YWCA Columbus

This year when collecting wishlists from children at the Family Center, we asked what they would like people to know about them. Here are some of the best answers: ?? I'm good at skateboarding ?? I'm cool and awesome ?? I'm an honor roll student ?? I'm a princess ?? I love the Vikings ?? I can do a back bend for a long time ?? I'm not gonna be on the naughty list! #Holidays2024

YWCA Columbus unequivocally condemns all terroristic acts of racial intimidation and the spread of Nazi ideologies that seek to divide and harm us. Firmly rooted in our mission to eliminate racism, we join our partners at Jewish Family Services - and many other organizations and faith leaders - in condemning these recent displays of hate. And echo calls from JewishColumbus leadership, Julie Tilson Stanley, to reject “antisemitism, racism and all forms of hate and instead promote communities where all people can live without fear or intimidation.”

?? Attention KIPP Columbus families! Starting January 7, 2025, YWCA Columbus is excited to bring our trusted before and after-school programs to KIPP Columbus Elementary School! ?? YWCA Kids Place has years of experience supporting children's growth through engaging STEAM activities, social-emotional learning, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. We’ll be on-site to assist with registration and answer any questions on the following dates: ?? Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 | 9-11 a.m. ?? Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 | 4-5:30 p.m. ?? Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 | 1:30-3 p.m. Remember to bring your child’s birth certificate, social security card(s) for all family members, and pay stubs from the last 30 days if you’re applying for financial aid. (YWCA Kids Place accepts PFCC/Title XX!) Join us on January 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. for an Open House to meet our team! For more details, visit https://buff.ly/49dIXmj as online registration is OPEN NOW! #YWCACbus #OnAMission #Childcare

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