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Recent news & updates

Women’s Fund of East Tennessee Grant Announcement

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. Funding available for this designated giving will total over $100,000...

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Linda Spence- Why I give

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...

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Don’t Just Go, Finish! Grad Scholars Meet the Challenge

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...

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East Tennessee Woman Becomes Haslam Scholar

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...

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Drive On: One Woman Jump-Starts a Truck-Driving Career

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...

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Meet Lucia, The Pro-Education Pup From Oneida

Meet Lucia, The Pro-Education Pup From Oneida

By Liz Thacker, Strong Women Strong Futures Navigator One early Monday morning in June, I walked into the Children’s Center of the Cumberlands for my initial visit with the organization. As I sat in their conference room talking and getting to know their executive...

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Why Advocacy Matters!

Why Advocacy Matters!

Why does WFET believe in Advocacy? Advocacy seeks to ensure that all people in society are able to have their voice heard. When we advocate for someone, we serve to promote and protect their rights, ensuring their views and wishes are genuinely considered when...

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