Kaleidoscope Youth Center

Kaleidoscope Youth Center KYC is the largest and longest serving organization in Ohio supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, ages 12 -24!

Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC) is Ohio's largest and longest-serving organization in Ohio solely dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12 - 24. Services include a Drop-in Center, community education and training, advocacy and civic engagement, health and wellness, and housing opportunities. KYC is informed by the practices of restorative and transformational justice, intersectionality, anti-oppression, racial justice, and trauma informed/healing engaged care. We are committed to providing supportive and collaborative services that acknowledge that people are the experts in their own lives.

We are thrilled to welcome Christy Hayes, MPA, to Kaleidoscope Youth Center as our Executive Director, starting November...
10/02/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Christy Hayes, MPA, to Kaleidoscope Youth Center as our Executive Director, starting November 3 🌈

“For more than 30 years, KYC has met LGBTQIA+ people where they are and made sure they know they belong. I know what that means because I'm part of this community myself, and my career has been built on the belief that people deserve dignity, and someone steady who sees them, wherever they are. I don't take lightly what this moment asks of the organization, or what it means to lead it. I can’t wait to get to know the young people, the staff, and the community who make this work possible, and to build on it together so every young person who comes through our doors knows they have a place here.” - Christy H. ♥️

💫 Join us at The Unity Soirée on October 8 at 7pm at The Ellis in Italian Village to meet Christy before she officially starts in November!💫

Learn more at www.kycohio.org/pressroom 🗞️

🌈 Through his estate, Danny left a combined $750,000 legacy gift to Stonewall Columbus, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, and E...
09/30/2026

🌈 Through his estate, Danny left a combined $750,000 legacy gift to Stonewall Columbus, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, and Equality Ohio. This is a transformational investment that will strengthen LGBTQIA+ advocacy, youth services, community spaces, and the organizations working every day to serve our community.
Danny’s generosity comes at a consequential moment for LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. His investment will help create critical sustainability amid an increasingly uncertain funding and political environment.
Danny’s generosity is also a powerful reminder that legacy is not simply what we leave behind—it’s what we make possible for those who come next. By including LGBTQIA+ organizations in wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, and estate plans, we can help sustain the institutions that have sustained us.
Read the full joint announcement from Equality Ohio, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, and Stonewall Columbus.

Thank you, Danny!!! THANK YOU!❤️ 💜

www.kycohio.com/pressroom

KYC Youth hosted their own Big Table tonight to talk about engagement in their school communities and their KYC communit...
09/29/2026

KYC Youth hosted their own Big Table tonight to talk about engagement in their school communities and their KYC community, big ideas they have for improving their communities, and what gives them hope for KYC in the future. What’s giving you hope lately? 🌈 The Columbus Foundation

Program Updates for the week (Sept 29th – Oct 2nd)💗 As always, youth (12-20) can join us for Drop-In from 3:30PM–5PM.The...
09/29/2026

Program Updates for the week (Sept 29th – Oct 2nd)💗

As always, youth (12-20) can join us for Drop-In from 3:30PM–5PM.

Then stay after for extended activities from 5PM –6:30/7PM:
Tuesday | The Big Table: Youth Conversation
Wednesday | Video Game Night 🎮👾

⚠️Starting October 1st, we will be masking until Flu Season is over⚠️
Thursday | Legal Aid Clinic ⚖️
Friday | Movie & Pizza Night 🍕📽️

Mark your calendars and we will see you at drop-in!!🩷🧡
📍 View our full calendar anytime at kycohio.org/calendar

Last night our youth had a chance to meet and hangout with City Council President Shannon Hardin. Where they were able t...
09/24/2026

Last night our youth had a chance to meet and hangout with City Council President Shannon Hardin. Where they were able to voice their concerns for the city and even got to ask some fun questions like….

If you could wash your brain in any fluid, what would it be and why?

We would LOVE to hear you alls response in the comments! ⬇️

❤️

🚨🗣️ It's Advocacy Night at KYC🗣️🚨We are hosting a Youth Town Hall with City Council President, Shannon Hardin TONIGHT fr...
09/23/2026

🚨🗣️ It's Advocacy Night at KYC🗣️🚨
We are hosting a Youth Town Hall with City Council President, Shannon Hardin TONIGHT from 5-6:30pm, for those ages 12-20.
See you there!

⚠️Calling all youth, between the ages of 12-20❗❗ Join us this week (Sept 22nd – 25th) for a week of belonging! Begin wit...
09/22/2026

⚠️Calling all youth, between the ages of 12-20❗❗

Join us this week (Sept 22nd – 25th) for a week of belonging! Begin with Drop-In from 3:30PM–5PM (😷MASK REQUIRED), then stay after for extended activities from 5PM –6:30/7PM:

Tuesday |Current Events: Hispanic Heritage Month!! 🪇💃
Wednesday | Advocacy Night: Open Conversations
Thursday | Game Night 👾🃏
Friday | Open Mic, Movie & Pizza Night 🎤🍕📽️

Mark your calendars and we will see you this week🩷🧡
📍 View our full calendar anytime at kycohio.org/calendar

Some of KYC’s strongest supporters work quietly behind the scenes. 💜We’re honored to recognize Martiza “Shay” Nelson (Sh...
09/21/2026

Some of KYC’s strongest supporters work quietly behind the scenes. 💜

We’re honored to recognize Martiza “Shay” Nelson (She/They) as our 2026 Unsung Hero Honoree.

This award celebrates the expertise, care, and commitment that strengthen KYC and help us show up for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Shay’s behind-the-scenes support makes a meaningful difference for KYC youth and our community. We’re grateful for the many ways she helps move our work forward.
Help us celebrate Shay and our 2026 Unity Soirée honorees!

October 8 at The Ellis.
Strength Through Community.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/KYCSoiree
Belonging begins with community.

This weekend, our Youth Leadership Program Manager, Hailey (she/her), is competing in a TRIATHLON! 🏁🏃‍♀️🏅Let’s cheer her...
09/19/2026

This weekend, our Youth Leadership Program Manager, Hailey (she/her), is competing in a TRIATHLON! 🏁🏃‍♀️🏅
Let’s cheer her on as she chases a new personal record. You’ve got this, Hailey! 🎉

Okay…but who is on the aux?🎧✨Sonicc Blush is bringing the vibes for 2026 Unity Soirée. After setting the vibe at Drag Br...
09/18/2026

Okay…but who is on the aux?🎧✨

Sonicc Blush is bringing the vibes for 2026 Unity Soirée. After setting the vibe at Drag Brunch earlier this year, we were asked to get the band back together!

Music. Drag. Art. COMMUNITY

Support KYC and skip the
October 8 at The Ellis.
Strength Through Community.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/KYCSoiree
Belonging begins with community.

Address

700 Bryden Road
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday 3:30pm - 7pm

Telephone

+16142945437

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