Your friends are fundraising. Don't miss out, opt in.

Al Donato

Al and Evy Are Skating for 2SLGBTQ Youth!

Fundraising for Sherbourne Health
CA$721
raised of CA$1,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: 2022 SOY Bowlathon, on 22 October 2022
Participants: Evy
SOY Bowlathon 2022
Campaign by Sherbourne Health (RCN 865776827RR0001)
WE'RE BACK! Join us SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 at THE BALLROOM (145 John St) for a fun afternoon of bowling, entertainment, food, and fantastic prizes all in support of 2SLGBTQ youth.

Story

From Al: Hello! My workplace Sherbourne Health runs Supporting Our Youth (SOY), a program that has transformed the lives of countless 2SLGBTQ youth and young adults, including my own. I found friends and community when I joined a SOY program in 2014, an experience that mirrors many trans, racialized, street-involved/underhoused, sex-working, disabled, low-income, and marginalized young queers in Toronto.  

I'm fundraising because SOY is working with a reduced budget -- a windfall of $90,000 -- this year, while managing increased need. The numbers in SOY's weekly drop-in programs for Black youth and trans youth have each doubled. 

We are currently the most visited 2SLGBTQ community programming provider for trans youth in Toronto. The impact of the pandemic on marginalized 2SLGBTQ youth means all our youth have reduced support to live safe, healthy, authentic lives. 

I especially want to support the amazing work of my colleagues, including, but not limited to, these folks:

-Patrick, a shining star who coordinates SOY's drop-in groups that happen four times a week, every week. 
-Morgan, who spearheaded Limin, an incredibly cooking program where Black youth explored their love for food.
-Maiesha, a SOY program worker who is incredibly passionate about helping and educating.

If you have the means to contribute, please do so! :)

SOY staff work tirelessly to offer:
-housing support queer and trans youth experiencing homelessness
- food and TTC tokens
-supports for newcomers
- four weekly drop-in groups
- skill development and case management
- fun, engaging programming
-and so much more!

Share this story

Help Al Donato

Sharing this page with your friends could help raise up to 3x more in donations

You can also help by sharing this link on

About the campaign

WE'RE BACK! Join us SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 at THE BALLROOM (145 John St) for a fun afternoon of bowling, entertainment, food, and fantastic prizes all in support of 2SLGBTQ youth.

About the charity

Sherbourne Health provides integrated health services, community programs and capacity-building initiatives that enable people and diverse communities to achieve wellness. Our doors are open to everyone with a focus on 2SLGBTQ communities, people experiencing homelessness, and newcomers to Canada.

Donation summary

Total raised
CA$721.00
Online donations
CA$721.00
Offline donations
CA$0.00

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.