The 519
519 Church Street M4Y2C9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Fostering Queer and Trans-Inclusive Environments at Work and Home 2-hour Online Course by The 519 Education and Training team. Wednesday, January 20, 5 to 7pm If you are just beginning to learn about queer, trans, and two-spirit communities in Ontario, or are looking to refresh your understanding of gender and sexual diversity, this course can help you gain a deep understanding of LGBTQ2S communities and creating authentic spaces. Cost: 84.75 CAD per person (all-inclusive)... To register, visit: bit.ly/et519jan #LGBTQ2S #Training #OnlineCourse See more

Virtual Trans Conversation Café Mondays at 4:30pm Join us for conversations, workshops, film screenings, and more. Open to 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary folks of all ages. For more details, contact Dani Araya at: [email protected].... To register, visit: transcc.eventbrite.ca See more

The 519 will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, January 3. However, takeaway meals will continue to be available to our community members in need 1 to 2pm in front of the building. Emergency clothing can be accessed from the south Splash Pad entrance 2 to 3pm. No other services will be available.

Virtual Older LGBTQ2S Adults Program Mondays and Fridays, at 2pm Join in for conversation, workshops, film screenings, and more. Contact Moji Shirazi at [email protected] for more information and to receive our monthly Older LGBTQ2S Adult Program newsletter. To register for ongoing sessions, visit: olderlgbtq2s.eventbrite.ca

When we couldn’t meet in-person during #COVID19, our EarlyON staff mobilized quickly to engage and support our communities and families virtually through daily group activities include workshops, live circle time, guest speakers, and story time among other activities. We are thankful to them for being #TheHeartOfOurCommunity. The good news is that our EarlyON staff are all set to engage families through a host of new programming in the new year. Stay tuned for more details. If you wish to be a part of EarlyON virtual programming, join their private Facebook group today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3194692410619460 Support LGBTQ2S communities, support The 519: The519.org/donate #SupportThe519 #SupportLGBTQ2SCommunities

Early Closure Notice: The 519 will be closing at 3pm local time today, December 24, 2020.

The 519 is relaunching our Breaking The Ice (BTI) project, and is currently seeking peer workers. They will participate in outreach, planning, and execution of BTI programs and events. Applications are open. Folks interested can apply online at bit.ly/btipeers21 or in-person at The 519 during operating hours. For more information or support with applying, contact Nadine: [email protected], or call 647-888-1735.

Through #COVID19, at the heart of our response was our unwavering commitment to continue serving and supporting our communities. We could not do it without your support. Thanks for being #TheHeartOfOurCommunity. Donate today at The519.org/donate or text THE519 to 80100.

There is power in community, and in giving, and this heartwarming story is proof of that. Sonia, a well-wisher of The 519, wanted to bring joy to some of our community members. With the help of our EarlyON staff who identified four families in need, Sonia got her workplace Manulife to join in the initiative. She didn’t just buy gifts for the little ones; she also bought gift cards for the adults in the families. Each gift was wrapped with love and care, and dropped off at The... 519 for the families to enjoy. Thanks so much for your care and support, Sonia, and for bringing smiles to our families during the holidays. Thanks for being #TheHeartOfOurCommunity. If you too wish to support our communities, consider donating at The519.org/donate, or text THE519 to 80100. You can also get in touch at Giving@The519 if you wish to raise funds for us or donate in-kind. #SupportThe519 #SupportLGBTQ2SCommunities See more

"Give us roses while we're still here." This poster is a reminder to our allies, our accomplices, and our admirers to love Black Trans Women while they are alive. And not just when they are dead. By B. Parker. BreakOUT! #TransDayOfRemembrance #519TDoR #TransLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter

Thanks to Dr. Elaine Chin and her #MaskingTogetherChallenge for their generous donation of PPE for our frontline staff as well as our community members in need. Our hearts are warmed by such support of our essential services while we respond to our communities' urgent needs during #COVID19. Thanks for being #TheHeartOfOurCommunity. If you wish to show your support as well, you can donate at The519.org/donate or text THE519 to 80100. Contact [email protected] if you wish to donate in-kind. #SupportThe519 #SupportLGBTQ2SCommunities @innovationhealthgroup

From a horrible tragedy grew the Meal Trans program, a safe harbour for Toronto’s trans and trans sex workers. Offered to lower-income, street-active, homeless, and sex-working trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and questioning people, the program continues to provide a safe space for folks to access nutritious meals and important resources and referrals. Learn more about the history of this program. Watch: http://www.queerstory.ca/project/meal-trans/ Meal Trans currently runs at The 519 [519 Church St.] Mondays, 4-6pm (except statutory holidays). #TransDayOfRemembrance #519TDoR #TransSupport #MealProgram

We began our morning chatting with Breakfast Television Toronto. Susan Gapka, Facilitator, Education and Training The 519, and Angel Glady, Peer Outreach Worker, Trans People of Colour Project (TPOC) The 519 talk about why the importance of this day feels so immeasurable, especially this year. Watch: https://www.bttoronto.ca//today-marks-the-21st-annual-tra/ #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransRights

Today, November 20, is #TransDayOfRemembrance. Today, we remember all of those who were taken too early, be it due to violence, depression, overdose, or COVID-19. The importance of this day, especially this year, feels immeasurable. At a time where our collective ability to mourn has been disrupted, we seek different and brave new ways to love and care for each other. In this #throwback, more relevant than ever even today, our community members share what #TDoR means to them.

Public Statement: Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 "On November 20, 2020 the 21st annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) we commemorate the lives lost to transphobia and cissexism. We remember all of those who were taken too early, be it due to violence, depression, overdose, or COVID-19. The importance of this day, especially this year, feels immeasurable. At a time where our collective ability to mourn has been disrupted, we seek different and brave new ways to love and c...are for each other. Our collective strength has and continues to rest in our committed care of one another." Read the full statement: https://www.the519.org/news/tdor20-statement #TransDayOfRemembrance

Our EarlyON Centre brings you new virtual content to brighten your evening: 1) Storytime in French: Un zoo dans mon jardin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8VeLNKrE7w 2) Celebrating Black Families: Reading 'Our Rainbow' and 'When Aidan Became A Brother' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXe8H1_4whs... #EarlyON #Virtual #LGBTQ2S See more

Check out our Older LGBTQ2S Adults Program October newsletter. From Mindful Nature Walks to Halloween celebrations, our program folks have lots in store for participants this month. Programs have limited capacity and registration is required to attend. Read: https://mailchi.mp/the519/lgbtq2s-seniors-oct2020

Our 2-hour online course: Fostering Queer and Trans-Inclusive Environments at Work and Home is coming up this Thursday, October 8, 3 to 5pm. If you are just beginning to learn about queer, trans, and two-spirit communities in Ontario, or are looking to refresh your understanding of gender and sexual diversity, this course can help you gain a deep understanding of LGBTQ2S communities and creating authentic spaces. Cost: 73.45 CAD per person (all-inclusive) To register, visit: The519.org/events/qtie-081020 #LGBTQ2S #Training #OnlineCourse

The 519 is so glad to welcome back actor, comedian, singer, writer, filmmaker, and activist Alan Cumming among other much-loved previous headliners for the Annual Gala 2020. Thanks for supporting our communities, Alan! Alan, who was headliner of our 2017 Annual Gala, will perform at the virtual Gala on October 25, in addition to a host of other leading Canadian and American talent from across Broadway, Blues, Pop, Jazz, and Pop genres. Join us! Get your tickets here: bit.ly/5...19virtualgala Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/769097003882839 #AnnualGala #SupportThe519 #SpaceForChange *** Read more about Alan Cumming: https://www.the519.org/programs/gala2020-artists Photo by: BuzzFeed News See more

New month, new week, new programming. Check out our on-site Weekly Programs Calendar for the week of October 4-10, 2020. Download the calendar at: www.the519.org/media/download/4561

Sisters in Spirit Virtual Vigil October 4, 2 - 3:30 pm "October 4 is a day when we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people, support grieving families, and create opportunities for healing. The violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people in Canada is a national tragedy. United, we will demand action on an issue that impacts us all." Native Women's Association of Canada will be streaming a live virtual vigil on their Facebook page.

Here's brightening up your Saturday with some new virtual programs from the folks at our EarlyON Child and Family Centre: 1) Mindfulness Moments + Reading of 'Sometimes That's Me' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLvK3yMWugE&feature=youtu.be 2) Story: Love You Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inl58AXKR8Q&feature=youtu.be... See you again next week! See more

The 519 Virtual Annual Gala 2020 is so thrilled to welcome back some of our much-loved previous headliners, including the very lovely Patti LuPone. Thanks, Patti for being a part of this event that will go to support LGBTQ2S communities and The 519. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/519virtualgala Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/769097003882839... We look forward to having you all join us for the Gala on October 25 at 7:30pm (EST) to enjoy some beautiful performances by Patti, as well as a host of other leading Canadian and American talent from across Broadway, Blues, Pop, Jazz, and Pop genres. #AnnualGala #SupportThe519 #SpaceForChange ****** Read more about Patti LuPone: https://www.the519.org/programs/gala2020-artists Photo by: Axel Dupeux

The 519 EarlyON Child and Family Centre is here to get your weekend off to a good start with some mindfulness moments and storytime: 1) Mindfulness Moments + Reading of 'King & King' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNn2u5k_tv8&feature=youtu.be 2) Story Time: Ginger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heiHLW2vs_8&feature=youtu.be... 3) Story Time: We're Different, We're the Same https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_atJ0nMvUo&feature=youtu.be Stay updated about The 519's EarlyON programs. Join our mailing list at: bit.ly/the519earlyon See more

The 519 Annual Gala is going virtual this year, and we hope you all join us. The Gala will bring together leading Canadian and American talents from across genres including Broadway, Blues, Pop, Jazz, and Pop, and will be streamed on Sunday, October 25 at 7:30pm (EST). Tickets are available online: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/769097003882839... You can also purchase tickets in-person at the FABARNAK window [The 519, 519 Church St.] on Fridays, between 4pm and 7pm, starting October 9. Tickets available at $150 CAD (regular), $1000 CAD (VIP), and at a pay-what-you-can cost (limited availability). #AnnualGala #SupportThe519 #SpaceForChange

The folks at The 519 Early ON Child and Family Centre have some great virtual Mindfulness Moments and Story Time for you today, October 1: 1) Mindfulness Moments + Reading of 'Mommy, Mama, and Me' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QW5wC_klZk&feature=youtu.be 2) Mindfulness Moments + Reading of 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Fgruy5E0o&feature=youtu.be... 3) Storytime: Read Me a Book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvMX5PvwIA0&feature=youtu.be Don't forget to also tune into Songs and Stories with Pete Moss. Enjoy a live session on Pete's page at 1pm today. #EarlyON #Virtual #LGBTQ2S See more

On #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons today (October 1), we send lots of love to our older LGBTQ2S adults. We celebrate you, your existence, your magnificence, and your resistance. We remember you with this #throwback to past celebrations of the day. #RespectYourElders #bOlderTogether

Silver & Rainbows: Virtual LGBTQ2S Seniors Day Celebrations Tomorrow, October 1, 9am onwards This free event is being hosted by the Senior Pride Network Toronto and The New Horizons for 2SLGBTQ Seniors Program (The AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area, Gilbert Centre, Réseau ACCESS Network, and The North Bay Indigenous Hub). Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/silver-rainbows-a-national-seni

Our EarlyON Child and Family Centre has new episodes of Mindfulness Moments lined up for you: 1) They, She, He, Me: Free to Be! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iDVSbTBtWE... 2) Daddy, Papa, and Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeGcHAIGwlk Do share your suggestions, thoughts, and love with our EarlyON staff. Write to Sharn at [email protected] #EarlyON #Virtual #LGBTQ2S