COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
A place where we can celebrate our differences and find our similarities.
Our Offerings
Shelter Offerings
Thanks to the support of our partners we are offering a variety of FREE workshops and resources for Canadian Shelters.
Sports & Recreational Offerings
From recreational sports teams to professional teams, our workshops, consultation and partnership help bring inclusivity to community spaces!
Summer Camps & Leadership Offerings
With years of experience working with summer camps, we understand the need to create affirming spaces that support youth in becoming the best leaders they can be.
Community Engagements/ Charitable Giving
Bringing people together starts with awareness and meaningful engagement. We collaborate with community spaces to make their events and initiatives more inclusive that strengthen connection and belonging.
Panels, Keynotes, Hosting & Consulting
Book one of our dynamic speakers to deliver an unforgettable keynote, host or participate in a panel discussion.
APPLY FOR A FREE SHELTER WORKSHOP!
Check out our new Professional Development course, designed specifically for youth who experience one or more barriers in the workforce, helping them prepare for their job-seeking journey!
SHELTER OFFERINGS
Research on the demographic of unhoused youth in Toronto show there is an overrepresentation of 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, largely due to systemic discrimination across Canada.
"Understanding LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness In York Region" by Alex Abramovich & Nelson Pang in particular underscored the need for more education about supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth within homeless shelters; the report also highlighted the need for preventative measures including in-school support of G.S.A.s and Positive Space Groups.
This is a core focus of our youth programming across Canada and served as another reason we created workshops to support unhoused youth and staff, foster communities grounded in acceptance, compassion for others, and self-understanding.
Our workshops emphasize the importance of an intersectional approach, empowering our audience to create inclusive environments where all youth feel a true sense of belonging.
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available in-person, or virtually.
This four-part, interactive workshop series supports unhoused youth in exploring identity, resilience, and belonging, with a focus on the unique challenges and strengths of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Each session combines storytelling, activities, and facilitated discussion, framed by community agreements and closing grounding practices.
Youth are invited to learn, share, and build skills in an affirming, supportive environment.
Workshop Themes:
Workshop 1: Who We Are — Identity, Intersectionality & Belonging
Workshop 2: Language & Respect — Creating Braver Affirming Spaces
Workshop 3: Power, Safety & Systems —Understanding Harm & Resilience
Workshop 4: From Surviving to Thriving— Joy, Leadership & Collective Futures
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available in-person, virtually , online pre-recorded module
This workshop is an ideal starting point or refresher for people wanting to foster more equitable and affirming spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
It covers key barriers to inclusion, foundational terms and concepts, best allyship practices, inspiring stories, reflection activities, and scenario-based learning.
Participants will leave with the knowledge and practical tools they need to build and support environments that respect, welcome, and celebrate all.
Participants will leave with a greater capacity to interrupt harm, answer questions, and engage in discussions with and in support of 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
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Available through our online self-paced modules
A compilation of recorded videos from industry professionals at our annual Virtual Career Conference, this free and accessible offering is designed to help unhoused youth explore their strengths, skills, and future opportunities at their own pace.
The module is broken into five distinct, flexible sections so youth can pick and choose the skills they want to focus on without feeling overwhelmed.
Each section is short, practical, and easy to complete, making it a helpful tool for youth who want to build confidence, plan next steps, and take control of their career journey.
Designed to meet youth where they are and empower them to succeed.
Have more questions about our workshops? Check out our FAQ or feel free to contact us!
SUMMER CAMPS AND LEADERSHIP OFFERINGS
Our workshops are designed to teach youth kindness, respect, and celebration of ALL people!
Led by 2SLGBTQ+ and Black role model facilitators, our programs create affirming spaces while empowering youth to build confidence and leadership in themselves and others.
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available in-person, or virtually in English
Speakers will facilitate an interactive workshop that relies on the power of personal storytelling and anonymous student activities to build connection and increase empathy and respect for ALL youth
This engaging workshop introduces identity, including 2SLGBTQ+ identities, in an age-appropriate way and shows students how they can be an ally and make a difference at any age
Youth will have an opportunity to anonymously share their own experiences and curiosities as they build connection and empathy
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available in-person, or virtually in English and French
Increases ability to identify, unlearn, and combat anti-Black racial bias and discrimination
Youth will be introduced to anti-Black racism terms, statistics, and historical context in addition to hearing authentic, inspiring stories from diverse Black speakers
Delivered by two Black facilitators who speak to their own experiences and provide a braver space for youth to ask questions and advice
This workshop offers youth an opportunity to anonymously share their own experiences and curiosities while leaving students feeling empowered, informed, ready to make changes in their communities
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available in-person, or virtually in English
Building on our 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusivity workshop, youth will learn from the lived experiences of relatable trans speakers through honest storytelling and open discussion
Engaging and compassionate speakers will create a brave space for youth to learn terminology, explore the harmful impacts of gender stereotypes, unlearn transphobic myths and stereotypes, and ask honest questions
Youth will leave with an increased awareness of the diverse ways to identify and express gender as well as concrete examples of trans allyship
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available virtually in English
Youth are asked to consider the question, “Why does 2SLGBTQ+ history matter?” as they learn how the vast 2SLGBTQ+ past is connected to the present and future
The workshop briefly explores gender and sexual diversity around the world throughout time before focusing on North American 2SLGBTQ+ history and the evolution of queer representation
Starting in the 1960s and moving through the decades, we discuss we discuss notable people, events, and milestones including some of the raids, riots, legal changes and shifts in pop culture and music that influenced 2SLGBTQ+ society today
Youth will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how this history has shaped the present, the work still to do and why we must not forget what 2SLGBTQ+ people have accomplished to get to where we are today
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available virtually in English
Youth are asked to consider the question, “Why does Black history matter?” as they learn about the evolution of civil rights and important historical Black figures
The workshop discusses the beginnings of slavery in North America through to abolition, and then focuses on the continued systems of racial oppression that Black Canadians and Americans continue to face up until present day
Starting in the 1940s and moving through the decades, we discuss in greater some of the events, protests, legal changes, and shifts in pop culture and music that have influenced racism (and allyship) in North America to date
Youth will leave this workshop with a better understanding of how this history has shaped the present, the work still to do and why we must not forget what Black historical figures have accomplished to forge a better future for us all
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available now virtually and in-person in English
This workshop is the perfect starting point (or refresher) for those looking to foster more inclusive and affirming sport and recreation environments for 2SLGBTQ+ folks
Starting with an overview of the current barriers to 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and accessibility, this workshop combines foundational terms and concepts, inspiring stories, reflection activities, best allyship practices, and space to ask questions and work through scenarios
Youth will leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of sport and the knowledge and practical tools to foster environments that respect, welcome, and celebrate all
Have more questions about our workshops? Check out our FAQ or feel free to contact us!
SPORTS AND REC OFFERINGS
Whether you’re a professional or recreational sports team, building an environment where everyone feels they belong is essential. We partner with facilities and teams to create more inclusive experiences—for players, fans, and everyone in between.
We’ve also collaborated with several teams on merchandise initiatives, giving them a visible way to demonstrate their commitment to inclusion while directly supporting a local non-profit.
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available now virtually and in-person.
This workshop is the perfect starting point (or refresher) for those looking to foster more inclusive and affirming sport and recreation environments for 2SLGBTQ+ folks
Starting with an overview of the current barriers to 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and accessibility, this workshop combines foundational terms and concepts, inspiring stories, reflection activities, best allyship practices, and space to ask questions and work through scenarios
Participants will leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of sport and the knowledge and practical tools to foster environments that respect, welcome, and celebrate all
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As a non-profit organization, our ability to reach and positively impact communities is made possible through meaningful community engagement and the support of partners who help fund and strengthen key areas of our programming.
If you’re interested in exploring a partnership, we’d love to connect with you!
Have more questions about our workshops? Check out our FAQ or feel free to contact us!
We have worked with:
Sports and Recreation Inclusivity Workshop
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FREE Workshop opportunity available!
PANELS, KEYNOTES,
HOSTING & CONSULTING
Whether you need a dynamic host or an expert panelist, our speakers bring extensive public engagement experience on everything from Combatting Anti-Black Racism, to 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion, to Entrepreneurship and Non-Profit Building, and we would be thrilled to help bring your panel to life!
With a blend of life, school, and work experience, our speakers come with unique perspectives, real, on-the-ground experience, and hundreds of thousands of hours of public speaking under their belts, making them comfortable and confident in settings big and small, virtual and online.
Our team is also able to lend our consulting services in tandem if needed, to help you bring your panel to life from start to finish, with topic, question, format, and even panelist recommendations, with an intentional, intersectional approach.
We know what not only lands well with audiences, but what will leave them feeling inspired to take action!
Our speakers can speak on a wide range of intersectional topics, including but not limited to:
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Our polished, dynamic 2SLGBTQ+ facilitators have extensive experience, both personal and professional, as individuals within the community who also advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion on a daily basis in through their work, and can speak to topics such as:
• Allyship
• Queer Joy
• Intersectionality
• DEI in Corporate Spaces
• DEI in Non-Profit Spaces
• 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sports & Rec
• Queer Representation and
• Advocacy in Film & Entertainment
• Queerness & Faith
• Queerness & BlacknessDon’t see your topic on this list? Please ask, we likely cover it, and if we don’t, we would be happy to try to make a recommendation for someone who does!
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Our polished, dynamic Black facilitators have extensive experience, both personal and professional, as individuals within the community who also advocate for anti-Racism on a daily basis in through their work, and can speak to topics such as:
• Allyship
• Black Joy
• Intersectionality
• DEI in Corporate Spaces
• DEI in Non-Profit Spaces
• Navigating racism in day-to-day life
• Navigating racism and racial profiling with law enforcement, security
• Black Representation and
• Advocacy in Film & Entertainment
• Blackness & Queerness
• Blackness & Adoption / Growing up in a white family
• Blackness & Systemic RacismDon’t see your topic on this list? Please ask, we likely cover it, and if we don’t, we would be happy to try to make a recommendation for someone who would!
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Our polished, dynamic Trans facilitators have extensive experience, both personal and professional, as individuals within the community who also advocate for Trans inclusion on a daily basis in through their work, and can speak to topics such as:
• Allyship
• Trans Joy
• Intersectionality
• DEI in Corporate Spaces
• DEI in Non-Profit Spaces
• Trans Inclusion in Sports & Rec
• Trans Representation and
• Advocacy in Film & Entertainment
• Queerness & Faith
• Queerness & BlacknessDon’t see your topic on this list? Please ask, we likely cover it, and if we don’t, we would be happy to try to make a recommendation for someone who does!
Book our new ‘Celebrating Trans Joy’ Keynote for your team! -
Our Executive Directors, Chris Studer and Marley Bowen, have extensive insights and learnings starting Get REAL as a student project in university and scaling it to a national organization with a full-time team, and over 1 million students impacted. They have spoken to intimate audiences to stadiums of thousands, from coast to coast, and have had their work recognized by CTV, CBC’s The National, the National Post, Global News’ Hometown Heroes, and winner of an International Peace Award.
Chris and Marley always leave audiences feeling not just educated, but inspired by their mission and their journey as founders, offering unique insights on topics such as:
• Launching and scaling a non-profit organization
• Careers within the non-profit and charity space
• Program Development, Impact Measurement & Reporting
• Branding strategies that connect with a youth audience
• Media and Communication strategies for brands wanting to speak to social justice issues
• Developing effective Corporate Partnerships
• Meaningful Charitable Giving and DEI Strategies
• Diversity within a workplaceDon’t see your topic on this list? Please ask, we likely cover it, and if we don’t, we would be happy to try to make a recommendation for someone who does!
Learn about the importance of celebrating trans joy and implementing proactive forward thinking approaches in your efforts to foster trans affirming learning environments and support the well being of trans youth.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ CHARITABLE GIVING
As a non-profit organization, our ability to reach and positively impact communities is made possible through meaningful community engagement and the support of partners who help fund and strengthen key areas of our programming.
Let’s discuss how you we can work together!
