high-quality, culturally-sensitive and family-focused educational programming in English and Spanish, helping adult learners earn their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and obtain the skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. Twelve (12) adult education classes are taught each week - six (6) in English, six (6) in Spanish. Classes are virtual except for Math which is held in-person at the Hispanic Family Foundation. Our Career Services staff help clients create resumes, conduct job searches, prepare for interviews and secure job placements. The 'FLC' promotes sustainable income, a positive sense of self-worth, and increased community participation. The program helps families break intergenerational poverty and illiteracy by increasing their access to education and economic opportunities. In FY2024, 171 adults participated in our Adult Education program, and 88 utilized our Workforce Development to obtain better jobs
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 171 adults without a high school diploma participated in the Adult Education Program
- 88 adults received YWCA's workforce development assistance which included: employment skills training (such as resume-writing and interview prep); job search and application assistance; financial literacy training; pro bono legal aid; case management; and wellness workshops
- 12 adults passed the HiSET exam, received their High School Equivalency diploma, and thus increased their self-sufficiency
Category
Education - Adult Education
Beneficiaries
International Populations
Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated
Adults
Long-term Success
• 82% of adults served through Career Services will report INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES as measured by a post-service survey
• 82% of adults served will report increased POSITIVE BELIEFS ABOUT THE FUTURE as measured by self-report surveys
• 82% of adults served will report INCREASED NETWORKS AND CONNECTIONS as measured by self-report surveys
• 40% of adults served through Career Services will report increased financial self-sufficiency through NEW OR BETTER WAGE EMPLOYMENT
• 30% of adults served through Adult Education (HiSET® classes) will make EDUCATIONAL GAINS by advancing one or more functional levels as measured by ongoing assessments after an initial baseline assessment
Program Success Monitored By
We utilize a program database called ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) for data collection, analysis and reporting purposes. These are the ways in which we collect data and analyze program progress:
• Adult Education staff tracks class attendance, tests and other academic evaluations in ETO. Graduates of our Adult Ed program complete evaluation and outcome surveys following graduation, and that data is entered into ETO and used in program reports.
• Career Services staff tracks meetings and career readiness services (job coaching sessions, resume creations, mock interviews, job searches, etc.) in ETO. Following each session, clients complete evaluations which are entered into ETO. Job placements and retention rates are also tracked in ETO. All Career Services data is used in program reports.
• FLC staff assess the program toward the above indicators and targets by running weekly outcomes summary reports from ETO and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Program Areas Served
None
$512,278.00
Description
The Family Learning Center provides free, high-quality, culturally-sensitive and family-focused educational programming in English and Spanish, helping adult learners earn their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and obtain the skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. Twelve (12) adult education classes are taught each week - six (6) in English, six (6) in Spanish. Classes are virtual except for Math which is held in-person at the Hispanic Family Foundation. Our Career Services staff help clients create resumes, conduct job searches, prepare for interviews and secure job placements. The 'FLC' promotes sustainable income, a positive sense of self-worth, and increased community participation. The program helps families break intergenerational poverty and illiteracy by increasing their access to education and economic opportunities. In FY2024, 171 adults participated in our Adult Education program, and 88 utilized our Workforce Development to obtain better jobs
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 171 adults without a high school diploma participated in the Adult Education Program
- 88 adults received YWCA's workforce development assistance which included: employment skills training (such as resume-writing and interview prep); job search and application assistance; financial literacy training; pro bono legal aid; case management; and wellness workshops
- 12 adults passed the HiSET exam, received their High School Equivalency diploma, and thus increased their self-sufficiency
Category
Education - Adult Education
Beneficiaries
International Populations
Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated
Adults
Long-term Success
• 82% of adults served through Career Services will report INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES as measured by a post-service survey
• 82% of adults served will report increased POSITIVE BELIEFS ABOUT THE FUTURE as measured by self-report surveys
• 82% of adults served will report INCREASED NETWORKS AND CONNECTIONS as measured by self-report surveys
• 40% of adults served through Career Services will report increased financial self-sufficiency through NEW OR BETTER WAGE EMPLOYMENT
• 30% of adults served through Adult Education (HiSET® classes) will make EDUCATIONAL GAINS by advancing one or more functional levels as measured by ongoing assessments after an initial baseline assessment
Program Success Monitored By
We utilize a program database called ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) for data collection, analysis and reporting purposes. These are the ways in which we collect data and analyze program progress:
• Adult Education staff tracks class attendance, tests and other academic evaluations in ETO. Graduates of our Adult Ed program complete evaluation and outcome surveys following graduation, and that data is entered into ETO and used in program reports.
• Career Services staff tracks meetings and career readiness services (job coaching sessions, resume creations, mock interviews, job searches, etc.) in ETO. Following each session, clients complete evaluations which are entered into ETO. Job placements and retention rates are also tracked in ETO. All Career Services data is used in program reports.
• FLC staff assess the program toward the above indicators and targets by running weekly outcomes summary reports from ETO and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$114,016.00
Description
The Social Justice & Advocacy Program, educates Middle Tennesseans about systemic racism; prompts important community conversations about racism as well as about peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all (a central part of our mission); and encourages individuals to take action to dismantle racism (by eliminating racial disparities) and achieve racial / social justice.
By dedicating time and space to learning about systemic racism, we help our community build more effective social justice habits. Social Justice & Advocacy at YWCA Nashville consists of various initiatives, including a Stand Against Injustice Lunch and Learn series; a Continuing the Challenge email campaign; a 21 Days of Anti-Racism [email] Challenge; a Stand Against Racism Community Rally & Advocacy Fair; an advocacy committee; and policy priorities. In FY2024, 1,051 individuals participated in the 'Stand' Lunch & Learn series and 67,305 Racial Justice Challenge emails were disseminated to 3,205 individuals.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 95% of Stand Against Injustice participants (who completed post-session evaluations) said that they ENJOYED, LEARNED & GREW FROM THE CONVERSATIONS
- 82% of Stand Against Injustice participants reported that their UNDERSTANDING OF SYSTEMIC RACISM INCREASED.
- 80% of Stand Against Injustice participants identified at least 1 ACTION STEP to take to DISMANTLE RACISM.
Testimonial from a recent Stand Against Injustice Lunch & Learn participant: "[YWCA is] ...doing an incredible job of educating the community about the intersecting issues of race, disability, addiction and other factors that lead to the unjust marginalization of people."
Category
Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other
Beneficiaries
General Public
Long-term Success
• 75% of participants completing a post-session evaluation will report that they ENJOYED, LEARNED AND GREW from the conversations
• 80% of participants will state that their UNDERSTANDING OF SYSTEMIC RACISM INCREASED as a result of the Lunch & Learns
• 60% of participants will report that they can identify at least 1 ACTION STEP they can take to DISMANTLE RACISM
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). We enter client data into ETO whenever an individual enrolls in YWCA programming and at several key touchpoints throughout participation. Case notes are entered for each client which helps staff track client progress toward individualized goals. For Social Justice & Advocacy, we measure progress toward our outcomes through a post-assessment that program participants complete after each 'Stand' Lunch & Learn program (offered 1x/month for 9-10 months/year). These post-assessments allow us to continually evaluate participant satisfaction as well as success in achieving the program's educational goals.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
$114,016.00
Description
The Social Justice & Advocacy Program, educates Middle Tennesseans about systemic racism; prompts important community conversations about racism as well as about peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all (a central part of our mission); and encourages individuals to take action to dismantle racism (by eliminating racial disparities) and achieve racial / social justice.
By dedicating time and space to learning about systemic racism, we help our community build more effective social justice habits. Social Justice & Advocacy at YWCA Nashville consists of various initiatives, including a Stand Against Injustice Lunch and Learn series; a Continuing the Challenge email campaign; a 21 Days of Anti-Racism [email] Challenge; a Stand Against Racism Community Rally & Advocacy Fair; an advocacy committee; and policy priorities. In FY2024, 1,051 individuals participated in the 'Stand' Lunch & Learn series and 67,305 Racial Justice Challenge emails were disseminated to 3,205 individuals.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2024:
- 95% of Stand Against Injustice participants (who completed post-session evaluations) said that they ENJOYED, LEARNED & GREW FROM THE CONVERSATIONS
- 82% of Stand Against Injustice participants reported that their UNDERSTANDING OF SYSTEMIC RACISM INCREASED.
- 80% of Stand Against Injustice participants identified at least 1 ACTION STEP to take to DISMANTLE RACISM.
Testimonial from a recent Stand Against Injustice Lunch & Learn participant: "[YWCA is] ...doing an incredible job of educating the community about the intersecting issues of race, disability, addiction and other factors that lead to the unjust marginalization of people."
Category
Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other
Beneficiaries
General Public
Long-term Success
• 75% of participants completing a post-session evaluation will report that they ENJOYED, LEARNED AND GREW from the conversations
• 80% of participants will state that their UNDERSTANDING OF SYSTEMIC RACISM INCREASED as a result of the Lunch & Learns
• 60% of participants will report that they can identify at least 1 ACTION STEP they can take to DISMANTLE RACISM
Program Success Monitored By
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has a long history of tracking client data, aggregating and measuring program outcomes and impact, and sharing outcomes with our Board of Directors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders. Measuring program outcomes across the agency requires use of several intake and assessment tools, as well as a shared database, ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). We enter client data into ETO whenever an individual enrolls in YWCA programming and at several key touchpoints throughout participation. Case notes are entered for each client which helps staff track client progress toward individualized goals. For Social Justice & Advocacy, we measure progress toward our outcomes through a post-assessment that program participants complete after each 'Stand' Lunch & Learn program (offered 1x/month for 9-10 months/year). These post-assessments allow us to continually evaluate participant satisfaction as well as success in achieving the program's educational goals.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
