Catch up on our latest announcements.

 

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The Jazz Lab

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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student smiles with thumbs up in front of a Battelle sign

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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McKinley Manor

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 Gift

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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Van Buren

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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