TimeMonday, May 16 ยท 5:00pm - 7:30pmLocationToronto City Hall100 Queen St. West.Toronto, ONCreated ByThe Proud of Toronto CampaignMore InfoOn the eve of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Proud of Toronto campaign is hosting a celebration of the best of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities. It is a call for action to Toronto City Hall to continue investing in our communities.The purpose of this event is to inform Torontonians including their City Councillors about the importance of LGBTQ programs and services. A variety of organizations provide programs and services, including Pride Toronto, the LGBT YouthLine, The 519 Church St. Community Centre, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, various HIV/AIDS organizations, and many more.Why fund LGBTQ programs and services?1. Building healthy communities2. Creating jobs and economic benefit3. Saving lives.This event will feature personal stories of people who have benefited from city-funded LGBTQ programs and services. People who have found a community; people whose financial livelihoods depend on these services, and people whose lives have been saved.The event is in the Rotunda of City Hall on the main floor - making it easy for City Councillors and staff to come and learn about the diversity of the LGBTQ communities. The event will feature musical entertainment, a showcase of LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS community organizations, speakers and more. Speakers, entertainment and confirmation of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be announced shortly.Invite your friends, co-workers and families!________________________________________The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, held on May 17 every year around the world, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. For more information please visit http://www.homophobiaday.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_Against_Homophobia_and_TransphobiaProud of Toronto is a campaign to continue City of Toronto financial and symbolic support for Pride Toronto. By extension, this means a city government that continues supporting Toronto's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) programs and services. This includes issues of HIV/AIDS, arts and culture, economic development & tourism, diverse community expression and much more. These programs & services build community, create jobs and save lives.
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