• A group of six diverse women smiling, standing in front of an orange geometric patterned background, with overlaid text that reads '2026 Women of Achievement: It mattered then, it matters now.'

    The 2026 Class Has Arrived 🌟

    Our newest Women of Achievement class is here! Read their stories and grab your pass today before this event sells out.

    Meet the Honorees + Get Your Pass
  • Four people participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at an event with YWCA Safe & Sound branding, with balloons in the background.

    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.

    Enroll Now
  • Four children, two girls and two boys, smiling and standing together at a playground with metal climbing structure, trees in the background. They appear happy and are posing for the photo.

    Join Us: Call for the Release of Funding for Afterschool Programs

    Afterschool and summer programs like YWCA Kids Place keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families — but funding for them is at risk. Take action with us today!

    READ MORE & SIGN THE PETITION
  • A community event flyer for Columbus Ohio YWCA urging action to save shelters, featuring multiple hands stacked together, with overlaying bold white text that emphasizes urgency and community support.

    Thank YOU for Taking Action

    Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual event on sustainable emergency shelter funding in Central Ohio. If you missed it, there's still time to make a real difference. Use your power—download our Advocacy Toolkit and help ensure families in our community have access to safe, stable shelter. Your action matters.

    Get the Advocacy Toolkit
  • Group of diverse volunteers standing outdoors in front of a white truck with 'Go MINDS' logo, some wearing orange shirts with 'BE Selfless' printed, others in casual clothes, smiling for the camera.

    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
  • Justice, Equity & Belonging Training

    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

    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 ↘

139

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

305

Women of Achievement honored since the program began in 1986.

1,500

children served daily through our childcare programs.

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