Program areas at Stonewall Columbus
Publications-the lavender listings program is a resource directory which is available in both print and online to all of the lgbtq and allies community. The goal of the publication is to direct the community to lgbtq welcoming businesses and vital resources that are available for the community.
Pride events and activities occur primarily during the month of june to raise awareness about the lgbt community and its allies. Pride events draw about 450,000 people and participants representing our diverse community. Many representatives from civic organizations, churches, schools, corporations, sponsoring businesses, vendors and community activists participate. Pride events include the pride march and Columbus pride festival and other informational, athletic and celebratory events.
Community center - a first stop for individuals and groups seeking a safe environment for meetings, events and support. Volunteers operate a help and referral line at the center. The center on high offers an array of programs including coming out support, drug and alcohol recovery classes, personal enrichment classes, health and fitness activities, older adult programming, counseling, social clubs, and workshops. Workshops and classes include yoga, ballroom dance, drawing/painting and a variety of seminars. The center includes the Stonewall Columbus speakers bureau to provide in house presentations and webinars as well as on site corporate education and non- profit presentations throughout central Ohio. Topics include lgbtq and transgender competency and other information.