Local YWCA Completes Griswold Building Expansion

The Columbus YWCA this week took the wraps off of its renovated South 4th Street facility. The 25-million-dollar-project at the old Griswold Building includes more low-income private housing units, increasing the capacity from 60 to 91 women. They also include a working area with computer stations and a new ballroom that will be available for rent.  The facility provides affordable housing for low-income women, many of whom are victims of domestic violence, chronically homeless or dealing with mental illness or addiction. It offers wellness and recovery support, employment assistance, a GED program and financial-literacy classes. Tenants pay what they are able to and can stay indefinitely. The project is funded with public incentives and community donations.