🎉 Meet the 2026 Women of Achievement! We’re thrilled to introduce this incredible class of leaders. ✨ Learn more about the 2026 honorees and don’t miss snagging an early-bird pass for just $100! 🔗 Follow the link to learn more + secure your pass: buff.ly/6RYG8tJ

Our shelters are at a tipping point. Our community needs action and now is the time. YWCA Columbus President and CEO Elizabeth Brown joins local leaders in calling for stable, long-term funding to keep shelter doors open and support those experiencing homelessness. Read the op-ed : buff.ly/0DMpTFM

Hey, Columbus! Holiday shopping is here — why not use some of that energy to do good? ✨ Shop the YWCA Columbus Holiday Market and make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors. Even the smallest gift can have a BIG impact. 🧡 Shop with purpose, give back, and spread joy: buff.ly/uADXHuo

Today we honor all who have served and recognize the women and gender-expansive people whose courage and leadership have often gone unrecognized. YWCA Columbus thanks our veterans for their service, sacrifice, and continued commitment to equity, community, and lasting change.

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, YWCA Columbus honors the strength and leadership of Indigenous communities. We remain committed to justice, reconciliation, and amplifying Indigenous voices—today and every day. 🧡 #OneYWCA #OnAMission #YWCACbus

The #19thAmendment didn’t guarantee the vote for all women—and 105 years later, barriers remain. 🗳️ Local elections decide housing, schools, and safety in Columbus. Make sure you’re registered to vote —and remind 3 women you love to do the same. 🧡

Did you know you can make twice the difference with one gift? 💡 Many employers offer matching gift programs—meaning your #donation to YWCA Columbus could go even further for women, families, and young leaders in our community. Ready to double your impact? 🔗 Click here: buff.ly/gMc37r9

There’s a brand-new way to give at YWCA Columbus! 🧡 With Mindful Giving, supporting our mission has never been easier — just one click can create real impact. Your support fuels programs that change lives and strengthen our community — together, we make it happen. 🔗 Visit buff.ly/Xlh2sCT now!

YWCA Columbus' amazing staff are all about dedication, grit, and heart. On #NationalNonprofitDay we celebrate the everyday heroes who turn compassion into action. Thank you for believing in a world where everyone has a place. 🧡 #OneYWCA

📝 August is National Make-A-Will Month! Your will can protect loved ones and support YWCA Columbus’ mission to eliminate racism & empower women. Create yours free with our partner FreeWill— buff.ly/gha9RAH 🧡

YWCA Columbus Kids’ Place is up for After School/Summer Camp Program in the 2025 CBUS Top Picks! 🧡 Vote at dispatch.gannettcontests.com/2025-CBUS-To... by Aug. 31 & help us celebrate safe, enriching spaces where kids thrive. Let’s win this, Columbus! 💪✨

That’s a wrap on this year’s Racial Justice Challenge! Thank you to all who joined us in person or online — your commitment to equity makes a real impact. 🧡 Feeling inspired? Visit www.ywcacolumbus.org/social-justi... to get involved in advancing justice RIGHT NOW or donate to support the work.

🎨 Art From the Heart artists shared powerful reflections on hope. 🖼️ Vote for your favorite: www.ywcacolumbus.org/art-from-the... Feeling inspired? Donate to YWCA Columbus — every dollar fuels hope and community programs. 🧡

📚 YWCA Kids Place is now enrolling in Westerville, Gahanna & Columbus for Fall 2025! Our award-winning before & after school programs offer STEAM, SEL, fitness, & more — all in your child’s school for a smooth transition. 🔗 Learn more & register at www.ywcacolumbus.org/youth-develo...

YWCA Columbus unequivocally condemns the recent Executive Order that directs federal agencies to find ways to more easily criminalize homelessness through punitive measures such as forced removal from public spaces and involuntary institutionalization. www.ywcacolumbus.org/blog-collect...

🎟️ Passes are LIVE for Activists & Agitators 2025! Join us at CCAD's Canzani Center for a powerful night with Ijeoma Oluo, focused on housing justice, action, and 20 years of the YWCA Family Center. Early bird pricing won’t last — click here: www.ywcacolumbus.org/get-involved...

This week our friends in the Make A Day food truck brought joy and delicious meals to our downtown space! 🍽️ Thanks to their generosity, 70 residents and staff were served with care and kindness. Grateful for community partners who nourish both body and spirit. 🧡 #YWCACbus #OnAMission

On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay, we highlight the persistent wage gap impacting Black Women. The wage gap for Black women compared to non-Hispanic white men is 66 cents for full time, year-round workers. #ONEYWCA

The Civil Rights Act didn't just change laws — it changed lives. Today, we honor the leaders, organizers, and everyday people who risked everything to make justice a reality. ✊🏾 Their fight continues in our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. #CivilRightsActAnniversary #OneYWCA #YWCACbus

Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and medical care.

YWCA Columbus is deeply disappointed in the passage of Ohio’s state budget, which reflects a broader policy choice to prioritize tax relief for the wealthiest individuals and investments... www.ywcacolumbus.org/blog-collect...

Take us back to the joy, color, and connection of the Stonewall Columbus Pride March! 🌈 Celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride in community was a beautiful reminder of the power of collective care. Showing up together reflects our mission: eliminating racism, empowering women, and uplifting every voice. 🧡

Last week, Ohio House Republicans introduced a bill that would ban abortions and treat them as homicide, potentially impacting access to IVF and some forms of contraception, as well. Read more here: www.ywcacolumbus.org/blog-collect...

Today is #LGBTQEqualPayDay, marking the approx. date THIS year LGBTQ+ workers needed to work to earn the equivalent of what a non-queer, cisgendered person earned in 2024. We need policies that close the wage gap so that work done = pay earned, regardless of our identities. #YWCACbus #OnAMission

Still need summer childcare? ☀️ YWCA Kids Place at KIPP Columbus has spots open! Kids enjoy STEAM fun, field trips & more. 📅 June 9–July 25 📍 KIPP Columbus 📞 614-327-8325 🔗 buff.ly/4LnCW2L #YWCAKidsPlace #YWCACbus #OnAMission

77% of intimate partner homicide victims are women. 69% of those women are killed with a gun. This is not just a statistic—it’s a crisis. It’s why YWCA fights every day to ensure that all women and girls can live free from violence, fear, and intimidation. #ONEYWCA #GunViolenceAwarenessDay

Last week our Leadership & Social Justice team gathered with LSC alumni to learn the basics of advocacy and take real action on issues like housing, education & the state budget. When we show up together, we help build the future we deserve. 💪 #YWCACbus #OnAMission

YWCA Columbus celebrates Pride Month to recognize our LGBTQIA+ community and advocate for policies that protect and empower LGBTQIA+ people. In this moment where fundamental civil rights are under attack, we are proud to be in solidarity until justice just is. #PrideMonth2025 #ONEYWCA

Our shelters need us. Our community needs us. Now is the time. Read YWCA Columbus President and CEO Elizabeth C. Brown’s op-ed for @dispatch.com here: www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

🚨 We are #LIVE! Spare an hour, make a real difference. #Columbus, join the call: us02web.zoom.us/j/88512215218

🚨 It’s happening TODAY! 🚨 Just one hour can help protect families from crisis. Join us 12:30–1:30 PM for a free #virtual event as shelters face devastating 2025 cuts. Hear real stories. Get tools. Take action. 🛑 Don’t wait—your voice matters. 👉 www.ywcacolumbus.org/get-involved...

Looking for something fun + meaningful to do the last week of May? 🧡 Join YWCA Columbus for Alumni Week of Service! Volunteer, connect, and make a BIG impact—no need to be an alum. Bring a friend + dive into doing good! www.ywcacolumbus.org/alumni-week-... #YWCACbus #OnAMission #Volunteer

Emergency shelters in Central Ohio face major 2025 funding cuts. Families are at risk—action is urgent. 🛑 Join YWCA Columbus for a free virtual event on May 28, 12:30–1:30 PM. Hear real stories & get tools to advocate. Register now— www.ywcacolumbus.org/get-involved... ❗ #YWCACbus

⚡️Training you can’t miss.⚡️ Our Restorative Practices course helps you build real community, navigate conflict, and lead with empathy. 💡 Great for HR, DE&I teams, and educators. 🎉 Use code SUMMER25 for 10% off—limited time! 🔗 Get it here + explore more JEB trainings: buff.ly/9rabiN6

🌏 From civil rights activism to community leadership, AAPI women have shaped history and continue to lead the fight for justice. This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we celebrate their impact and push for a more inclusive future. #StrongerTogether #YWCACbus

Emergency shelters in Central Ohio are facing major funding cuts in 2025—putting thousands of families at risk. Join YWCA Columbus for a free virtual event on May 28 to learn how YOU can help. Register now + share to support our neighbors. 🔗 www.ywcacolumbus.org/get-involved...

Today on Red Dress Day, YWCA Columbus honors missing and harmed Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit & gender-diverse people. This crisis demands more than awareness—it demands action. We uplift Indigenous voices, support Indigenous-led work, and stand in solidarity. ❤️ #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay

Today, we celebrate the strength, joy, and resilience of trans people. Visibility matters, but true equity means safety, support, and the freedom to thrive. Trans lives are valuable—today and every day. #TDOV #YWCACbus #OnAMission

The #WageGap is real. Women earn just 83¢ for every $1 made by non-Hispanic white men—even less for women of color. We can and must do better. #EqualPayDay Learn more at equalpay2day.org and lift your voice with us. #YWCACbus #OnAMission

The elimination of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is deeply troubling and reflects the Trump-Vance administration's disregard for vulnerable populations. Crucially, USICH has been effectively reducing homelessness since 2010... www.ywcacolumbus.org/blog-collection/usich-mar-2025

Five women. One boarding house. A legacy of strength. ✨ Since 1886, YWCA Columbus has provided shelter and support—and we’re still boldly upholding that mission today. 🧡 Help continue their legacy—safe housing for all: buff.ly/ElLRZOZ #YWCACbus #OnAMission #WomensHistoryMonth

YWCA Columbus is deeply disappointed in The Ohio State University’s decision to eliminate its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Center for Belonging and Social Change. buff.ly/h3yj811

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨ We are one day into the holy month, and we honor this time of reflection, compassion, and community. May this season bring peace, strength, and unity to all who observe. #Ramadan #YWCACbus #OnAMission

Real love uplifts and empowers! 💖 This Valentine’s Day, #ShareTheLove by donating, shopping our most-needed items, or volunteering with YWCA Columbus. Together, we’re building a future of hope and possibility! 💕 #ONEYWCA #OnAMission

TONIGHT, Wed. Feb 12 at 7pm Right now, the Fair School Funding Plan is being threatened by lawmakers who are backtracking on funding promised to Ohio's public schools. Join us to learn what we need to do now to protect our public schools. RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, and #BlackHistory is American history. 🧡 At YWCA Columbus, we honor the Black leaders who have shaped our past and continue to drive change. Their impact fuels our mission to eliminate racism and empower women—this month and every month. #OnAMission #YWCACbus

Trayvon Martin should be celebrating his 30th birthday today.

🚨 Two months until the event of the year! 🚨 Join us April 2, 2025, to celebrate leaders shaping a more equitable future—in person or online! ✨ Register by March 23 → https://buff.ly/4fVY5qV ✨ #WOA2025 #WOA #YWCACbus #OnAMission #WomenOfAchievement

An increase in 2024: columbusunderground.com/report-homel...

Representation matters. Electing more women & gender-expansive leaders strengthens our democracy. 🧡 At the 40th #WomenOfAchievement, we’re honoring officials leading the way for gender equity! Nominate by Feb. 21 & save your spot for this special celebration. 🔗 https://buff.ly/42uuOQr