• Activists and Agitators 2025: Passes Now Live!

    We’re thrilled to announce that renowned writer and speaker Ijeoma Oluo will join us for this year’s Activists and Agitators event! This powerful evening will focus on housing justice, the urgent, actionable steps we can take to support our community, and a special celebration of the 20th anniversary of the YWCA Columbus Family Center.

    Early bird passes are LIVE now — secure yours before the special pricing ends!

  • Celebrate Hope Through Art — Vote Now!

    This summer, YWCA Columbus asked youth, adults, and staff: “What Does Hope Mean to You?” The result is a powerful collection of original artwork showcasing the heart and resilience of our community.

    Now it’s your turn to be part of the story — scroll the gallery and vote for your favorite! Voting is open for a limited time, and winning pieces will be featured in our 140th anniversary calendar celebrating YWCA Columbus’ legacy and future.

  • Join Us: Call for the Release of Funding for Afterschool Programs

    Afterschool and summer programs like YWCA Kids Place keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families — but funding for them is at risk. Take action with us today!

  • Stronger Together for Racial Equity

    The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is an eight-week journey (June 2- July 25) of daily learning and reflection designed to deepen your understanding of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Through curated articles, podcasts, and other resources, you’ll explore how injustice impacts our communities—and what you can do to create meaningful change. Connect with others, reflect personally, and take action toward a more equitable future.

  • Thank YOU for Taking Action

    Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual event on sustainable emergency shelter funding in Central Ohio. If you missed it, there's still time to make a real difference. Use your power—download our Advocacy Toolkit and help ensure families in our community have access to safe, stable shelter. Your action matters.

  • Thank you!

    We’re deeply thankful to everyone who came out to celebrate the 40th Annual Women of Achievement — and to all who left inspired to create change after hearing the incredible stories of strength, courage, and impact.

    See you next year!

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    New Spaces at the YWCA Family Center Open for Play

    The new and improved YWCA Family Center playground officially reopened on July 11, 2024, after its soft reopening for residents in June.

  • Sign Up to Volunteer at the YWCA Family Center

    Our volunteers provide support and — most importantly — serve 100% of our residents’ meals 365 days a year.

  • Justice, Equity & Belonging Training

    Advance Racial Equity Now

YWCA Columbus is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

What We Do ↘

YWCA Columbus is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We defy the status quo that puts women, people of color, and the marginalized on unequal footing.

  • Social Justice

    Social Justice

    By providing practical resources and educating our community, we promote empowerment and inclusion.

  • Housing

    Housing

    We create a community of safety and stability through emergency shelter and supportive housing.

  • Youth Development

    Youth Development

    We are committed to youth development so that with each new generation, we’re all wiser and kinder.

What’s Happening

The latest updates from YWCA Columbus

Community Impact ↘

139

years of changing the lives of those that are most vulnerable in Columbus.

305

Women of Achievement honored since the program began in 1986.

1,500

children served daily through our childcare programs.

Change starts with you. Sign up today to see our work in action and get involved!

Our Mission: YWCA Columbus is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice freedom, and dignity for all.