Who We Are
YWCA Columbus defies a status quo that puts women, people of color, and the
underprivileged on uneven footing. By fostering dialog, providing practical
resources, and educating, we promote empowerment and inclusion. We initiate systematic
social change that will create a Columbus of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
What We Do
YWCA Columbus has been serving Columbus, Ohio since 1886, pushing its residents to boldly stand up against injustices within our community and passionately protect the most vulnerable among us. In 1952, our organization chose to desegregate our swimming pool—the first to do so in Columbus. Since then, we have made it our goal to give our community the gift of “going first” time and time again – creating space to hash out issues, look for solutions, and march boldly toward equity for all.
We fulfill our mission and promote dignity for all by addressing urgent issues for today, discussing and planning how to solve these issues for tomorrow, and by fostering systemic change through courageous action and education to prevent issues from arising in the future.
