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Our communities meet at The 519

August 1, 2010

Every year over 31, 000 people visit The 519 to attend meetings, groups and to participate in Centre programs.  The diversity of our community is reflected in the day-to-day activities of the Centre. 

Click to see who is meeting at The 519 this month.

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Navigating Pride Toronto

June 16, 2010

The LGBT Parenting Connection and Pride Toronto have collaborated to produce this booklet, a collection of tips suggested by parents, for parents. If you'll be visiting Pride Toronto for the first time with children, you'll want to read this.

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The 519 issues statement on freedom of expression at Pride 2010

June 10, 2010

LGBT community centre urges Pride Toronto to reverse its decision

June 10, 2010

"The Board of Management of The 519 met last night to approve an official statement on freedom of expression at Toronto’s 2010 Pride Festival.  The Centre’s statement calls on Pride Toronto to reverse its decision to ban the term “Israeli apartheid” and urges Pride and the City of Toronto to undertake a constructive dialogue with the broader communities on the issue.  The statement concludes with an offer to play a supportive role in creating that dialogue."

Click Here for the Press Release

Click Here for the Official Statement

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Good Food Box

July 22, 2010

Foodshare buys top quality fresh fruit and vegetables directly from farmers and from the Ontario Food Terminal, and volunteers pack it into green reusable boxes at the Field to Table warehouse.  Those boxes are then delivered to The 519 Church Street Community Centre for pick-up.  There isn't an easier way to buy local, fresh produce for your home.

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