Press Releases

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

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...

Feb 16, 2026
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YMCA of Central Ohio Enters Management Agreement with Union County Family YMCA to Strengthen Community Impact

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.

Under this...

Dec 10, 2025
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YMCA of Central Ohio Receives $5M from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

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...

Dec 01, 2025
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preschool student explores the Hilltop YMCA's Nature Playscape for the first time

YMCA and PNC Celebrate New Nature Playscape at Hilltop.

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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio The new playscape marks a significant increase in...

Oct 09, 2025
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YMCA and Blue Jackets Foundation Unveil First Outdoor Street Hockey Rink.

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

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The YMCA of Central Ohio and the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new, state-of-the-art...

Sep 09, 2025
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Columbus State, YMCA of Central Ohio propose partnership for new campus YMCA

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

Columbus State Community College and the YMCA of Central Ohio are partnering to propose a state-of...

Aug 28, 2025
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A Tribe for Jazz, YMCA & COTA Unite to Empower 200+ Youth

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. July 17 will mark a powerful moment of connection and creativity for more...

Jul 16, 2025
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Battelle Invests $1.1 Million to Expand STEM Education Through YMCA

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...

Jul 14, 2025
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The Pavilion & Park At The Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA

Building a Pavilion & Park for All!

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. Visit the Eldon ...

Sep 25, 2024
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YMCA, CMHA open $14 million Affordable Housing Complex

COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 5, 2024) – The YMCA of Central Ohio is proud to partner with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority to celebrate the grand opening of a new affordable housing option in Columbus. A $14 million project, McKinley...

Mar 05, 2024
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Blue Jackets Foundation funding playground project at historic YMCA

COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 18, 2023) – The YMCA of Central Ohio is looking forward to installing a brand new playground at the historic Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA in Columbus, thanks to a major investment from the Columbus Blue Jackets...

Oct 18, 2023
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YMCA Van Buren Center Earns High Achievement for Housing & Shelter Services

COLUMBUS, Ohio (January 23, 2022) – The YMCA of Central Ohio has been awarded Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. (CARF) International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of a wide range of...

Jan 23, 2022
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