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Acts of Resistance

February 6, 2012

A 5-week Wen-do Course for Queer & Trans Women, Femmes, Butches, Sistahs, Dykes, TS/TG Bi Women with instructor Deb Parent.

Course Fee $25+HST (Sliding Scale Available)
16+ welcome

Presented by The 519 Anti-Violence Program

Thursday nights from 6:30pm - 9:30 pm at The 519
March 1 - March 29

Register online.

or

Register at the 519 Front Desk
416-392-6874
info@The519.org

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The 519 Talks: Workshop Series

October 25, 2011

The 519 has been serving Toronto's diverse downtown communities for over 35 years. During that time, we've developed expertise in the areas in which we work and we work hard to share that expertise widely in order to build healthy, strong communities. We're excited to share that expertise with you during The 519 Talks, a series of workshops targeted to students, service providers and community members on the issues and topics about which we get the most inquiries and requests for training.

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The 519 mourns the passing of The Honourable Jack Layton

August 22, 2011

The Board of Management, Members and Staff The 519 join all Canadians today in deeply mourning the loss of Jack Layton. Our thoughts are with Olivia, Councillor Layton and all of Jack's friends and family.

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Volunteer Fair

March 15, 2011

The 519 is welcoming over 35 LGBTQ and LGBTQ-positive organizations to promote community involvement at our first LGBTQ Volunteer Fair.

Connect with the organizations that make a difference in our communities. Find a student placement, discover new work experience opportunities, and explore  engagement in your community.

Join the event on Facebook

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AIDS Memorial: Call for names

March 1, 2011

The AIDS Memorial in Cawthra Square Park is engraved with the names of over 2,500 people who have died of HIV/AIDS in Ontario. Names must be submitted by March 31, 2011 for engraving this year.

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Queer and Trans Women's Wellness Retreat

March 1, 2011

Celebrate International Women's Day at The 519!

Join us for an evening featuring presentations, performances, health and wellness information and demonstrations and an opportunity to spend time with friends at The Centre.

This event is hosted by Newcomer Programs at The 519 in partnership with Women's Health in Women's Hands, Access Alliance, Rainbow Health Network, Rainbow Health Ontario, Planned Parenthood Toronto, Hassle Free Clinic, Toronto Women's Bookstore, Sherbourne Health Centre and Black CAP.

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Our communities meet at The 519

October 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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Good Food Box

March 1, 2012

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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