We believe that community, connection, belonging, and hope are essential to mental wellness, and we are proud to fund projects that foster these values within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
One project funded through our Community Grants is Lunenburg Pride’s Pilot Project Queer Connections. This project fosters a sense of community by hosting social events to boost peer networks and social ties to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation in a rural area. Events were supported by local businesses, with more than 200 people attending four social connection-building gatherings. In addition to gaining new personal connections, the project was able to support queer businesses and artists and create safe spaces for friendships to form.
“These events are healing, as someone who grew up in this community, never feeling welcome or safe… which resulted in me moving away… coming back home and being able to be myself, meet new awesome people, and experience queer joy… it’s something magical”. —Participant
