Press Releases | YMCA of Central Ohio

YMCA of Central Ohio aligns its footprint for long-term sustainability as part of 10-year vision

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The YMCA of Central Ohio, a nonprofit serving central Ohio for more than 170 years, is uniquely positioned to drive regional change, connecting neighbors to essential resources for child care, kindergarten readiness, improved health and wellness and housing.

YMCA of Central Ohio Enters Management Agreement with Union County Family YMCA to Strengthen Community Impact

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The YMCA of Central Ohio and the Union County Family YMCA announced today a new management agreement designed to enhance the services, programs, and long-term community impact of the YMCA across Union County.

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YMCA of Central Ohio Receives $5M from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

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YMCA of Central Ohio to Expand Support for Columbus Families Experiencing Homelessness with $5 Million Grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos 32 organizations across the U.S. receive a total of $102.5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to connect families with housing and hope

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YMCA and PNC Celebrate New Nature Playscape at Hilltop.

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The YMCA of Central Ohio officially dedicated an outdoor nature-based playscape at its Hilltop YMCA location, made possible through a $100,000 grant from the PNC Foundation.

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YMCA and Blue Jackets Foundation Unveil First Outdoor Street Hockey Rink.

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Ribbon-cutting and CBJ-led Get Out & Learn clinic give 60+ kids their first hockey experience.

Columbus State, YMCA of Central Ohio propose partnership for new campus YMCA

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The Columbus State YMCA would be operated by the YMCA on the college’s downtown campus to serve students and the downtown Columbus community

A Tribe for Jazz, YMCA & COTA Unite to Empower 200+ Youth

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — On July 17, over 200 YMCA youth from across Central Ohio will take part in Jazz Lab Summer Experience at Fort Hayes — with COTA paving the way.

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Battelle Invests $1.1 Million to Expand STEM Education Through YMCA

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 14, 2025) – Battelle announced a renewed $1.1 million investment in the YMCA of Central Ohio today to continue critical STEM initiatives through 2026. This extended partnership will provide access to learning opportunities for more than 44,000 children and families across Central Ohio.

The Pavilion & Park At The Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA

Building a Pavilion & Park for All!

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (September 25, 2024) – With the dedicated support of 130+ volunteers in August 2024, our Columbus Blue Jackets-themed playground came to life over two days and is now open for the entire community to enjoy.