YWCA’s Wine Women & Shoes Event Raises More than $600,000 to Support Victims of Domestic Violence

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted the 12th annual Wine Women & Shoes, presented by Regions on Saturday, April 13, at the Music City Center. The event – named Nashville’s Best Women’s Event two years in a row by Nfocus Magazine – did not disappoint and raised $620,000, as more than 500 individuals and 100 volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds, gathered together for a singular cause – supporting YWCA’s Weaver Domestic Violence Center and the women and children it serves every day. “The generosity of the Nashville community is overwhelming,” said Sharon Roberson, president and CEO of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee. “This event is vital for our team to continue providing resources to survivors in need of safety, healing and hope. Our guests – roughly half of whom were attending for the very first time – opened their hearts to make sure women, children and families are safe and healing, all while having a fun and fabulous time together.” Attendees put on their best shoes and spent the afternoon shopping the marketplace, participating in silent and live auctions, wine tastings and pulls, “Best in Shoe” contest, and “Key to the California Closet.” The...