Stonewall Union Pride March circa 1980s.
Mission: increase visibility, inclusion, and connection for the LGBTQ+ community.
Vision: An Ohio where ALL of US thrive.
Values: History. Visibility. Inclusion. Connection. Accountability.
Clipping from Ohio Gay Pride Parade 1982 program–fundraising ask.
In addition to an evolving array of programs Stonewall produces Lavender Listings, a listing of local products and services from LGBTQ+ friendly businesses and organizations, and Columbus Pride; started in 1981 Pride now welcomes over 700,000 visitors to the Columbus region.
As the community has changed so has Stonewall’s mission and vision–now to “increase visibility, inclusion, and connection for the LGBTQ+ community so we see a community where ALL of US thrive.”
As we forge ahead we will…
- always remember our history as we build our future brick by brick;
- be visible, reminding the world that we are strong, vital members of humanity;
- be inclusive, because we know what it means to be left out;
- be connected, linking needs to resources and people to one another;
- stand up for everyone in our community, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, military status, familial status; or disability.
Programs and Services
Stonewall aims to be an organization that serves the full spectrum of our LGBTQ+ rainbow, Stonewall is a vital hub for providing access to information and resources that address the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
Each year, the Stonewall Center welcomes over 8,000 visitors to the facility and provides connections to services for nearly 25,000 people (walk-in, phone call, email and website), prioritizing programs for the most vulnerable among us. Each month Stonewall offers a number of programs including coming out support, men and women’s support groups, alcohol and drug addiction groups, ballroom dance, counseling, health and fitness programs, book clubs, young professional groups and more. Stonewall is proud to have 500+ volunteers and partner with numerous local organizations. Our strategy will always be to work closely with existing community organizations to identify gaps in services that we can fill and create timely initiatives where Stonewall’s community-wide reach brings added value.
Program Pillars:
- Economic Empowerment
- Family Creation
- Identity Enrichment
- Personal Wellness/Health
Finances
**COVID / *Capital Campaign
Stonewall Columbus, Inc. IRS 990 Forms – Provided by ProPublica
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Your Support
Stonewall is not just a building, it is greater than a seeming menagerie of programs and people. For over forty years Stonewall has represented a belief in civil rights, freedom of expression, and an inclusive community for all people. Your monetary support is an investment that is used to support the first and only LGBTQ+ community center in Central Ohio, and the valuable programs and services we provide the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about individual donor, corporate partnerships, foundation funding or volunteer opportunities contact us!
Annual Impact Snapshots
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