Give Material Items
Some families enter our emergency shelter with only the clothes on their backs. You can make a big impact by donating our most-needed items. Help us continue to meet the critical needs of the women and families we serve each day, by shopping our Amazon wishlists for the YWCA Family Center and the Women’s Residency Program.
Shop Our Amazon Wishlist
Click to shop our most-needed items for the families and women we serve.
Host a Donation Drive
Collect our most-needed items. All items must be new and unused. Contact Alexa Molitor at amolitor@ywcacolumbus.org for an updated list!
Frequently Asked Questions
Right now, there is a critical need for diapers (sizes 4-6), pull-ups (sizes 2T-5T), baby wipes, baby bottles, and other toiletries, which you can shop on our Amazon Wish Lists.
For the most up-to-date list of our most-needed items, please contact our Volunteer and Donations team.
614.253.3955
volunteer_donations@ywcacolumbus.org
YWCA Family Center
900 Harvey Ct.
Columbus, OH 43219
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For health reasons, all items must be new or unopened. We recommend donating used items including clothing, appliances, linen, and furniture to the following agencies, who will give them to people in need:
United Methodist Free Store
614-445-7342 x14
946 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43206
Westside Free Store
614-351-5480
61 S. Powell Ave.
Columbus, OH 43204
Our licensed, five-star child care center located on-site has a specific list of toys and books that are currently needed. Please reach out to us at volunteer_donations@ywcacolumbus.org for the updated list.
More Questions? Please contact our Volunteer & Donations Team.
Alexa Molitor
Volunteer & Donations Manager
65 South Fourth St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614.253.3955