About Us
In response to community need, Stonewall routinely adds programs to our growing roster, facilitates ever-increasing numbers visiting the Center, increases visibility for other agencies, and brings new and innovative perspectives to our service delivery. It is our intent to continually expand programming so that community members seeking a variety of services and activities – in addition to the base services and ongoing support groups we offer – can find ways to connect with others in a safe, comfortable and culturally enriching environment.As the leading organization on GLBT issues in the Central Ohio area, we have made countless strides in educating the larger community, increasing social awareness, and collaborating on political advocacy by providing stronger programs, services, and alternative social activities. As we move towards an exciting milestone of celebrating 30 years in the community, we are building on past accomplishments, developing sustainable systems and growth processes and focusing on strengthening not only our agency, but the Central Ohio GLBT and allied community by enhancing our Community Center.
Our Mission
Stonewall Columbus serves the Central Ohio LGBT community by providing a community center and offering programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of our diverse community through discovery, affirmation and celebration. Each program or service presented at the Center on High aligns with at least one of the organization’s core values: Health, Diversity, Faith or Art. Stonewall Columbus supports good health in body, mind and spirit. Stonewall Columbus recognizes that the LGBT community is diverse and it is important to embrace that diversity making sure that all feel welcome at the center. Stonewall Columbus acknowledges the need for some LGBT people to maintain their faith and the organization strives to help people reconcile their true selves with their faith. The Center on High is located in the Short North Arts District and participates in the arts community by presenting and encouraging artists of all mediums.
2011 Annual Report
Download the 2011 Annual Report (PDF)
Financial Information
Total Income:
$569,186
Expenses:
Programs $492,477
Fundraising $25,175
Administration $48,233
Total ending net assets:
$296,084
2011 Stonewall Columbus, Inc. IRS 990 Form(PDF Format)
Center Contact Information
Mailing Address: Stonewall Columbus 1160 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43201-2411 Center on High 1160 North High Street (Corner of 4th Ave. and High Street) Parking available behind building accessed from 4th Ave. Business Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday (Various groups use the center outside of these hours) Phone voice (614) 299-7764 Fax fax/tty(614) 299-4408
Stonewall Staff
Karla Rothan, Executive Director (614) 930-2261 Michele Fregonas, Office Manager (614) 930-2262 Lori Gum, Program Coordinator (Pride) (614) 930-2265 John Herman, Marketing/Web Coordinator (614) 930-2264 Suzie Simpson, Center Coordinator (614) 930-2260 Supported by 