Building LGBTQ+ community, visibility, and power across Central Ohio. For over 40 years, Stonewall Columbus has been a place of connection, care, and pride.
Stonewall Columbus is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ identities through advocacy, education and community programming, Stonewall Columbus works toward an Ohio where all LGBTQ+ people are free to live and thrive.
Stonewall Columbus Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Midwest, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees annually and serving as a powerful platform for visibility, connection, and joy. The 2026 theme will be woven throughout Pride programming, creative elements, community partnerships, and messaging leading up to—and beyond—Pride Month. “Until We’re All Free is ...
Stonewall Columbus (formerly known as Stonewall Union) was incorporated by local Columbus, Ohio gay activists in 1981, in response to Jerry Falwell’s attempt to establish a Columbus-based Moral Majority headquarters. His attempt failed and over time Stonewall has become a major part of the Columbus LGBTQ+ community. The organization derives its name from the location of the 1969 Stonewall ...
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 ...
Stonewall’s annual PRIDE Festival and March serve as the organization’s largest annual fundraiser that secures the needed funds to support Stonewall’s community programs and annual operations. See you throughout June 2026 for Stonewall Columbus Pride events!