A Season of Hope, A Year of Action

In 2005, YWCA Columbus launched a bold experiment: to create a safe, supportive, family-first emergency shelter grounded in dignity and community.

Since then, the Family Center has served over 7,500 families, helping them stabilize, find housing, and rebuild.

Our 20th anniversary calls on our community to honor this impact and ensure it can continue for the next generation. 

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20 years of impact:

For 20 years, the YWCA Family Center has been a safe haven and launching pad for families
in our community. Hear from Family Center staff about the center’s vital role, the lives it supports, and why protecting this resource matters now more than ever.

As we honor this milestone of courage and transformation, we must also fight to safeguard it.

We need your help today to ensure the Family Center can meet this moment—and the next.

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  • Makiva McIntosh

    Makiva McIntosh

    Chief Advancement & Engagement Officer
    614.627.1203

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  • Alissa Clouse

    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.

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    Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is a high priority. We use Blackbaud to protect your credit card information, when used according to manufacturer’s instructions. Blackbaud encrypts personal and credit card information during all transactions and sends an automated confirmation email for all transactions.

    Do you trade or sell contact lists?
    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

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