Mission Statement

The 519 is a meeting place and focal point for its diverse downtown communities. Within a supportive environment, it responds to the needs of the local neighbourhood and the broader Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTTQ) communities by supplying resources and opportunities to foster self-determination, civic engagement and community participation.

Vision Statement

The 519 aspires to achieve the following:

• Expanded and effective programming that meets community needs
• An equitable, supportive workplace with diversity across staff, volunteers and Board members
• Successful advocacy on issues related to its geographic and cultural communities
• A high positive profile with wide recognition and leadership
• A broad and stable resource base

Values Statement

The 519 ascribes to the following beliefs:

• An anti-oppression social justice framework
• A secular, politically non-partisan approach to all issues
• A non-judgemental stance in dealing with all its stakeholders
• Recognition and celebration of diversity
• Respect for individual dignity and value

Anti-DiscriminationPolicy

The 519 Church Street Community Centre adopts and upholds the City of Toronto policy statement which prohibits discrimination and harassment and protects the right to be free of hate activity based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, level of literacy, marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public assistance, record of offenses, sex, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics by or within the organization.

Last Updated: Sep.2007