serving the community since 1990
Mailing Address
1933 E. Dublin-Granville Road
PMB 319
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 260-4411
WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER.
We offer our gratitude to our frontline workers and others who are working relentlessly to find solutions to the challenges posed by the corona virus pandemic. Our heartfelt prayers are with those who have been adversely affected by this pandemic.
About Us
Mission
The Weavers of Nigeria (WON) is a 501(c) charitable organization that is based in Columbus, Ohio. Our purpose is to foster a conducive environment for achieving lasting peace, unity, and progress through positive cooperation.
Goals
- To promote the diverse and rich culture of Nigeria in the United States.
- To foster unity and harmony among Nigerians, and between Nigerians and people of all nationalities.
- To plan and execute charitable projects.
- To cooperate with other organizations and nations in promoting peace and charitable projects around the world.
"If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much."
~Marian Wright Edelman
SAMPLE CHARITABLE DONATIONS
Afor-Igwe Primary School, Nigeria
Chibok Girls Scholarship Fund, USA
Children's Development Center, Lagos
Children's Ward, Korle Bu Hospital, Ghana
Dadaab Somali Refugee Camp
Down Syndrome Association of Nigeria
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services, Col., OH
Faith Mission, Columbus, OH
First Love Columbus (serving orphans of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria)
Haitian Relief Fund, USA
Hearts of Gold Children's Hospice, Nigeria
Katrina Relief Fund
Lutheran Social Services, Columbus, OH
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Nigerian Red Cross Society
Ogbete Primary School, Nigeria
Operation Smile
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Nigeria
Ronald McDonald House, Columbus, OH
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Matthias Soup Kitchen for the Homeless, Columbus, OH
Sancta Maria Orphanage, Nigeria
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
YMCA PALS, Columbus, OH (program for at-risk children)
WON30 UPDATE
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have postponed our July 2020 Anniversary and Fundraising Gala. Updates will be posted as they become available. Thank you for your continued support.