Girls Inc. at the YWCA to Partner With Reese Witherspoon and Her New Retail Brand Draper James
October 05 2015 - 6:30PM
The YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee is thrilled to
announce it is partnering with Reese Witherspoon's new retail
brand—Draper James—to bring economic literacy programming to
at-risk Nashville girls. The partnership targets girls in the
YWCA's Girls Inc. program and kicks off with a free conference for
teenage girls and their mothers/mentors next month, sponsored by
First Tennessee Bank, a part of First Horizon National Corp.
(NYSE:FHN). The Oscar-winning actress is coming back home to
Nashville and will appear at the conference.
"As the largest provider of domestic violence services in
Tennessee, we see too often how financial dependence and insecurity
can trap women, preventing them from being safe and reaching their
full potential," said YWCA CEO Patricia Glaser Shea. "Teaching and
reaching girls at an early age that they are responsible for their
own finances is the best form of prevention. Financial independence
will allow each girl to follow her dreams and become the best she
can be."
The Draper James partnership will also open the doors to
opportunities the Girls Inc. participants might not otherwise
experience, including an internship program at the Draper James
retail store located in the trendy 12th Avenue South
neighborhood.
"Draper James is proud to partner with Girls Inc. to give young
women a foundation for economic stability and the confidence that
comes with it," said Draper James CEO Andrea Hyde. "As a company
led by women and rooted in the South, we are committed to giving
the young women of Nashville the economic education they need to
not only build their future, but also the future of their
communities."
Longtime YWCA supporter First Tennessee Bank is sponsoring the
kickoff Girls Just Want to Have Funds conference on Tuesday, Oct.
27. The event will offer fun, interactive financial literacy
training and tips for teenage girls and their mothers or
mentors.
"As the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee, First Tennessee
partners with organizations that positively impact the lives of
many, like the YWCA," says Carol Yochem, Middle Tennessee president
for First Tennessee. "We are excited to continue that tradition
with our support of the Girls Just Wanna Have Funds event and look
forward to combining our efforts with Girls Inc. and Draper
James."
Space is limited, with priority registration for high school
girls enrolled in the Girls Inc. program and Metro Nashville Public
School teens and their mothers or female mentors. The free event
includes a family-style dinner. To register or learn more, visit
www.ywcanashville.com.
About YWCA of Nashville & Middle
Tennessee
For 117 years, the YWCA has helped women, girls and families in
Nashville and Middle Tennessee build safer, more self-sufficient
lives. In addition to operating the largest domestic violence
shelter in Tennessee and a 24-hour-a-day crisis and information
line, the YWCA operates the Family Literacy Center to help women
and men earn their high school equivalency diploma. Dress for
Success Nashville provides professional clothing for women who are
entering the workforce. Girls Inc. inspires hundreds of Nashville
area school girls each year to be strong, smart, and bold. The MEND
initiative seeks to reduce all violence against women and girls by
elevating the issue, engaging men, and educating boys. For more
information on all of our programs and services, visit
http://ywcanashville.com/, follow us on twitter @YWCANashville and
find us on Facebook facebook.com/YWCANashville
About Draper James
Draper James is a Southern inspired retail brand that embodies
the personal style and sensibility of its Founder and Creative
Director, Reese Witherspoon. The website launched a direct to
consumer business in May 2015. The first store is slated to open in
Nashville in October 2015. Designed in-house, the collection
consists of ready-to-wear, accessories, and home décor. A large
portion of the product is manufactured in the US, specifically the
South. The retail store footprint will initially expand to other
Southern markets with a wholesale and licensing roll-out starting
in 2016. For more information, please visit draperjames.com
About First Tennessee
First Tennessee Bank was founded during the Civil War in 1864
and has the 14th oldest national bank charter in the country and
one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the
country. First Tennessee and FTN Financial are part of First
Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN), which has 4,300 employees.
First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best
employers by Forbes, Working Mother and American Banker magazines.
More information is available at www.FirstTennessee.com.
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CONTACT: Michelle Mowery Johnson | YWCA
(615) 983-5125 direct (615) 424-0544 cell
michelle.moweryjohnson@ywcanashville.com
Tracy Oakley | First Tennessee
(615) 734-6219 direct (615) 513-4331 cell
tloakley@firsttennessee.com
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