Billionaire author, MacKenzie Scott, donates $2m to YWCA Greater Baton Rouge 3 months 3 weeks 4 days ago Wednesday, December 16 2020 Dec 16, 2020 December 16, 2020 7:19 AM December 16, 2020 in News Source: CNN MacKenzie Scott A well-known philanthropist and author has donated billions of dollars to nonprofits across the U.S., and some of her charity will reach Louisiana's capital city. The gift marks the largest from a single donor in the YWCA's history. “I would like to thank Ms. MacKenzie Scott for her investment in the YWCA and our mission of serving women and eliminating racism,” said YWCA Greater Baton Rouge CEO Dianna Payton. “This transformative gift will have an immediate impact on the lives of those we serve in the Capital Region. With the use of this unrestricted donation, we will have the opportunity to strengthen and fund our programs and initiatives in a meaningful way that will benefit our community as a whole.”