News & Updates

During the Pandemic, the Women’s Fund was challenged to rapidly understand the needs of and provide support for our Network nonprofit partners. Network members are being funded by the Women’s Fund over three years as we work to make change in barriers to “access to...

Imagine being a victim of domestic violence trapped with your abuser in your home during the COVID crisis. Having a way to signal others for help during this time could be a matter of life or death. Therefore, the Women's Funding Network, of which WFET is a member, is...

TENNESSEE WOMEN’S FUND ALLIANCE Working Together to Extend Orders of Protection, TWFA (Tennessee Women’s Fund Alliance) members have been closely following court and relief decisions that significantly impact women. Given the rise in domestic violence during COVID-19...

We are proud to announce the Women's Fund of East Tennessee is the recipient of the Women of Influence award. The Women of Influence luncheon was held at Cherokee Country Club in early March and was hosted by First Horizon (formerly First Tennessee). Attendees were...

Thank you for helping us create opportunity for low-income women and girls to become self-sustaining in East Tennessee. We are closely following the official information and guidance provided by the CDC and Tennessee State government and will cooperate fully with any...

Domestic violence is a serious threat for many women. In fact, in the United States 1 in 4 women will be a victim in her lifetime. Research conducted by the Tennessee Women’s Fund Alliance indicates that, due to the pandemic, there are significant emergency needs for...

WFET Board member, Carol Transou, has been named the first Board Member Emerita by the Women's Fund of East Tennessee. As an Emerita member, Carol will continue to serve on the Board in an advisory role indefinitely. She is a Founding Member of the Women’s Fund of...

The Restoration House (TRH) provides low-income, mother-led families with supportive housing, family advocacy, ally teams, and youth development to break the cycle of poverty. TRH has developed The Village, a 24 unit mixed-income restorative community in West...

Nyda Brook is a Women’s Fund of East Tennessee Legacy member, serves on the Annual Women’s Fund Luncheon Committee, and is a major sponsor. Most recently, she, and her husband William B. Smith, MD, FACC, shared their sea-going vessel, Sensation, with the Women’s Fund...

James Beard Award Winning Chef Joseph Lenn Benefits the Women’s Fund at JC Holdway. Board member Laura Seery Cole was sharing the work of the Women’s Fund with good friend Chef Joseph Lenn when he said, “what can I do to help?” They cooked up a winning event to raise...