Using Our Space

The 519 offers free*, accessible space to qualified nonprofits and community-based organizations, community-led groups, government partners, and individuals. Providing free space is a core part of what we do. It gives groups a place to work and play without the pressure of rental costs. We welcome people to use our space to meet, collaborate, and connect with one another.

The 519 has updated its Space Use Policy and moved to a new room booking system with improved software and a new database. This change is designed to make the process more efficient and to help us better track how our space is being used.

For questions or feedback, please contact SpaceUse@The519.org

 

*Fees apply for commercial use, and may be applied for set-up and other services

Booking Process

The booking system works in two steps. First, organizations or individuals must be approved as a Space User. Once approved, you will be able to book rooms based on availability:

Space User Application Form

After you fill out this form, you will receive an approval email or a request for additional information. Following your approval, please use the form below to request space:

Room Booking Request Form

 

Community group, non-profit, and charity uses of our space include

The 519 is mandated by the City of Toronto to provide space to community groups, organizations and individuals that:

  • Provide a broad range of community, social, educational and recreational services and programs
  • Support community capacity building and community development through programs, volunteerism and community engagement;
  • Are responsive to the community through identifying evolving community, social, educational and recreational needs and developing ways of meeting them, and
  • Work in partnership with community organizations, local businesses, community groups and community members to provide accessible services that improve community well being.

Additionally, The 519 prioritizes space users who:

  • Advance  a mandate related to or aligned with the 2SLGBTQ+ communities of Toronto;
  • Whose purpose is to engage with local communities residing in The 519’s Catchment
  • Whose purpose is to serve one of the following communities:
    • Racialized Communities
    • Indigenous Communities
    • Seniors
    • Youth
    • People Living with a Disability.

Catering

All catering at The 519 must be provided by The 519’s productive social enterprise catering service. Proceeds help fund The 519’s many programs.

Please note that The 519 does not permit catering from outside vendors for space use bookings.

visit our catering page to find out more.