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The YWCA Powerhouse Community Wellness + Resource Center will host a ribbon cutting and open house to officially launch their facility at 204 Town Square Street in Glade Spring, Va. The event, which will be held on Wednesday, November 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., highlights YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia’s commitment to family resiliency in the region.
 
“We’re thrilled at the opportunities that come with this expansion,” said Kathy Waugh, CEO of YWCA. “The Powerhouse provides a hub of holistic services for communities in Southwest Virginia. Through this facility and with our partners, we are committed to supporting our families and children.”
 
The Powerhouse is located in Glade Spring’s historic town square and currently serves communities in Washington and Smyth Counties. Along with YWCA programming and a boutique fitness center, the facility provides opportunities for multiple partner organizations to offer services and classes on a variety of topics. A key focus of the center is to bring more programming to rural areas so community members don’t have to travel farther afield.
 
“We know that many in our rural communities find it challenging to travel for services,” explained Jessica Lawrence, director of the Powerhouse. “Our goal is to both lessen that burden for individuals and families and to offer opportunities for providers to utilize our spaces to serve clients within the community. It’s a win-win for everyone!”
 
Lawrence noted that the Powerhouse includes both classroom space and a private office that can be reserved on an as-needed basis by providers and organizations.
 
“We’re looking to add a rotating roster of providers who might come once a week, once a month, or even occasionally to meet with clients or offer classes or other activities. The spaces are equipped with Wi-Fi, and the classroom includes equipment for video conferencing.”
 
Regional providers, organizations, and the public are invited to attend the Powerhouse Community Wellness + Resource Center’s ribbon cutting and explore the facility and opportunities for partnership. Light refreshments are provided. For more information, contact the Powerhouse at 276-429-1047 or powerhouse@ywcatnva.org.
 
The Powerhouse Community Wellness + Resource Center is a YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia outreach facility created as a resource hub for Southwest Virginia. Their mission is to support family resiliency by providing essential services and programming that allow Southwest Virginia communities to thrive. For more information on the Powerhouse and its programming, contact them at powerhouse@ywcatnva.org. For information about the important work of YWCA, visit www.ywcatnva.org.