YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center

YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center The YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center is a community center in the East Knoxville. Programs include aAter School Enrichment and Summer Kids in Play.

Building rentals are also available. A trusted east Knoxville community center, the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center (PWC) is home to our comprehensive youth programming, including After-School Enrichment, Summer Kids in Play, REACH Internship Program and Reducing Chronic Absenteeism (ReCAb). The PWC also hosts community events, offers Club W health and fitness programming, and is available for community rentals.

Happy Friday! Between our guitar lessons with the Joy of Music School and an exciting trip to the zoo, today was a great...
06/13/2026

Happy Friday!

Between our guitar lessons with the Joy of Music School and an exciting trip to the zoo, today was a great day for our REACH interns!

Experiences like these help our students broaden their horizons, explore new interests, and build confidence as they learn and grow together❣️

Big things are happening in East Knoxville! 🛒Today, REACH students had the opportunity to attend the luncheon celebratin...
06/11/2026

Big things are happening in East Knoxville! 🛒

Today, REACH students had the opportunity to attend the luncheon celebrating the upcoming arrival of One Five Grocery Store. Our students were excited to learn more about this incredible investment in our community and were especially thrilled to meet Mayor Indya Kincannon.

A special thank you to Pastor Chris Battle for having the vision, leadership, and commitment to bring this much-needed resource to East Knoxville. Access to fresh food will make a lasting impact on families throughout the area.

We look forward to seeing One Five open its doors soon!

Pool Days are the BEST Days! ☀️💦REACH spent the latter part of the day cooling off, having fun, and making memories at t...
06/10/2026

Pool Days are the BEST Days! ☀️💦

REACH spent the latter part of the day cooling off, having fun, and making memories at the pool!

There's nothing better than seeing our students laughing, building friendships, and enjoying a well-deserved summer afternoon together.

These moments remind us that learning, growth, and connection happen both in and out of the classroom.

We love having our Foster Grandparents from the CAC Office on Aging with us this Summer ❤️ Today, we cooked up something...
06/10/2026

We love having our Foster Grandparents from the CAC Office on Aging with us this Summer ❤️

Today, we cooked up something good with Granny, and our students had a wonderful time learning, laughing, and making memories together.

Thank you to our Foster Grandparents for sharing your wisdom, kindness, and love with our youth. These intergenerational connections make a lasting impact!

Summer Open Gym Hours was a success today! 🏀It's amazing to see how much our students grow over the summer. Before we kn...
06/09/2026

Summer Open Gym Hours was a success today! 🏀

It's amazing to see how much our students grow over the summer. Before we know it, many of them will be walking across the stage at graduation.

Over the next two years, several of these young people will reach that milestone, and we are honored to be part of their journey!

Our Youth Matter!

REACH students are out serving at Safety City! 🚦🚲We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the City of Knoxvil...
06/09/2026

REACH students are out serving at Safety City! 🚦🚲

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation and be part of such a valuable experience for our community's youth.

We love investing in the next generation!

REACH Week  #2 is off to an amazing start! A partnership between REACH, the Knox County Health Department, and the Unive...
06/08/2026

REACH Week #2 is off to an amazing start!

A partnership between REACH, the Knox County Health Department, and the University of Tennessee Department of Anthropology made for a great kickoff to the week!!!

Our students had the opportunity to learn, engage, and explore new possibilities while connecting classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, while utilizing our public transportation system!

Today was a good day!

REACH & VOLS Ready - Day  #5: Team Building! "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."Toda...
06/05/2026

REACH & VOLS Ready - Day #5: Team Building!

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

Today was all about the power of teamwork! Our students learned that success isn't just about individual talent, it's about working together, communicating, trusting one another, and building strong relationships.

At REACH & VOLS Ready Day #5, students took on team-building challenges that strengthened leadership skills, problem-solving, and collaboration.

The future is brighter when we work together!
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REACH VOLS Ready – Day  #4 Day  #4 of REACH VOLS Ready was all about College and Career Readiness! Students explored pat...
06/05/2026

REACH VOLS Ready – Day #4

Day #4 of REACH VOLS Ready was all about College and Career Readiness! Students explored pathways to higher education, learned about career opportunities, and gained valuable tools to help them prepare for their future goals. We are grateful for the opportunity to help our students dream big, plan ahead, and take the next steps toward success!

Are you a business owner, professional, or community leader? We'd love to connect! If you would like to share your career journey, industry knowledge, or opportunities with our students, please reach out to us. Together, we can help inspire the next generation of leaders and professionals.

REACH VOLS Ready Day  #3 was all about Agriculture! From learning where our food comes from to exploring careers that he...
06/03/2026

REACH VOLS Ready Day #3 was all about Agriculture!

From learning where our food comes from to exploring careers that help feed and sustain our communities, our students had an amazing day of discovery and hands-on learning.

The future is growing bright!

Address

124 S Cruze Street
Knoxville, TN
37915

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10am - 6:30pm
Friday 10am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 11pm

Telephone

+18655460651

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