YWCA Columbus Turns 140 Years Old! 🎉

For 14 decades, YWCA Columbus has served our neighbors with compassion and raised our voices with boldness – even in the face of backlash – dedicated to peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Our mission has not changed – only the moment.
Help us celebrate this milestone at our fall anniversary gala!

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How Are We Doing?

Please take a moment to complete YWCA Columbus’ quick survey to help guide our programs, events, and communications in the coming months!

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Our Second Safe & Sound Location is HERE! 🌟

Are you a Columbus parent in need of trusted childcare? Our second Safe & Sound space located near downtown Columbus is HERE! We are proud to offer Early Start programming through the City of Columbus for children ages 2–5.

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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.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Advance Racial Equity Now

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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

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

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

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