There are many opportunities to support our organization and we welcome new members and supporters.

Come to an Event

We offer several types of events including social meet ups, fundraisers, volunteering, art showcases and more.  Most events are free or have a small cost to participate.

Visit our events page to learn about our upcoming events.

Sign Up for Emails and Newsletters

To stay informed about programs and events, sign up for our emails.

Follow Us on Social Media

Want to stay up-to-date on our events and news?   Follow us on social media.  

Become a Member   

Member dues help us fund our events and programs.

Membership dues are $25 for individuals or $35 for a family or couple. Dresden Sister City, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible. 

To become a member, choose one of the following payment options.

Pay with Paypal or Credit Card:  Members can pay dues with a Paypal account or credit card.  A small fee is charged by Paypal for using a credit card.

Mail a Check:   Please include your name, email and phone number with any mailings. Checks should be made payable to Dresden Sister City, Inc. and mailed to:

Dresden Sister City, Inc. 
P.O. Box 21692
Columbus, OH 43221-0692

Make a Donation

Donations from individuals, businesses and corporations are appreciated.  To make a donation, choose one of the following options.

Pay with Paypal or Credit Card:   A small fee is charged by Paypal for using a credit card.

Mail a Check:   Please include your name, email and phone number with any mailings.  Donation checks should be made payable to Dresden Sister City, Inc. and mailed to:

Dresden Sister City, Inc. 
P.O. Box 21692
Columbus, OH 43221-0692

Dresden Sister City, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible.

Join Kroger Community Rewards

If you shop at Kroger, your grocery purchases can help us raise money.  It takes just a few minutes to sign up.

1.  Visit Kroger.com and log into your Kroger account with your name and password
2.  Click on My Account
3.  On the left rail look for a tab called Community Rewards and click that
4.  Look for a button that says ENROLL, CHANGE ENROLLMENT or something similar.  
5.  Search for Dresden Sister City by name or organization VR365
6.  Choose our organization and click ENROLL

Attend the Nationwide Children’s Championship Golf Tournament in September

We are part of the charity ticket program at the Nationwide Children’s Championship golf tournament. The tournament, held at the Ohio State Golf Course in September, donates money to our organization for attendee we bring to the tournament.

Tickets to the tournament are free and the tournament offers a number of promotions and family-friendly events, so it’s a great way to have fun with a group and help us raise money at the same time.

The 2026 tournament will be played September 17-20.

Become a Business Sponsor

We welcome partnerships with businesses that would like to support our programming and operations.  Businesses can support us in a variety of ways such as:

• Donating merchandise, ticket or gift cards for our fundraising raffles
• Offering food or drink discounts to help us attract attendees to our fundraising events
• Donating of a portion of sales back to our organization if we host a social event or fundraiser at your restaurant, bar or brewery
• Providing in-kind donations for business services.  Like most non-profits, we have ongoing needs such as meeting and event space, graphic design, website development and branded merchandise.

As a thank you for your sponsorship, we will publicly thank you for your support and promote your business to our members.  

Host a Visitor from Dresden

We have opportunities for Columbus residents to host a visitor from Dresden.  By hosting a guest, you can provide a Dresden resident the experience of a lifetime and an intimate and personalized visit to Columbus.