Queer Youth United

Beach United Church September 11, 2023 2 Comments
Queer Youth United

The last meeting of Queer Youth United will be Tuesday, August 26th, 2025.  After two years of co-ordinating QYU, Corin needs to devote more time to his studies and his new job.  We want to thank Corin for all of his efforts co-ordinating the program, and for providing a safe space for queer youth in the Beach neighbourhood.

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QYU is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth group for ages 15-29, where you can come and engage with others in a safe space within the community, while sharing meals, finding support and resources.

Queer Youth United (QYU) meet on Tuesdays from 4-7pm – our last meeting will be on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. We post updates on our Instagram account over at @queeryouthunited, which is maintained by our coordinator, Corin Collins. Learn more about Corin here.

Fall Gardening Group Schedule

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New volunteers are always welcome to our gardening group – no experience required; both experienced gardeners and beginners are welcome! You are welcome to just drop-in for one of our sessions, or for as many as you would like!

Our current schedule is as follows:

Saturday, September 16, 8am-10am
Wednesday, September 20, 8am-10am
Saturday, October 7, 8am-10am
Wednesday, October 18, 8am-10am
Saturday, November 4, 10am-11:30am with light refreshments afterwards!

We want to thank all of our volunteers, and especially Catherine Byrne who brings both horticultural knowledge and experience in helping support and organize community initiatives.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our Gardening meetings!

The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighbourhood Grant Recipient

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As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighbourhood Grants program, Beach United Church was selected to receive a $2,700 grant. This grant award is thanks to a nomination from our local Starbucks partner at 1960 Queen St. East, who recognized the food justice work at Beach United.

Through this unique program, The Starbucks Foundation invites Starbucks partners to nominate a local organization in their community. Since 2019, more than 10,000 grants have been awarded to local organizations, amounting to more than $15 million.

To learn more, please visit:  https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/strengthening-communities-through-neighborhood-grants/

We are so grateful for this grant, and want to thank our friends at Starbucks for nominating us – we are excited to continue our food justice work, and help provide nutritious meals to our community.

Big Band Music Night

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Join us on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 7pm-10pm for an evening of music by the Toronto All-Star Big Band and vocalists John Amato and Shannon McDougall in support of The Beach Cares refugee sponsorship program. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

In additional to the fabulous music, you can expect an evening with:

  • Hors d’Oeuvres
  • Silent Auction
  • Dance demo/lesson
  • Door Prizes
  • Gift Baskets
  • Cash Bar
  • and more!

Cost: $50 per person

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait!

⟫ CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

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The Beach Cares (TBC) is a church and community organization founded in 2015 to sponsor Syrian Refugees. It is a joint project of Beach United Church, The Anglican Church of St. Aidan and members of the local community.

If you’d like to support Beach Cares financially, please consider making a donation at the St. Aidan’s donation site. TBC welcomes volunteers for the ongoing refugee work.

We are seeking sponsors for our Big Band Music Night fundraising event, and silent auction donations within the Beach community.

Please contact Jo-Anne Laforty at jolaforty@gmail.com.