YWCA Columbus

Native people face the highest poverty rate of any racial group in the U.S. A major factor? The staggering wage gap. Native women earn just 52 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. This gap persists whether they work part-time or full-time—and it's unacceptable. Native women deserve fair pay and economic justice. We can and must do better. It's past time to come together to #CloseTheWageGap. On #NativeWomensEqualPayDay, we’re highlighting this deep inequality and demanding change. Native women face one of the largest pay gaps in the nation. It’s time to stand up and demand better.

There are a variety of ways to support initiatives helping Central Ohioans at risk of homelessness. ?? Donate to organizations like to the Community Shelter Board at www.csb.org/donate , which coordinates strategy, collaboration and resources to support unhoused people and those at risk. The Mid-Ohio Food Collective, which stocks local food pantries, can leverage donated funds to buy goods in bulk. ?? Volunteer with organizations that provide help, from housing to health care and everything in between. The Anthem Welcome Center at 1006 N. High St. is accepting winter gear donations from 9am-2:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. The space offers on-site health care and housing assistance to those facing homelessness. It's operated as a partnership between the Short North Alliance, Southeast Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. #endhomelessness #donate #community

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A dedicated #volunteer has written a letter just for you. Carillon, one of the many compassionate individuals who bring our mission to life at the YWCA Columbus Family Center, shares how your support makes a life-changing difference. ?? “Your support allows the work to continue on, providing shelter, warm meals, and access to key resources to those adversely impacted by crisis.” This vital work empowers both the individuals we serve and the incredible volunteers who make it all possible. But we can’t do it alone. A #holiday gift from you can ensure this mission continues to uplift our community—providing stability, support, and opportunity to our neighbors. Will you be the force that keeps this work going? Read Carillon’s heartfelt letter by visiting https://buff.ly/4cQJLyz —and stay tuned for another powerful letter coming next week! #YWCACbus #OnAMission #JoinTheMovement

Thanks to YOU, we've made great progress on the Adopt a Resident/Holiday Market! Your generosity is already bringing joy to the families, women, and children we serve at the YWCA Columbus Family Center and Women's Residency.???? But we're not done yet! With just 50 more #donors, we can make sure every child's holiday wishlist at the Family Center is fulfilled. Sign up now with the link in the comments to help spread some magic this #holiday season. ??

??? This season, you have the chance to be part of something truly special. Join YWCA Columbus in bringing the magic of the holidays to the people we serve. There are TWO ways you can make a this season unforgettable: 1. Adopt a Resident ?? Spread holiday joy by giving a resident the perfect, personalized gift. Sign up, receive a resident's wishlist, and make sure they get exactly what they’ve been hoping for! 2. YWCA Holiday Market ?? Help stock the YWCA Columbus Holiday Market, where residents can select gifts for loved ones or themselves without the burden of cost. What a simple way to brighten someone’s holiday! ? Be the reason someone smiles this season. The magic starts with YOU! Click the link to start spreading cheer this year: https://buff.ly/4ewpqyE

The passage of SB 104, also known as the ‘anti-trans bathroom bill,' is a disgraceful act by our statehouse elected officials, which YWCA Columbus vehemently opposes. Read our full statement and contact Gov. DeWine's office at 614-466-3555 to express your opinion. https://buff.ly/4fHzoxS

At YWCA Columbus, we are unyielding in our pursuit of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We know the path isn't easy, but we press forward, empowered by the women who came before us and the unstoppable change-makers of today. The work we do is challenging, and at times, the road seems uncertain—but it is in these moments that we must come together, united in our mission. Now, more than ever, YWCA Columbus needs you to join our movement. We are facing an uncertain future - but we can at the very least face it, daringly, together. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are unstoppable. ?? Read the full letter from our President & CEO Elizabeth C. Brown: https://buff.ly/48StFDw #YWCACbus #OnAMission

Thank you for this incredible show of kindness in supporting YWCA Columbus this World Kindness Day! Each donation brings warmth to those we serve. We are so grateful to our community and partners like?Mid-Ohio Psychological Services?for making a real difference. ??

As results from the 2024 General Election are verified by election officials, YWCA Columbus harkens back to our vision for an inclusive, multiracial democracy in which every voice is heard and valued. And, we invite you to join our movement of building a racially equitable nation in which women and girls can thrive. Read our full statement: https://buff.ly/40zO91q