It Mattered Then,
It Matters Now
140 Years of YWCA Columbus
In 1886, a small group of women set out to solve a problem and improve life for women and girls in our community. Our five founders – Annie C. Dunham, Alice C. Brown, Harriet E. Ide, Anne E. Dennison, and Elizabeth J. McMillen – met at the First Presbyterian Church to form the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union, which would later become YWCA Columbus, and erect a 12-room boarding house on South 4th Street – across the street from YWCA Columbus’ present-day headquarters and Women’s Residency.
Since its inception, YWCA has been a movement dedicated to the elimination of racism and empowering women. Even in the 19th century, our founders knew it was critical for both service and action to coexist. Today, YWCA Columbus continues to address both our community’s greatest challenges, including homelessness and providing high-quality, affordable childcare, as well as dismantling the root causes of poverty and instability.
For 14 decades, YWCA Columbus has served our neighbors with compassion and raised our voices with boldness – even in the face of backlash and resistance – dedicated to peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all at every turn.
Join the movement today –
and help shape the decades to come.
Additional Ways to Give
Questions about giving? Our team is here to help!
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Makiva McIntosh
Chief Advancement & Engagement Officer
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Alissa Clouse
Director Of Donor Engagement
614.627.3916
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Is this donation tax deductible?
YWCA Columbus is a publicly supported organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and our Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN) is #31-4379597. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep this donation receipt as your official record. No goods or services were received in consideration of such donation.Is my donation secure?
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No. From time to time we may share information from a collaborator or partner. However, we will do this ourselves and never provide for others.How else can I make a gift to YWCA Columbus?
YWCA Columbus accepts donations by way of check, credit card, and stock transfer. To discuss donation opportunities, please contact the Office of Advancement at 614-627-1203.Mail may be sent to:
Office of Advancement
YWCA Columbus
65 South Fourth Street
Columbus, OH 43215 -