Toronto

Founded in 1983, ACT is a leader in the fight to end HIV/AIDS in Toronto through sexual health education, prevention, outreach, and support services including youth programs and support groups.

AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT)

Toronto organization engaging racialized communities, particularly South Asian, in HIV prevention, sexual health education, and support services with programs for trans communities and queer Asian men.

Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAP)

Toronto's bisexual social community, providing social events, meetups, and connection opportunities for bi+ individuals and friends in the Greater Toronto Area.

amBi Toronto

Trust providing post-secondary scholarships to LGBTQ+ students studying at accredited institutions in Ontario who demonstrate financial need.

Bill 7 Award Trust

Canada's leading advocate for queer-owned businesses and 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. Founded in 2003, CQCC (formerly CGLCC) represents over 100,000 businesses contributing $22B+ in economic activity. Offers networking, mentorship (OUT for Business), supplier diversity certification, trade missions, and The FAM Program for entrepreneurs nationwide.

Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC)

Registered nonprofit providing interactive creative training programs to promote gender equity, consent, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in workplaces, communities, schools, and public spaces.

CANVAS Arts Action Programs

Foundation that creates a strong, vibrant, and diverse community by supporting individuals and groups that enhance the development of LGBTTIQQ2S communities in the Greater Toronto Area.

Community One Foundation

The world's first LGBTQ+ orchestra, founded in 1984 in Toronto. A full symphony orchestra performing Baroque through contemporary repertoire, rehearsing weekly at The 519.

Counterpoint Community Orchestra

Dignity Network Canada promotes human rights for LGBTQ+ people globally through advocacy, capacity building, and intersectional community-based research. Based in Toronto.

Dignity Network Canada

Provides a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies to bear witness to the integrity and holiness of their lives and relationships through community worship and support.

Dignity Toronto

Canada's leading LGBTQ+ human rights organization, advancing equality through research, education, awareness, and legal advocacy since 1986. Headquartered in Toronto.

Egale Canada

Provides secure affordable housing and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto, working to achieve social change through research and advocacy addressing systemic oppression.

Fife House

Charity dedicated to the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29, providing free counselling, drop-in services, social programs, and transitional housing in Toronto.

Friends of Ruby

Peer support group for gay fathers in Toronto. A twice-monthly volunteer-run group providing a place of inclusion, understanding, and a safe space for gay fathers and people in parenting roles.

Gay Fathers of Toronto

LGBTQ+ social group providing a safe, anti-oppressive space for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer people and allies to hang out, make friends, and build community in Toronto.

HanginOut LGBTQ+ Social Club

Toronto-based nonprofit promoting LGBTQ+ cinema through its flagship film festival held annually in May, one of the largest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the world.

Inside Out

Community-based volunteer-run social and support group for Spanish-speaking LGBTQ persons of Latin American origin or heritage in Toronto, founded in 1991.

Latino Group Hola

Professional network for lesbian women in Toronto, offering networking events, social gatherings, and career-focused meetups for LGBTQ+ women professionals.

Lesbian Professionals Toronto

Youth-led organization providing confidential peer support to LGBTQ+ youth aged 29 and under across Ontario via phone, text, and live chat since 1994.

LGBT Youth Line

Two-Spirit LGBTQ Indigenous group for youth aged 16-25 in the Greater Toronto Area, providing community, cultural connection, and support.

ODE (2-Spirit LGBTQ Indigenous Youth Group)

Queer-positive, sexually diverse writing group meeting every 2nd and 4th Thursday at The 519. Writers of all levels and forms engage in writing exercises and peer feedback.

OUTwrites

Pink Triangle Press is a Toronto-based not-for-profit publisher and media organization serving 2SLGBTQ+ communities through publications, health resources, and advocacy.

Pink Triangle Press

National nonprofit empowering Canadian employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Based in Toronto.

Pride at Work Canada

Organization that produces Toronto's annual Pride festival and parade, one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world, promoting 2SLGBTQ+ visibility, advocacy, and community celebration.

Pride Toronto

Queer-facilitated online book club reading novels by queer authors, hosted by QueerEvents.ca. Meets every other month via Zoom in a safe, supportive, and inclusive space.

Queer Book Club (QueerEvents)

Provincial network of gender and sexually diverse individuals and allies committed to questioning, challenging, and reforming laws, institutional practices, and social norms in Ontario.

Queer Ontario

A national nonprofit advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, workforce development, economic empowerment and impactful innovation in Canada's tech sector. Offers career development, entrepreneurship support, networking events, mentorship, and policy advocacy.

QueerTech

National nonprofit advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, workforce development, economic empowerment, and innovation in Canada's tech sector. Offers career development, entrepreneurship support, mentorship, job fairs, and employer partnerships. Founded in Montreal in 2016, now active across Canada with 10,000+ members.

Rainbow Faith and Freedom works to understand and end religious-based homophobia and transphobia, including in senior care settings. Based in Toronto.

Rainbow Faith and Freedom

Toronto-based charitable organization helping LGBTQ+ individuals escape state-sponsored persecution and violence worldwide. Has helped hundreds of people relocate to safety since 2006.

Rainbow Railroad

Volunteer-run national organization creating safe space for people who identify as both Muslim and queer/trans. Toronto chapter holds monthly meetings at The 519 with peer support and advocacy.

Salaam Canada

Toronto's largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ community choir, established in 1992. A mixed-voice, non-auditioned choir performing pop, show tunes, and more, building community through music.

Singing Out

Arts organization creating and delivering programming across the Greater Toronto Area for young women and non-binary youth through theatre productions and creative arts.

The AMY Project

Toronto-based organization helping the Asian LGBTQ+ and HIV community for over 25 years with HIV support, testing, women and trans services, and queer Asian men's support programs.

Toronto Asian Community AIDS Services

One of Toronto's largest networks for parents, families, and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, offering support groups, workshops, consultation, and advocacy for over 50 years.

Toronto Pflag

Toronto-based organization promoting queer cinema and storytelling through film screenings, events, and community programming.

Toronto Queer Film Festival

Queer market started by designer Ashley Champion to create more spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ artists and vendors to sell their wares. Held monthly in Toronto.

Toronto Queer Market

Official Mission of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Toronto (The Jubilant Order of York), a leading-edge order of queer nuns dedicated to community service, activism, and joy.

Toronto Sisters of JOY

Toronto's TTBB (tenor, lead, baritone, bass) choir for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, meeting weekly to rehearse pop and show tunes repertoire.

Toronto TTBB Choir

Toronto's LGBTQ+ square dancing club since 1987. Teaches modern western square dancing with a unique gay styling, meeting weekly at The 519 and other venues. Open to all.

Triangle Squares

Organization providing counselling, education, events, and support for Two-Spirit people living in the Greater Toronto Area, rooted in Indigenous philosophies of wholistic health and wellness.

Two-Spirited People of the First Nations

Black Trans, Non-Binary and Two-Spirit collective in Toronto focused on creating access and capacity for Black 2STNB community members.

Ubuntu Collective

Book club for queer women (cis and trans) and non-binary folks, meeting in-person in Toronto to discuss well-written novels reflecting diverse communities.

Under the Rainbow Book Club

Toronto boasts one of the largest and most vibrant LGBTQ+ communities in North America. The Church-Wellesley Village serves as the heart of the gay community, featuring iconic venues like Woody's, Crews & Tangos, and The Black Eagle. The city hosts Pride Toronto, one of the largest Pride celebrations globally, and is known for its inclusive atmosphere, diverse queer culture, and strong LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

An evening networking event for the Toronto tech community to connect and share ideas.

QueerTech

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