ABOUT US

Stonewall Union Pride March circa 1980s.

Stonewall Columbus is Central Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community organization—founded in 1981 as Stonewall Union. Today, we provide year-round programs, resources, advocacy, and education that strengthen visibility, inclusion, and connection across the region.

The Stonewall Columbus Community Center—The Center—is home for this work: a welcoming hub where individuals, groups, and families gather, access services, and build community.

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Get Support — resources, referrals, and help navigating services
Explore Programs — year-round events, learning, and connection
Donate — help sustain LGBTQ+ community support in Central Ohio

Mission & Vision

Mission

Increase visibility, inclusion, and connection for the LGBTQ+ community.

Vision

An Ohio where every LGBTQ+ individual is visible, included, and connected—leading fulfilling lives without fear of discrimination.
An Ohio where all of us thrive!

Values

History • Visibility • Inclusion • Connection • Accountability

What We Do

Community Building & Connection

We cultivate belonging through year-round programming, affinity groups, and cultural events at The Center—creating space for people to gather, learn, and thrive.

C.A.R.E.S. (Community Access, Resilience, Empowerment & Support)

C.A.R.E.S. is the front door to Stonewall’s navigational and stabilizing services—connecting community members to affirming resources, basic-needs support, referrals, and resilience-building options.

Advocacy & Education

We champion LGBTQ+ rights and foster understanding through trainings, educational presentations, and public programs that strengthen inclusion across Central Ohio.

How We Measure Impact

Access to Services — ensuring LGBTQ+ people can connect to supports, resources, and affirming care
Enhanced Visibility & Inclusion — elevating LGBTQ+ experiences and strengthening understanding across our region
Community Engagement — creating connection, from large-scale events to intimate support spaces

Programs & Services Pillars

Stonewall serves the full spectrum of our LGBTQ+ rainbow through programs and resources rooted in our four pillars: Economic Empowerment, Family Expansion, Identity Enrichment, and Personal Wellness.

Economic Empowerment
Tools and opportunities that support financial stability, career growth, and economic security.

Family Expansion
Support for LGBTQ+ people building and sustaining families—however family is defined.

Identity Enrichment
Culture, learning, history, and expression that affirm the full diversity of LGBTQ+ identities.

Personal Wellness
Connection to affirming supports that strengthen mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Our Story

Stonewall was founded in 1981 in response to attempts to organize a local Moral Majority headquarters in Columbus. Our roots are advocacy, community building, and education—and that legacy continues today.