YWCA of Columbus: Women's Residency

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Since 1886, we have provided affordable housing for women in transition. Today, the historic Griswold Building in downtown Columbus is home to more than 100 low-income women at any given time—many who are beginning their first jobs; recovering from drug-related, alcohol-related, and mental illnesses; or pursuing their education.

HOW IT WORKS

WHY IT MATTERS

WHAT YOU CAN DO

We provide housing for single women over 18 who are formerly homeless and struggling with mental illness, as well as low-income women over 18.

Beyond offering them a safe place to stay, we work with each resident to create an individualized plan for personal and professional growth. With programs ranging from addiction counseling to GED tutoring, our goal is to help residents become healthier, better able to contribute to the community, and better prepared to attain and retain employment.

60% of program participants increase their income within six months of moving in to the Griswold Building

97% of all residents who have exited Women’s Residency have gained stable employment

95% of residents remain involved in mental health or alcohol and drug treatment programs during their stay at the YWCA

Learn more by reading the Transformations newsletter.

Volunteer To learn about opportunities for working with women residents, contact us at info@ywcacolumbus.org.

Donate Your contributions of money and material goods help us continue to offer housing and meaningful assistance to women in need. See what’s needed most here. To donate, click here.

Get help If you’re a woman in need of housing and would like information about our Women’s Residency programs, contact Caroline McDonagh at 614.224.9121, ext. 1275.

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