As a Member of The 519’s Board of Directors, I’m proud to be fundraising for The 519’s 50th Legacy Fund.

The 519’s 50th Legacy Fund is our promise to be here for the long haul, through uncertainty, crisis, and change. Your donation today provides the stability and flexibility we need to respond when our communities need us most and to invest boldly in what comes next. Can we count on you to help secure the future of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ communities?

The 519 is a pillar of our community. I’ve had the honour to be involved with the organization in different capacities over a decade, being a board member for half of that time. Since day one, I have been inspired by the staff, volunteers and community members, and their efforts to help those in need by removing barriers, providing essential services, and building inclusive spaces.

As we highlight 50 years of The 519’s remarkable impact, I invite everyone to join in celebrating the organization’s legacy and recognizing the essential role it continues to play in fostering belonging and hope throughout our community.

Donate to the Legacy Fund to help build the capacity of this incredible organization now and for the years to come. Use the form below to make a pledge, one-time, or monthly gift online today. To arrange a gift of securities, click here.

Juan Camilo Rendon Ocampo

Member, Board of Directors

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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:

Aniska Ali (she/her)
Director, Philanthropy
AAli@The519.org