special statement – March 18, 2021 On Tuesday, March 16, eight lives, six of whom were Asian American women, were murdered in a series of spa shootings in the state of Georgia. YWCA Columbus is deeply saddened by the loss of life as a result of violence that occurred earlier this week. As details about… Continue Reading Our Statement – Georgia Spa Shootings
Press Release – February 4, 2021 YWCA Columbus will be launching their 21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge on March 1st, 2021 as part of a national movement to engage communities in anti-racist work. Participants receive a daily email directing them to 3-4 curated activities such as; reading an article, listening to a… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus to Launch 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge
YWCA Columbus | Statement | YWCA Columbus submitted written testimony for the Columbus City Council hearing on Reimagining Public Safety. You can view our statement below as well as additional resources and information about the shooting of Casey Goodson: WRITTEN TESTIMONY FOR REIMAGINING PUBLIC SAFETY SUBMITTED BY LALITHA PAMIDIGANTAM, POLICY ANALYST YWCA COLUMBUS BEFORE… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus Submits Written Testimony for the Columbus City Council hearing on Reimagining Public Safety
Justice for Casey Goodson – Statement from YWCA Columbus: We at YWCA Columbus were heartbroken to learn of the killing of another young Black man at the hands of police, and right here in our own community, on Friday December 4, 2020. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Goodson family, and all who… Continue Reading Justice for Casey Goodson – Our Statement
Columbus, Ohio, December 7, 2020 – YWCA Columbus is proud to announce three new leaders: Sabrina Horton, Chief Advancement and Engagement Officer; Steve Stevenson, Managing Director of Housing; and Nichelle Harris, Managing Director of Education. Sabrina Horton joined YWCA Columbus’ Senior Leadership Team as Chief Advancement and Engagement Officer in November. Sabrina oversees advancement, donor… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus Welcomes Three New Leaders as Chief Advancement and Engagement Officer, Managing Director of Education and Managing Director of Housing