A Season of Hope, A Year of Action
2025 has brought challenges for our community, our sector, and the people we serve, yet at YWCA Columbus our commitment has never wavered. Grounded in our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, we know that lasting progress is only possible when we come together.
As we look toward 2026, we invite our community to help build a future grounded in safety, hope, and collective care. This holiday season your support can make a real impact.
Together Through It All:
Our 2025 Year in Review
This year, YWCA Columbus celebrated major milestones and faced challenges head-on: from honoring groundbreaking leaders at the 40th annual Women of Achievement to marking 20 years of the Family Center and responding to the urgent needs of emergency shelter in our community.
Through it all we remained steadfast in our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all and we move forward with hope for the work still ahead.
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Donate Our Most-Needed Items
At the YWCA Family Center and our permanent supportive housing at Women’s Residency, new needs arise every day. To support the families and residents we serve, we’ve put together a list of our most-needed items on our Mindful Giving site. Shop online, and your donations will be sent directly to us—making it easy to spread joy and make an impact this holiday season.
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Volunteer With Us
You can make a meaningful impact at the YWCA Family Center by volunteering this season. From meal service to supporting the EARN Store, your involvement creates a tangible, immediate difference in the lives of the people we serve and strengthens our community.
Click here to explore volunteer opportunities.
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Make a Donation
Your donation helps us reach more individuals that need our services and broaden our impact within the community. More than that, your support drives us closer to a future rooted in equity, empowerment, inclusion, and the values of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Click here to join our mission.
Make your gift today and help ensure a future where peace, justice, freedom, and dignity belong to everyone.
Your support powers this work — and the time to act is now.
Donate $25 or above and we’ll send you our commemorative 140th anniversary calendar.
Additional Ways to Give
Questions about giving? Our team is here to help!
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Makiva McIntosh
Chief Advancement & Engagement Officer
614.627.1203 -
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?
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 -