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.
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Social Justice
By providing practical resources and educating our community, we promote empowerment and inclusion.
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Housing
We create a community of safety and stability through emergency shelter and supportive housing.
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Youth Development
We are committed to youth development so that with each new generation, we’re all wiser and kinder.
Our Programs ↘
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Women's Residency
This program provides long-term housing and supportive services for women with disabilities.
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YWCA Family Center
The YWCA Family Center provides emergency shelter for families experiencing a housing crisis.
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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 provides leadership and empowerment training to high school girls.
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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
These workshop sessions promote racial literacy and help individuals + groups actively fight racism.
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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Helps empower women and end homelessness.