2021 Impact Report

In 2021, Stonewall Columbus strengthened connection, expanded access to resources, and reaffirmed The Center as a place of belonging for LGBTQ+ people across Central Ohio.

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• Community Reach & Connection
• C.A.R.E.S. & Resource Navigation
• The Center
• 40 Years of Stonewall
• Digital Reach
• Gratitude

Community Reach & Connection

In 2021, Stonewall Columbus served as a trusted point of connection for individuals and families seeking affirming resources, support, and community.

C.A.R.E.S. & Resource Navigation

Through resource navigation and trusted partnerships, Stonewall helped community members connect to the supports they needed—whether related to health, stability, or social connection.

The Center

The Stonewall Columbus Community Center is a 12,000+ square foot hub for community gathering, program delivery, and connection. In 2021, The Center continued to serve as a place where LGBTQ+ people could find belonging, affirmation, and support.

40 Years of Stonewall

2021 marked Stonewall Columbus’s 40th year of service. We honored the history that built this organization—and recommitted to evolving alongside the community we serve.

The Team

2021 marked Stonewall Columbus’s 40th year of service. We honored the history that built this organization—and recommitted to evolving alongside the community we serve.

• Staff
  • Executive Director-Densil Porteous, Danielle Boyd, Zac Boyer, Ron Kautz, Jeanne Heald, Kathy Crow
•  Board:
  • Ronald G. Murray (he.him.his), President; Missy Anderson (she.her.hers), Vice-President; Jonah Minot (he.him.his), Secretary; JZ Knox-Zhang (she.her.hers), Treasurer; Sterling Clemmons (she.they),  Community Engagement LiaisonBoard;Troy Alvarado (he.him.his); Jeffrey Carter (he.him.his); Carol Manley (she.her.hers); Gabriel Mastin (he.him.his); Gerry Rodriguez (he.him.his); K Terry Smith (they.them)

Digital Reach

In 2021, Stonewall saw significant growth in online engagement—reflecting increased demand for information, resources, and connection.

Thank You

Thank you to every community member, volunteer, partner, and supporter who helped Stonewall Columbus show up for Central Ohio in 2021. Your engagement made this work possible—and helped strengthen the foundation for what came next.