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Celebrating progress and looking ahead for 2025!

As we step into 2025, we’re reminded of the power of community to create lasting change. The past year has been nothing short of transformative, and we owe it all to the resilience and solidarity of the LGBTQ+ community, and incredible supporters like you.

2024 was a pivotal year for Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre. Together, we launched our one-to-one community casework service; we introduced new peer-support groups and social spaces, reflecting the diversity of our community; and we took big strides toward our long-term goal of becoming a world-class LGBTQ+ centre. These achievements were only possible because of the support we received from our community.

Let’s celebrate the milestones of 2024 together:

Doorway icon 48,333 visitors welcomed through our doors
Doorway icon 312 social group meet-ups, creating meaningful connections
Doorway icon 779 people engaged in peer support groups, building resilience and connection
Doorway icon 1,118 people helped through information and referral services
Doorway icon 131 diverse events hosted, providing an inclusive space for our community
Doorway icon 57 people supported through 221 one-to-one community casework sessions
Doorway icon 4,704 cups of coffee served, connecting people over conversation
Doorway icon 253 addiction support meetings, providing a stigma-free space
Doorway icon 30 cultural events run to showcase queer joy, history, and art
Doorway icon 20 crisis interventions, helping those most in need
Doorway icon 118 lobbying activities and 8 policy submissions, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights
Doorway icon 1 new law on the statute book protecting our community from hate crimes
Doorway icon 27 educational workshops delivered to promote awareness and inclusion
Doorway icon 25 incredible volunteers, helping us achieve our mission
Doorway icon 29 years serving the LGBTQ+ community!

From everyone at Outhouse, we want to thank you for your unwavering support and belief in our mission. We are eager to continue in our tireless efforts to create a future where all LGBTQ+ individuals are safe, seen, and celebrated. And we are proud to have you by our side.