First shelter dedicated to 2SLGBTQ+ adults set to open in Toronto - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

conducted by the city found approximately 12 per cent of people experiencing homelessness in Toronto identify as 2SLGBTQ+, around three per cent identify as trans, non-binary and/or Two-Spirit.The city added, though, that these numbers are likely an under-representation.The city said the new shelter is an “integral step to ensuring queer strength and resiliency and a response to systemic barriers.

“The needs of LGBTQ+ newcomers are also unique as they often have limited resources to begin anew in Canada and may not able to rely on local cultural communities for support due to their sexual and/or gender identities,” the release said. The city said the shelter space will provide LGBTQ+ newcomers with “critical supports,” and will also be a “welcoming first home” in Canada.

According to the city, the shelter will incorporate an “innovative model” which will be focused on “building inclusive shelter standards that centre the safety, wellbeing and affirmation of 2SLGBTQ+ community members.” The city said The 519 will be the “primary referral source” for the new program, and will provide individual support as well as group programming.

Why don’t you just say it’s for men who say they’re women?

I don't understand... why are they not allowed to use other shelters?

Excellent news, so we can stop cramming men into women's shelters then, excellent news indeed. Right?

Great. When are women going to have women-only shelters that are safe for women?

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