COMMUNITY ONE BLOG

Success Story: Sunshine Centres for Seniors’ Rainbow Outings

    The ever-increasing population of senior citizens in the GTA has brought greater awareness to the critical need for more resources addressing their needs. In the case of LGBTQ+ seniors, the lack of resources that encourage and accept diversity adds anxiety to an already difficult situation – a consultation conducted in 2017 by Egale […]

Success Story: ProudPolitics’ Out to Win 2018

    Over the past fifteen years, the growth of LGBTQ+ representation in Canadian politics and policy has been tremendous, from the landmark Bill C-38 legalizing same sex marriage in 2005, the election of two openly gay Premiers in Ontario and P.E.I., to last year’s introduction of Bill C-16, protecting transgender rights. Though the stride […]

Success Story: John Caffery’s Hall of Justice Poster Series

    Superheroes are amongst us, fighting for justice and inspiring hope every day. This is the theme of the Hall of Justice Poster Series, 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. The name is […]

Success Story: Paperhouse Outreach Collective’s ZIPE

    Legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham once said, “There is only one of you in all time; this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium, and be lost.” This idea of giving voice to unique individuality is at the heart of Paperhouse Outreach Collective’s […]