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Columbus Business First |  Article | YWCA Columbus’ mission has long been to eliminate racism, but now that goal is being further put into action with the launch of its new Center for Racial Equity. The center’s focus includes conducting racial equity trainings for Columbus-area businesses and nonprofits and expanding the organization’s racial equity policy… Continue Reading YWCA’s new Center for Racial Equity is training Central Ohio businesses on anti-racism

Columbus Dispatch |  Article | Black community leaders urged public and private officials to do more to create affordable housing in Greater Columbus, saying the need has become as dire as ever. … Christie Angel, president and CEO of YWCA in Columbus, said her organization now shelters 188 individuals, 76% of whom are Black. She… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus joins community leaders to demand affordable housing

During yesterday’s Activists and Agitators event, a statement was made that was harmful to our local Jewish community and the Bexley community. YWCA Columbus apologizes for the pain this comment has caused, and we accept responsibility for the harm inflicted. We have redacted that portion of the event video so the statement is not repeated,… Continue Reading A statement from YWCA Columbus

          YWCA Columbus is proud to announce the launch of the American Electric Power Foundation Center for Racial Equity at YWCA Columbus. The new Center will include YWCA Columbus’s existing diversity, equity, and inclusion training services as well as new programs focused on civic engagement, community dialogue, advocacy, leadership empowerment, and… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus and American Electric Power Foundation Launch New Center for Racial Equity

Columbus Navigator  |  Article  | This year’s Activists and Agitators event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2021. During the event, participants will be encouraged to build on conversations happening across the community to “redefine the future of housing, education, and community safety.” … In case you’ve never had… Continue Reading Activists and Agitators, AKA the most inspiring event in Columbus, is back