“Thurber House is genuinely one of my favorite places in the world.”
—Mason, student and intern
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From Our Staff
"I finally found my people."
We hear these words all the time—and they always bring tears to our eyes. Thurber House is proud and fortunate to be a place of connection, inspiration, and joy.
Right now, people of all ages and walks of life are struggling to authentically engage, learn, grow, express themselves, and belong.
Thurber House remains a safe space where creativity thrives, gatherings feel alive, and we celebrate diversity of thought, identity, and lived experience.
However, we’re troubled to see arts programs vanishing from K-12 schools. We’re encountering kids and young adults who are falling behind in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
So, we ask ourselves, “What more can Thurber House do to make tomorrow better?” The answer? So much.
With your gift, we will continue to be an inclusive and empowering space for people of all backgrounds to come together, learn from each other, find belonging, and return that positive impact to the world.
This is our commitment as a beacon of community, creativity, enrichment, and hope.
Please take a moment today and donate to Thurber House. Your support sustains our work and strengthens our impact in this moment when people need us most. We can't do this without you.
Our 2025 Impact — Children's/Teen Programs
2,670
Kids and teens attended workshops, summer camp and school visits, submitted writing and artwork to our teen literary journal Flip the Page (350 submissions) and completed 1,600+ service hours as interns and docents (95 students)
139
Days of educational instruction provided for kids and teens at Thurber House, in 47 school classrooms, and at 8 libraries
33
Full scholarships awarded to kids and teens to attend Summer Writing Camp and Young Writers’ Studio ($11,000+ in free tuition)
Restored beloved children’s programs for the first time since 2019 and 2022
Young Docents for grades 5-6, plus Pen and Tell It! for grades 2-8
Launched our NEW Teen Summer Writing Intensive program
This program employed teachers, published authors, actors, and Ohio State students
Partnered with:
Ohio State, Columbus City Schools, Columbus College of Art and Design, King Arts Complex, Columbus Museum of Art, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Schooled on Poetry, Poetry Out Loud, Profoundly Gifted Retreat, Mouth of the Wolf Productions, Liberty Mutual, and many more
Our 2025 Impact — Adult Programs and Museum
1,400
Adults attended events/workshops
92
Creative workshops and writing group sessions held for adults (including new programs Adult Writers’ Studio and Laughter Wellness, plus 16 library visits)
15
Events—Book Bar social mixers, the Thurber Prize, author events with John Kenney, Scott Woods, Hanif Abdurraqib, Linda Castillo, Tom Toro, and more
Partnered on adult programs with:
Green Lawn Cemetery, The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at Ohio State, Cartoon Crossroads Columbus, and more
1,300+
People visited our museum from as far away as Croatia and Hong Kong—including Mr. Elvis Costello!
What's Next?
Expanding year-round programs for kids and teens in grades 2-12
Building new interactive activities for adults, like Laughter Wellness
Revitalizing the Thurber House museum as a creative gathering place and maximizing its potential
Adding more partnerships with schools, libraries, and community centers
Launching more programs to bring kids, teens, and adults together in joyful, creative, and enriching community experiences
Other Ways to Give
By Mail
Thurber House
77 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
By Phone
614-464-1032 (Extension 1)
Via The Columbus Foundation
Click here to give securely through The Columbus Foundation’s online giving form.
Gifts of Stock
Donating a highly appreciated asset like stocks and securities is a great way to support Thurber House. It may allow you to avoid a significant portion of your tax liability while still receiving credit for a charitable deduction. Interested in making a gift of stock? Contact us at thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org or 614-464-1032 (Extension 1) for more information.
Corporate/Individual Sponsorship
Companies and community partners provide critical support to Thurber House. If you’d like to sponsor a program, such as Summer Writing Camp, Adult Writing Workshops, author events, the Thurber Prize for American Humor, or writer residencies, please contact us at thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org or 614-464-1032 (Extension 1) for more information.
Employer Matching Programs
Make the most of your gift by asking your employer if they have a matching gift program.
Workplace Giving
A workplace campaign gift is a great way to donate to Thurber House. Check with your employer to learn if they are involved with workplace campaigns such as United Way, Combined Federal Campaign, or Community Shares, and select Thurber House as your charitable organization of choice.
Planned Giving
When you remember Thurber House in your will or estate plan, you are paying forward the gift of creative arts enrichment, education, and community. Interested in making a planned gift? Contact us at thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org or 614-464-1032 (Extension 1) for more information.
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger offers a retailer reward programs that allows you to support Thurber House every time you shop, at no cost to you. A percentage of your eligible purchases will be donated to Thurber House. Register your Kroger Plus Card to benefit Thurber House at https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards. Search "Thurber House" or account number LN387.
Amazon Wish List
Shop our Amazon Wish List to purchase supplies for Thurber House. Select what you’d like to donate, check out, and Amazon will do the rest! All items are shipped directly to Thurber House.