2SLGBTQ+ Supports | United Way East Ontario

A summer of Pride celebrations across our region

Teams of United Way East Ontario staff members and volunteers had a blast showing up for our Pride communities throughout Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County, and Renfrew County.

All Communities

GenNext East Ontario’s The Pride Palette: A queer conversation

Local queer artists discuss how they use their art to foster safer communities, the importance of queer joy, and more in this panel discussion.

Lanark County

Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies can access resources in rural communities

Powered by United Way East Ontario, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County developed a 2SLGBTQIA+ toolkit tailored for youth, families and educators in their region.

Prescott-Russell

Empowering 2SLGBTQ+ allies in rural communities through education

Find out why the expansion of 2SLGBTQ+ educational programming is so essential in communities like Prescott-Russell.

Ottawa, Renfrew County

Mentors with lived experience key for local 2SLGBTQ+ youth

With the support of United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa is launching new mentorship programming aimed specifically at 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Lanark County, Ottawa

Help is just a text away for those who feel unsafe at home

Home is not a safe place for everyone. As many people continue to self isolate through the winter months, some will be at a greater risk of violence. That’s where Unsafe at Home Ottawa comes in.

Ottawa

Dressed in confidence

Growing up, Penelope says she never felt like a boy. Today, she can express her true identity with help from a special local project.

Ottawa

The path to friendship

Together, best friends Charlie and Warner are standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and speaking out about what it’s like to be transgender.

Category: 2SLGBTQ+ Supports