WELCOME TO KYC!
Our SpaceKaleidoscope Youth Center is located at 700 Bryden Road, Columbus, Ohio 43205.
In June 2026, KYC opened the doors to its new home on Bryden Road, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter after more than a decade at our longtime location on East Town Street. For years, 603 E. Town Street was more than an address. It was a place where LGBTQIA+ youth found community, support, resources, and opportunities to be their authentic selves. Today, our new home provides space for programs, support services, community gatherings, and youth-led activities. Designed to support the evolving needs of the young people we serve, the facility offers welcoming areas for connection, learning, creativity, and community building. While our address has changed, our mission remains the same: creating safer, affirming spaces where LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults can thrive. As we look toward the future, we carry forward the legacy of East Town Street while continuing to build a community where every young person knows they belong. Belonging begins here. |
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Getting Here:700 Bryden Rd.
Columbus, OH 43205 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 614-674-3494 or email us for more info. |
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Parking
Limited free parking is available in the KYC parking lot at 700 Bryden Road.
Additional free street parking can be found on:
Additional free street parking can be found on:
- Bryden Road
- South Garfield Avenue
- Nearby residential streets where parking is permitted
Special Thanks:
Tom 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.
