My Story…
I didn't start running until 2018 for lots of reasons, scared of not being "good" at it was one. That fear reminds me of when I was a teenager - knowing I felt 'differently' than my friends but not having the words for it.
Now, as an out, proud professional, I'm now running to support youth to have a place to be themselves. I'm also running for my future self - to know there are places for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors to find community.
And best of all - I'm running with my oldest daughter Jordyn for the second year in a row. I fully expect her to again smoke me!
Description
Rainbow Community Places currently offers two programs serving two demographics within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community: youth aged 13 - 20 through Toby's Place and seniors through Dorothy's Place. Both operate on Mondays at 33 East Road in Scarborough from September through July.
Toby's Place hosts community dinners, workshops, clothing swaps, gender-affirming haircut nights and other events from 3:30 to 8:30 pm. Dorothy's Place hosts community lunches, workshops, and other social activities from 11:30 am to 2 pm.
A new youth program, COMET, modelled on Toby's Place, is opening on Tuesdays at 28 Fairlawn Avenue, North Toronto in September.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Jul 31 | Jillian | $54.63 |
Jul 30 | The Clark Fam | $27.80 |
Jul 30 | Lynn L | $43.90 |
Jul 30 | Heather Maclachlan | $27.80 |