At YWCA Columbus, we have long believed we have a responsibility to serve those in need in our community. The Champion Companies believes the same. The firm owns and manages about 5,000 apartments across Central Ohio, where its leaders, brother and sister Brian Yeager and Michelle Yeager-Thornton, grew up. As their business has grown, the… Continue Reading Why We Give: The Champion Companies
In our mission to eliminate racism, YWCA Columbus studies the root causes of inequity so that we can combat them. Just as racism underpins so many of our systems—financial, legal, criminal legal system —it also influences our educational systems. In recent months, the news has been full of stories about the controversy over racially focused… Continue Reading Your gift helps us advocate for honesty in education
A recent addition to our growing DE&I team, Phyl coordinates and facilitates our equity-focused workshops and conversations from the perspective of healing, self-love, holistic wellness, and belonging. Phyl earned a Master of Social Work from Boston University and is also a certified practitioner and trainer of Restorative Practices. These practices include the internal work to… Continue Reading Supporting our Staff: Phyl Flanagan, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator
Your gifts support the YWCA Columbus Family Center and Women’s Residency, both of which directly serve those in need of emergency and long-term housing. 215 families served, including 460 children, so far in 2021 104 women supported through the Women’s Residency Program so far this year 71 successful housing outcomes since January 2021 We… Continue Reading Your Contribution Supports Accessible Housing
When you give to YWCA Columbus, you allow us to retain top-tier talent that helps move our advocacy agenda forward. One such team member is Adrienne Lee-Garland. Adrienne serves as Director of the Women’s Residency Program where she establishes a culture that prioritizes the women residents’ needs. Adrienne is passionate about serving others and believes… Continue Reading Supporting our Staff: Adrienne Lee-Garland, Director of Women’s Residency