Community One Foundation
Church Street Toronto, ON, Canada

TONIGHT Join The 519 at their Trans Day of Remembrance 2020, honouring trans lives and remembering our black roots. RSVP (it’s free) link for the virtual event is in the event page below!

As we near the end of Transgender Awareness Week, it is important to know how you can be a great trans ally all year long! Check out these tips from trans musician Ryan Cassata below:

In honour of Transgender Awareness Week, we are revisiting Rainbow Grant recipient Hanlon McGregor's production of Unexpectedly Trans. Trans rights and stories have become more prevalent in media and public policy over the past few years, but representation for the community in entertainment remains slim GLAAD’s 2017/18 report on LGBTQ+ inclusion noted just 5% of LGBTQ-identifying characters in film and television are trans-identified. Read more about Unexpectedly Trans below:

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO NOMINATE SOMEONE IN THE COMMUNITY, POTENTIALLY AWARDING THEM $10,000! Click the link below to submit someone today!

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing our community flourish. Programs like these are the backbone of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and we are so thankful that with our donor’s help, we can continue to support initiatives like this.

SUPPORT SPIRIT DAY! LGBTQ youth disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Each year, millions go purple for Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Pledging to go purple" on Spirit Day is a way for everyone global and local brands and companies, world leaders, celebrities, neighbors, parents, classmates, and friends to visibly show solidarity with youth and to take part in the largest, most visible LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign in the world.

We are proud to announce our 2020 Rainbow Grant recipients. Check them out below:

Lest we forget. #remembranceday

NOMINATIONS WILL CLOSE THIS FRIDAY! Don’t miss your chance to honour a leader in our community with a $10,000 cash prize!! The Steinert & Ferreiro Award celebrates these unsung heroes of our community. An individual will be presented with a commemorative award and a $10,000 cash prize. The recipient must agree to accept the award in-person and be publicly acknowledged for their contribution. Nominate a candidate today, visit communityone.ca for more details!

With this weekend’s news, we thought what a great time to revisit Rainbow Grant recipient John Caffery’s Hall of Justice Poster Series. This series was an idea developed by artist and community worker John Caffery to shine a light on activists that have made a difference in LGBTQ+ communities around the world. Check it out at the link below!

Today we celebrate #NationalComingOutDay! Homophobia thrives in a world of silence and ignorance - let’s celebrate our pride and raise awareness of our beautiful community!

Today (Oct 8) is #InternationalLesbianDay, a day for lesbians the world over to come together to celebrate lesbian herstory, diversity and culture. The day is recognised annually and is a great opportunity for women, families and friends to come together, connect, celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of community.

Yesterday marks 22 years since Matthew Shepard was brutally attacked and murdered. The reason for the attack? Because he was gay. It is estimated that most people under 35 today don’t know about Matthew. Take a moment to share with someone today - amplify Matthew’s story.

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Just in time for the weekend, the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival is finally under way! From now until October 11th, you can check out 150 films in the comfort of your own home. Check out the full schedule at: insideout.ca/festival/schedule

Today is #OrangeShirtDay. Remember to wear your orange shirt to commemorate, honour and support those we have lost, along with the survivors and their families. The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on. For more information visit: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/

KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE LGBTQIA2S+ COMMUNITY IN THE GTA? The Steinert & Ferreiro Award celebrates these unsung heroes of our community. An individual will be presented with a commemorative award and a $10,000 cash prize. The recipient must agree to accept the award in-person and be publicly acknowledged for their contribution. Nominate a candidate today, visit communityone.ca for more details!

On October 14th at 5:30 p.m., Pride Toronto is hosting a community consultation on ZOOM - to chat about the 2021 festival. Mark your calendars and RSVP at the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/242050090558818

We see you. We love you. You matter. #bisexualvisibilityday

The Steinert & Ferreiro Award Canada’s largest single cash award in recognition of leadership in the LGBTTIQQ2S community was launched in 2005 through a bequest from the estates of Jonathan R. Steinert and Fernando Gumercindo Ferreiro. Community contribution and leadership are at the heart of the LGBTTIQQ2S community, with leaders often working quietly to achieve growth, understanding and change. The Steinert & Ferreiro Award celebrates these unsung heroes of our community. Now’s your chance to recognize a community leader - download the nomination form at http://communityone.ca//2020/09/2020-SF-Nomination-Form.pdf and send your submission to [email protected]. Nominations open until Oct 16th, 2020 at 5pm EST