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Title:

We Are Everywhere: Building an Army of Lovers for Tomorrow

Agreement Number:

SO20025

Agreement Value:

$300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 9, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This 17-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of The 519 to advance LGBTQ2S equality. This will be achieved by implementing an effective data management system (to track and analyze organizational data); developing an online “Army of Lovers” advocacy campaign (to support LGBTQ2S digital engagement across Ontario); advancing and integrating an Anti-Racism and Equity Framework; developing and implementing a service mapping strategy; and by building and strengthening partnerships and collaborations. At the end of this project, the organization will have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; and established and/or strengthened partnerships and collaborations to support the LGBTQ2S movement.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M4Y 2C9

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q3-00012

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

The 519

Recipient's Legal Name:

519 Church Street Community Centre

Program:

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.