YWCA Columbus is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

What We Do ↘

YWCA Columbus defies the status quo that puts women, people of color, and the marginalized on unequal footing. By fostering dialogue, providing practical resources, and educating our community, we promote empowerment and inclusion. We initiate systematic social change that will create a Columbus of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

  • Social Justice

    Social Justice

    By providing practical resources and educating our community, we promote empowerment and inclusion.

  • Housing

    Housing

    We create a community of safety and stability through emergency shelter and supportive housing.

  • Youth Development

    Youth Development

    We are committed to youth development so that with each new generation, we’re all wiser and kinder.

Our Programs ↘

  • Women's Residency

    Women's Residency

    This program provides long-term housing and supportive services for women with disabilities.

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  • YWCA Family Center

    YWCA Family Center

    The YWCA Family Center provides emergency shelter for families experiencing a housing crisis.

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  • YWCA Kids Place

    YWCA Kids Place

    YWCA Columbus has 30+ years of experience providing this affordable, high-quality childcare program.

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  • Bright Futures

    Bright Futures

    Bright Futures provides leadership and empowerment training to high school girls.

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  • Kathy Duffy Espy Leadership for Social Change Program

    Kathy Duffy Espy Leadership for Social Change Program

    This program educates and prepares young leaders with the skills to create change in our community,

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  • Justice, Equity and Belonging Training

    Justice, Equity and Belonging Training

    These workshop sessions promote racial literacy and help individuals + groups actively fight racism.

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Community Impact ↘

By fostering dialogue, educating our community, and providing essential services in housing and childcare, YWCA Columbus initiates systematic change that will foster a Columbus of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

137

years of changing the lives of those that are most vulnerable in Columbus.

293

Women of Achievement honored since the program began in 1986.

22,000

children served through our childcare programs.

What’s Happening

The latest updates from YWCA Columbus

Our Mission: YWCA Columbus is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice freedom, and dignity for all.

The time is now. We're ready to take bold action - and we need you to do the same. ↘

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Provides supplies for our leadership programs.

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Helps empower women and end homelessness.