Join us on Thursday, May 16 for the 17th Annual Legacy Celebration of the Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA, a beacon of hope and positive impact on the Near East Side and across Columbus. Serving as the successor to the Spring Street YMCA, the Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA was built in 1918 to serve the Black community and continues to be an integral part of Columbus’ history, serving generations of families and creating pathways of opportunities so that all people can reach their full potential.
For more than 100 years, our passionate staff and dedicated supporters have brought about positive change and transformation to strengthen the Near East Side. However, we are still challenged by growing inequities in Columbus and need your help to create more opportunities for access to YMCA programs and services. We invite you to join us to make a difference.
OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT
The YMCA’s Presence in Columbus’s Near East Side
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Join us in celebrating the legacy of the Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA, a beacon in our Near East Side neighborhoods and across Columbus. Discover the rich history of wellness and the continued positive impact we’ve made in our community.