YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Programs
Budget
$2,927,481.00
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 FY23, we provided 14,731 nights of safety at our shelter for 234 adults and 173 children. We also answered 4,859 calls and texts to the 24-hour Crisis and Support Helpline. In August 2021, we launched Abbie's Safe Home, our on-site pet shelter. In FY23, Abbie's provided 1,466 nights of safety and served 32 cats and dogs.
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 FY2023:
- 87% of adults in shelter reported at exit that they were able to identify resources and strategies for EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- 79% of adults in shelter reported at exit that they were able to identify resources to INCREASE THEIR FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
Megan, her five children, and their pup Bailey arrived at the Weaver Domestic Violence Center and Abbie's Safe Home after traveling from Utah to seek safety. When Megan's car broke down, she had to rely on public transportation which added five hours each day just to get everyone to work and school. She was worried about Bailey while they were away until one day she came back and saw Bailey stretched out like a baby in one of the staff member's arms. "After seeing that, I knew she was just fine," Megan said. "Thank you so much for being here for my family, I don't know what we would have done without you all."
Beneficiaries
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.
• 80% 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.
• 80% of children and teens served (who complete a program assessment) will identify two HEALTHY COPING SKILLS in individual or group therapy by exit.
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
$2,927,481.00
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 FY23, we provided 14,731 nights of safety at our shelter for 234 adults and 173 children. We also answered 4,859 calls and texts to the 24-hour Crisis and Support Helpline. In August 2021, we launched Abbie's Safe Home, our on-site pet shelter. In FY23, Abbie's provided 1,466 nights of safety and served 32 cats and dogs.
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 FY2023:
- 87% of adults in shelter reported at exit that they were able to identify resources and strategies for EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- 79% of adults in shelter reported at exit that they were able to identify resources to INCREASE THEIR FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
Megan, her five children, and their pup Bailey arrived at the Weaver Domestic Violence Center and Abbie's Safe Home after traveling from Utah to seek safety. When Megan's car broke down, she had to rely on public transportation which added five hours each day just to get everyone to work and school. She was worried about Bailey while they were away until one day she came back and saw Bailey stretched out like a baby in one of the staff member's arms. "After seeing that, I knew she was just fine," Megan said. "Thank you so much for being here for my family, I don't know what we would have done without you all."
Beneficiaries
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.
• 80% 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.
• 80% of children and teens served (who complete a program assessment) will identify two HEALTHY COPING SKILLS in individual or group therapy by exit.
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
$455,035.00
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 FY23, AMEND Together operated in 23 public elementary, middle and high schools - as well as community centers - across Metro Nashville, serving a total of 420 boys. The AMEND Together program in Nashville has expanded in recent years to 7 additional states: AL, CA, NY, OH, TX, VA, and WA.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
- 97% of boys (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increase in HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
- 87% of boys (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an ability to RECOGNIZE GENDER STEREOTYPES
- 79% of boys (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported increased AWARENESS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
In his first year at AMEND Together, Brady was a rambunctious, energetic young boy who sometimes struggled to participate in group activities. As the year went on, he developed a strong mentoring relationship with the YWCA staff at his club and began to show leadership skills. During the next school year, he was eager to mentor the younger students, to help write on the board, and to set a good example for his peers. His AMEND Together group leader said, "It was incredible to see the lessons he learned in the first year play out in the second year."
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
$455,035.00
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 FY23, AMEND Together operated in 23 public elementary, middle and high schools - as well as community centers - across Metro Nashville, serving a total of 420 boys. The AMEND Together program in Nashville has expanded in recent years to 7 additional states: AL, CA, NY, OH, TX, VA, and WA.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
- 97% of boys (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increase in HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
- 87% of boys (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an ability to RECOGNIZE GENDER STEREOTYPES
- 79% of boys (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported increased AWARENESS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
In his first year at AMEND Together, Brady was a rambunctious, energetic young boy who sometimes struggled to participate in group activities. As the year went on, he developed a strong mentoring relationship with the YWCA staff at his club and began to show leadership skills. During the next school year, he was eager to mentor the younger students, to help write on the board, and to set a good example for his peers. His AMEND Together group leader said, "It was incredible to see the lessons he learned in the first year play out in the second year."
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
$197,438.00
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 FY2023:
• 170 women seeking financial self-sufficiency received a suiting
• 188 suitings were provided. 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
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
Judith first came to YWCA through her sons' participation in AMEND Together, our school-based program for young boys. She is actively involved with YWCA and attends every possible event offered to assist in her personal, professional, and education goals. Last summer, Judith took part in Career and Suiting Day sponsored by the Family Learning Center and Dress for Success. She participated in mock interviews, an Ulta beauty makeover and styling session. As Judith was leaving, she looked to the staff and said, "I feel seen, I feel special, I feel loved, I feel spoiled!"
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
We expect to serve 175 women in FY2024 and provide 190 professional 'suitings' (clothing, accessories, shoes, and a handbag or briefcase).
• 100% of women participating in Dress for Success will complete at least 1 suiting within the year
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
$197,438.00
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 FY2023:
• 170 women seeking financial self-sufficiency received a suiting
• 188 suitings were provided. 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
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
Judith first came to YWCA through her sons' participation in AMEND Together, our school-based program for young boys. She is actively involved with YWCA and attends every possible event offered to assist in her personal, professional, and education goals. Last summer, Judith took part in Career and Suiting Day sponsored by the Family Learning Center and Dress for Success. She participated in mock interviews, an Ulta beauty makeover and styling session. As Judith was leaving, she looked to the staff and said, "I feel seen, I feel special, I feel loved, I feel spoiled!"
Beneficiaries
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
We expect to serve 175 women in FY2024 and provide 190 professional 'suitings' (clothing, accessories, shoes, and a handbag or briefcase).
• 100% of women participating in Dress for Success will complete at least 1 suiting within the year
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
$455,678.00
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 FY23, Girls Inc. operated in 28 public elementary, middle and high schools, as well as community centers, across Metro Nashville, serving a total of 574 girls. Our partner schools are predominantly lower-performing schools in resource-limited areas.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
- 98% of girls (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increase in POSITIVE BELIEFS about the future
- 93% of girls (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increased CONNECTION to others
- 91% of girls (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported increased KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTH
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
Near the beginning of her time at Girls Inc., Melanie stood out as a leader; she offered to help set up for club and raised her hand to participate. As the oldest of three girls being raised by a single dad, Melanie simply needed "a place to be a girl, a place to be a kid and Girls Inc. became that place for her." Girls Inc. strives to build strong mentoring relationships and at the end of the school year, when asked if she had a trusted adult in her life, Melanie looked to her Girls Inc. leader Ms. Shay and said, "Yes, I do. It's you, Ms. Shay."
Beneficiaries
Children
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
• 85% 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
$455,678.00
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 FY23, Girls Inc. operated in 28 public elementary, middle and high schools, as well as community centers, across Metro Nashville, serving a total of 574 girls. Our partner schools are predominantly lower-performing schools in resource-limited areas.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
- 98% of girls (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increase in POSITIVE BELIEFS about the future
- 93% of girls (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported an increased CONNECTION to others
- 91% of girls (who completed pre- and post-assessments) reported increased KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTH
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
Near the beginning of her time at Girls Inc., Melanie stood out as a leader; she offered to help set up for club and raised her hand to participate. As the oldest of three girls being raised by a single dad, Melanie simply needed "a place to be a girl, a place to be a kid and Girls Inc. became that place for her." Girls Inc. strives to build strong mentoring relationships and at the end of the school year, when asked if she had a trusted adult in her life, Melanie looked to her Girls Inc. leader Ms. Shay and said, "Yes, I do. It's you, Ms. Shay."
Beneficiaries
Children
Women and girls
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
• 85% 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
$514,473.00
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. Ten (10) adult education classes are taught each week - five (5) in English, five (5) 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 FY2023, 147 adults participated in our Adult Education program, and 78 utilized our Career Services to obtain better jobs.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
- 147 adults without a high school diploma participated in the Adult Education Program
- 78 adults received employment or case management services from Career Services
- 54 adults received employment skills training and/or coaching sessions with Career Services staff
- 16 Adult Education clients passed the HiSET® exam
- 88% of Adult Education graduates reported INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
After joining the Family Learning Center HiSET® program in 2019, Honduras-born Elsy set her mind at getting her diploma to show her 9-year-old the possibilities that education can provide. Just three years later, Elsy graduated and reflected back on her initial intentions. "It means a lot - because I'm a single mom," she said. "And I did this first, to inspire my son to show him how important education is. And also, it's going to help me to get more doors open in my future."
Category
Education - Adult Education
Beneficiaries
International Populations
Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated
Adults
Long-term Success
• 93% of adults served through Career Services will report INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES as measured by a post-service survey
• 40% of adults served through Career Services will report INCREASED FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY through NEW OR BETTER WAGE EMPLOYMENT
• 33% of adults served through Adult Education (attending 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
$514,473.00
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. Ten (10) adult education classes are taught each week - five (5) in English, five (5) 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 FY2023, 147 adults participated in our Adult Education program, and 78 utilized our Career Services to obtain better jobs.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
- 147 adults without a high school diploma participated in the Adult Education Program
- 78 adults received employment or case management services from Career Services
- 54 adults received employment skills training and/or coaching sessions with Career Services staff
- 16 Adult Education clients passed the HiSET® exam
- 88% of Adult Education graduates reported INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
After joining the Family Learning Center HiSET® program in 2019, Honduras-born Elsy set her mind at getting her diploma to show her 9-year-old the possibilities that education can provide. Just three years later, Elsy graduated and reflected back on her initial intentions. "It means a lot - because I'm a single mom," she said. "And I did this first, to inspire my son to show him how important education is. And also, it's going to help me to get more doors open in my future."
Category
Education - Adult Education
Beneficiaries
International Populations
Unemployed, Underemployed, Dislocated
Adults
Long-term Success
• 93% of adults served through Career Services will report INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES as measured by a post-service survey
• 40% of adults served through Career Services will report INCREASED FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY through NEW OR BETTER WAGE EMPLOYMENT
• 33% of adults served through Adult Education (attending 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
$122,918.00
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 and discussing 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 FY2023, 910 individuals participated in the 'Stand' Lunch & Learn series, and over 3,000 received the '21 Days' challenge emails.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
• 3,000+ individuals received our 21 Days of Anti-Racism [email] Challenge
• 910 individuals attended our virtual 'Stand' Lunch and Learn series
• 104 Facebook and Instagram posts highlighting the 'Stand' series (between Mar 2022 - Apr 2023) yielded 20,529 FB and IG impressions
• 99% of 'Stand' participants who completed post-session evaluations said that they ENJOYED, LEARNED AND GREW from the program discussions
• 91% of 'Stand' participants reported that their UNDERSTANDING OF RACISM INCREASED
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
YWCA Nashville's monthly Stand Against Injustice Lunch & Learn series explores how race and the legacy of discrimination continue to affect our lives. A recent participant applauded the series for "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 ONE (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
$122,918.00
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 and discussing 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 FY2023, 910 individuals participated in the 'Stand' Lunch & Learn series, and over 3,000 received the '21 Days' challenge emails.
Program Successes
Some Examples of Program Success in FY2023:
• 3,000+ individuals received our 21 Days of Anti-Racism [email] Challenge
• 910 individuals attended our virtual 'Stand' Lunch and Learn series
• 104 Facebook and Instagram posts highlighting the 'Stand' series (between Mar 2022 - Apr 2023) yielded 20,529 FB and IG impressions
• 99% of 'Stand' participants who completed post-session evaluations said that they ENJOYED, LEARNED AND GREW from the program discussions
• 91% of 'Stand' participants reported that their UNDERSTANDING OF RACISM INCREASED
A Client Story in FY2023 that Illustrates Success:
YWCA Nashville's monthly Stand Against Injustice Lunch & Learn series explores how race and the legacy of discrimination continue to affect our lives. A recent participant applauded the series for "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 ONE (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
