• Our Stories, Your Impact

    Experience the power of our mission through the voices of dedicated volunteers living out our values and those we serve in our programs. From the YWCA Columbus Family Center to the Women’s Residency Program, these powerful testimonials showcase how YOUR support creates meaningful change.

  • Spread Some Cheer This Year!

    Make the Holidays Magical: Adopt a Resident or Donate to the
    YWCA Holiday Market and Spread Joy This Season!

  • Empower Change, Forge Connections

    Kathy Duffy Espy Leadership for Social Change Program: 2025 cohort applications are now CLOSED!

    Thank you for applying!

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    New Spaces at the YWCA Family Center Open for Play

    The new and improved YWCA Family Center playground officially reopened on July 11, 2024, after its soft reopening for residents in June.

  • Sign Up to Volunteer at the YWCA Family Center

    Our volunteers provide support and — most importantly — serve 100% of our residents’ meals 365 days a year.

  • Justice, Equity & Belonging Training

    Advance Racial Equity Now

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 is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We defy the status quo that puts women, people of color, and the marginalized on unequal footing.

  • 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.

What’s Happening

The latest updates from YWCA Columbus

Community Impact ↘

138

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.

Change starts with you. Sign up today to see our work in action and get involved!

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