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Women shouldn’t have to choose between child care and post-secondary education | Opinion
As we reflect on the end of the 2023 Tennessee General Assembly, Tennesseeans everywhere have to face a stark reality; the world was watching during this last session, but for all the wrong reasons.
WFET Sustainability Grantees Announcement
Women’s Fund of East Tennessee (WFET) announces first recipients of their new “Self-Sustainability” grant program to include Girls Inc. of TN Valley, YWCA of Knoxville and the TN Valley, and Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center.
Women’s Fund of East Tennessee Grant Announcement
The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee (WFET) announces a new, rolling grant strategy to support the continuation of services and programs through a privately funded “Self-Sustainability” grant program.
’24-’26 SWSF Grant Award Winners Announced
The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee (WFET) is pleased to announce the newest members of the Strong Women, Strong Futures (SWSF) network.
Linda Spence- Why I give
How did you first learn about the Women’s Fund? My introduction to the Women's Fund was eight years ago at a presentation given by a group of Founders, Board Members, and staff in Johnson City. The enthusiasm and professional approach of the presenters was very...
Carol Gardener Transou, Founder of the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, Remembered Fondly
Carol Gardener Transou had a bold vision, and was determined to make a difference for low-income women and girls in East Tennessee. We are immensely grateful for her leadership, and that she left us with this sweet story about her life.
Don’t Just Go, Finish! Grad Scholars Meet the Challenge
A guest blog from Cynthia Manning-Dirl Knox Education Foundation Pathways Manager It’s Graduation Season! Congratulations to all our Project GRAD Scholars for meeting the challenge, “Don’t Just Go, Finish!” In honor of their accomplishment, we provide them with an...
East Tennessee Woman Becomes Haslam Scholar
A guest blog from Fulton Class of 2022 Project GRAD Scholar, Jahneulie West Jahneulie West is the first student from Fulton High School in Knoxville to receive the prestigious Haslam Scholars scholarship, which covers tuition, fees, housing, and funding to support her...
Drive On: One Woman Jump-Starts a Truck-Driving Career
13.7% – that is the percentage of professional drivers who are female, according to the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). While this number might seem small, this is an increase of more than three percent since 2019. WIT prides themselves that at a time when the...