Impact

Because of Your Support

Because of your support, we’ve unlocked not just numbers, but powerful stories and real opportunities. Your investment in CFA helps cultivate a vibrant, inclusive fashion community—one that champions people and the planet. Through our programs, events, and experiences, we’re creating meaningful pathways for emerging designers, students, retail leaders, and fashion entrepreneurs in our community.

CFA By The Numbers
$6 Million
raised and reinvested into the community ​
140+ Jobs
created for our local economy
2,500
youth served in our community
4,700
people served in our community​

CFA Partners

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Donors & Supporters

  • Hannah Wexner Charitable Fund
  • Columbus Foundation
  • Franklin County Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • City of Columbus Department of Development
  • City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods
  • Battelle
  • Victoria Secret & Co.

CFA In the News

Better Together: Moving the Future of Fashion Forward

Better Together projects are time-sensitive opportunities to improve our community, together. Whether this campaign falls short or exceeds its goal, all donations will help fund this project.

  • The Columbus Foundation
Fashion on Film Presents: The Future of Fashion Documentary

A cinematic glimpse into the next generation of designers and creatives. Join us for the premiere of the Future of Fashion documentary.

  • Fashion on Film
Central Ohio Textile Report

SWACO sat down with Mive Labs’ co-founder and researcher, Maya Caine, to discuss the 2023 Central Ohio Textile Report.

  • SWACO
Franklin County awards grants to LGBTQ+ Pride, Fashion Alliance despite DEI rollbacks

Franklin County commissioners awarded three diversity, equity and inclusion-related grants this month, including funding for Columbus’ LGBTQ+ Pride festival, as companies and institutions nationwide are rolling back DEI initiatives.

  • WCMH
Franklin County awards DEI grants to Pride, others amid increasing federal hostility

Amid escalating hostility to diversity, equity and inclusion programs from Republicans at the national and state government levels, the Franklin County Commissioners awarded three DEI grants this week, including for Columbus’ Pride parade.

  • The Columbus Dispatch
Explore Gallerie by the Columbus Fashion Alliance in the Short North through photos

Explore Gallerie by the Columbus Fashion Alliance in the Short North through photos

  • The Columbus Dispatch
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