Press Release

Aug. 15, 2023 (COLUMBUS, OH) – Beginning in June, YWCA Columbus, along with Bridging Our Communities Together for Success, ACHIEVE Professional Development Center, and the City of Columbus, offered a free 12-week institute for high school students interested in earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Twelve students participated in the workforce development program and received all… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus Recognizes Local Youth Through Workforce Development Program

June 22, 2023 (COLUMBUS, OH) – Last night, YWCA Columbus announced that Ibram X. Kendi will be speaking at its Oct. 19 Activists and Agitators event about antiracism, education, and his recent work to make history accessible to all ages.  “Dr. Kendi is well-known for his research and activism around systemic racism, and we are… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus Welcomes Ibram X. Kendi to Columbus

June 12, 2023 (Columbus, Ohio) – On Friday, June 9, YWCA Columbus was awarded the 2023 Association Excellence Award for Mission Impact in the Field of Racial Justice by Margaret Mitchell, CEO of YWCA USA. The award, which was presented during YWCA USA’s Awards Reception and Persimmon Party, capped off YWCA USA’s National Conference in Washington D.C., a three-day gathering for YWCA… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus Achieves Top Honor on National Stage

MARCH 22, 2023 (COLUMBUS, OH) – On Thursday, April 27, 2023, YWCA Columbus will host its 38th annual Women of Achievement luncheon at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, celebrating six women who have made outstanding contributions to their workplaces, communities, families, and the Central Ohio region. This year’s Women of Achievement are: Laurel Beatty Blunt… Continue Reading YWCA Columbus Presents 38th Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon