50 years later, everything is different, and the fight is the same.

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, please help ensure The 519 remains a vital space for 2SLGBTQ+ community for the next 50 years. Until the end of the year, a generous anonymous donor is matching every dollar donated up to $50,000.

Impact Stories

Jo’s Story: Reflections on a Decades-Long Fight for 2SLGBTQ+ Liberation at The 519

One person with a profound understanding of this ongoing struggle is The 519’s Education and…

7th annual Sports Day

Community members work up a sweat at The 519’s 7th annual Sports Day Late last…

From The Village: Michelle DuBarry: Call Her Mother

Photo via Angelo Drago (Facebook) Today is International Drag Day, and we’re honouring the profound…

Ways to donate

  • Secure online donation (above)
  • By cheque and mail:
    Addressed to: Philanthropy, The 519, 519 Church St. Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9. Cheques to be made payable to “The 519″
  • Make a donation of securities/stock
  • Third party partnerships, gifts of securities, legacy gifts, and more: See other ways to give

Registered charity (119310761–RR0001), we issue charitable tax receipts for all donations of $20 or more. A charitable tax receipt is sent directly to your email when you make an online donation.

What your donation goes towards

The 519 is a transparent, accountable City of Toronto agency with an active and engaged community-elected Board of Directors.

To learn more about how your donation will support our year-round work, check out our annual reports and audited financial statements.

For more information or questions, get in touch with:

Dane Bland (he/him)
Head of Philanthropy
DBland@The519.org