It is with profound sadness that You Have the Power announces the sudden passing of our Chief Executive Officer, Cathy Gurley. Cathy served as CEO of You Have the Power for 12 years, providing visionary leadership, steady guidance, and an unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission. Since becoming CEO in 2012, Cathy played a pivotal...
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Virginia Trimble, a cherished advocate, volunteer, and friend to You Have the Power. Virginia’s commitment to empowering survivors and strengthening our community has left a profound and lasting impact on Nashville and on all of us who had the privilege of working alongside her....
We are just one week away from You Have the Power’s 30th Anniversary Breakfast, and you are invited!On Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 AM, we will gather at Fourteenth Avenue Baptist Church to celebrate three decades of advocacy, education, and support for victims of crime in Tennessee. This year’s theme, “Powered by Community, Empowered by...
You Have the Power invites you to an important and empowering lunch-and-learn webinar, Together We Act: Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors, on Friday, April 25th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CT) with facilitator Sharon Travis. This free webinar is for anyone who wants to better understand how to support survivors of sexual violence with empathy, compassion, and awareness. During...
The You Have the Power board and staff send our deepest condolences to the family of Steve Turner. As a founding board member and longtime supporter, Steve’s dedication to You Have the Power, Nashville, and our communities was unwavering. His passion, generosity, and commitment to our mission helped shape who we are today. We are...
To those impacted by the tragedy at Antioch High School, Our hearts are with you. To those whose lives were lost far too soon and to those who were injured in this senseless incident, we hold you close in our thoughts. This loss has left an irreplaceable void, and we grieve with you. Schools should...
You Have the Power is proud to announce our second Walk the Talk! The walk will be held on Saturday, October 12th, at the Children’s Memory Garden in Centennial Park. We walk to honor the lives and help tell the stories of children in Davidson County who have lost their lives to violence. We hope to raise...
As of August 15th, 2024, You Have the Power will resume a remote work environment. Our home on White Avenue is being sold. After thoroughly exploring our options for new office spaces, we concluded that remote work is the best temporary solution rather than assuming a lease on a space that didn’t meet our needs....
Mary Martin, a passionate advocate for victims of sexual assault, passed away on July 4th, 2024, at the age of 85. Mary had a long and successful career as a music executive and manager, which later brought her to Nashville. She managed artists such as Emmylou Harris, Leonard Cohen, Vince Gill, Van Morrison, etc., and...
Did you know? In any given year, about 10% of people over the age of 60 experience some form of elder abuse. Only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse is reported to adult protective services or law enforcement. According to the Senior Investor Protection Resource Center, one in five people over the age of...
YHTP is thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Board Chair, Irma Paz-Bernstein. With a wealth of experience and a passion for our mission, Ms. Bernstein is poised to lead our organization to new heights. Speaking about her experience with YHTP, she states, “Serving for YHTP has been a continual discovery of the work...
Thank you to WKRN News 2 for highlighting You Have the Power and The Children’s Memory Garden of Nashville. Check out the full story here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Children, no matter how innocent, are not immune to violent crime; they are among the countless number of victims senselessly killed in our community each year....
Honor these children with You Have The Power, and join us for Walk the Talk October 28th in Centennial Park. I want to tell you about five stories. They are the stories of: Abiel Castro, a 13-year-old boy who loved basketball, video games, and school – and who died from a gunshot wound in August...
Join us for You Have The Power: Walk the Talk at Centennial Park on October 28 at 11:00 am. This walk is to honor the lives and help tell the stories of children in Davidson County who have lost their lives to violence. We hope to raise awareness of and help people connect with the...
You Have the Power is hosting a 2 hour Train the Trainer session on the Youth Impact Curriculum. Our curriculum is designed to stand alone or supplement the good work and materials you are already using. Certificate of Attendance Provided! The curriculum is updated annually and developed by a coalition of leading educators, guidance counselors,...
Abbie Bayless recently joined the Nashville crime victim advocacy group, You Have the Power (YHTP), as Agency Communication Coordinator. The mission of the nonprofit is to empower those victimized by crime through information, advocacy, and understanding. ‘We are thrilled to welcome Abbie’s energy, knowledge, and experience to help us further our mission,” said Cathy Gurley,...
You Have the Power and Alive Hospice partnered to extend a unique program geared toward adolescent siblings and friends of those taken by violence who are experiencing trauma caused by the loss. Through YHTP, Alive Hospice will provide this service to siblings and young friends who have suffered a loss through homicide at no cost. A qualified...
