KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH CENTER
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Belonging Begins Here

WELCOME TO KYC!

Since 2016, KYC has been located at 603 E. Town St. in the Discovery District of Columbus, OH.

The building is a 2 story, 5,000 sq. ft. residence built in 1900 that was converted to an office building. The first floor is completely wheelchair accessible. 

​The space features a full kitchen, 4 gender-neutral restrooms, lots of windows and many of the original architectural details such as fireplace mantles. 
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Getting Here:

603 E. Town St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus' Discovery Special Improvement District was established in 2007.  Safety ambassadors, special-duty police officers and a homeless outreach specialist are employed by the district to enhance safety in the area.  Learn more about the Discovery SID here.

KYC is pleased to offer a location that is central and easily accessible by bus.  COTA's route 11 is steps from our front door and provides easy access to the Broad & High hub.

Bus Stops:

Several different COTA bus routes operate within one mile of the Center.  

​Need bus fare?  No problem! 
We have bus passes available at the Center for youth.  

If you're a young person who attends at least one of our programs for the night, you'll get two two bus passes (one to get home, and one to return the next day!).

Call 614-294-5437 or 
email us for more info.
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PARKING: Limited FREE parking is available in the lot behind the building off of Walnut St. (which runs parallel to Town).
 
Free parking is also available:
  • E. Town St. between Washington Ave. and Lester Ave. 
  • Washington Ave., north and south of E. Town (east side of street)
  • Lester Ave., north and south of E. Town

​Metered parking is available on E. Town St., west of Washington Ave., in front of the Topiary Park. 

Special Thanks:

PictureTom W. Davis and family. Photo by Jennie Key Photography

​We literally wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for the generosity of a cornerstone gift of $50,000 from Tom W. Davis!

Mr. Davis' support of KYC over the years has been monumental and we thank him for helping us create a home-away-from-home for LGBTQIA+ youth in Columbus!

You can read the original Dispatch article about his donation here.


Location
603 East Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215
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Mailing Address
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
P.O. Box 8104
​Columbus, OH 43201
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+ National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
​+ Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
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* Kaleidoscope Youth Center acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory and homelands of the Hopewell, Myaamia, and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) people. *
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  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact Us
    • Annual Summary and Financials
    • How to Find Us
  • Donate
  • Programs
    • Center Based Programs >
      • Affinity Groups
    • Community Based Wellness
    • Behavioral Health
    • Ohio GSA Network >
      • National GSA Network Resources
      • Request a GSA Site Visit
      • Register Your GSA Today
      • Join the GSA Network Mailing List
      • GSA Advisor Resources
  • Get Involved
    • As a Youth >
      • Resources
      • Scholarships >
        • Sports Equity Fund
    • As a Guardian
    • As a Community >
      • Speaking Queerly
      • Blog
    • As a Volunteer
    • For Professionals
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Employment & Education Resource Fair
    • Pride
    • 30th Anniversary >
      • 30K in 30 Days
  • KYC Store
  • COMMUNITY PARTNERS
    • Ways To Give >
      • Wish List
      • KYC Unity Circle
    • DONOR & COMMUNITY EVENTS
    • Advocacy >
      • Senate Bill 70
      • Senate Bill 71
      • Voter Info
    • Community Education >
      • Request a Training
      • KnowTheFacts
      • Educational Downloads