COMMUNITY ONE BLOG

Success Story: Glory Hole Gallery

We’re continuing our fabulous 2020 Rainbow Grant Success Stories with one of our community’s most well-known art galleries, Glory Hole Gallery! Recently moved into its new home on the 2nd floor of The 519, Glory Hole Gallery has been showcasing the perspectives of diverse and intersectional experiences through collaborations, exhibitions, and talks since 2017. Enjoy […]

Success Story: Asian Community AIDS Services’ Rainbow GPS Project

This week, we’re highlighting 2020 Rainbow Grant recipient Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) and their Rainbow GPS Project! ACAS is a charitable, non-profit, community-based organization located in Toronto, Canada. They provide safer sex education and services to the East and Southeast Asian communities and support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and members of the […]

What the Fruit? The Story Behind the Community One Foundation Fruit!

The Community One Foundation fruit have been the official mascot of Community One since back in the 1980s! You’ve likely seen our fruit at many community events, including Rainbow Grant ceremonies, Toronto Pride – and even NYC Pride. We had a chance to catch up with Geremy, the “kiwi”, to learn a little bit more […]

Success Story: Asian Queer Alliance Toronto

We’re pleased to present to you this week’s incredible Rainbow Grants Success Story from Asian Queer Alliance (AQUA)! AQUA is a space created by and for queer Asians (meaning those identifying as people from Asia, including South and Southeast Asia) of marginalized genders (including cis and trans women, non-binary folks, trans men and gender diverse […]