family center - how you can help

Every day of the year, we rely on volunteers to provide and serve three nutrituous meals a day to our families. That's where you come in. As a volunteer meal host, you can help by cooking or funding either a single meal or meals on an ongoing basis.

volunteer

Offer hands-on support by reading to children, spending time with families, or arranging a group outing. To volunteer, fill out a volunteer interest form. You will be contacted regarding current volunteer opportunities.

volunteer interest form

host a meal

We rely on volunteers 365 days a year to provide meals to families. You can help by providing funds for a single meal or for meals on an ongoing basis.

become a meal host

1. Read the meal hosting guidelines.
2. View our meal calendar.
3. Pick an open date. Any dates without group assignment are open dates and available for dinner hosting.
4. Submit a meal host application. You will be contacted regarding your interest in hosting a meal.

donate

Donate your contributions of money and material goods to help us continue to offer housing and meaningful assistance to families in need. See what's needed most.

YWCA Columbus, a United Way Agency, receives support from the Community Shelter Board and its funders, which include the City of Columbus, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and the United Way of Central Ohio.