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The Oxford County Pride Committee is comprised of 2SLGBTQIA community members and allies. The objective of our committee is to develop an artistic and cultural Pride celebration. We recognize diversity of gender throughout Oxford County. In doing so, the Pride Committee highlights organizations, business', services and opportunities that support and promote positive outcomes for the 2SLGBTQIA community and Allies

Covid-19 Important Information:
Our offices are closed to the public - the staff, however, are working in the offices. We continue to accept applications for service (Family and Volunteers) and are able to meet with individuals in the office on an appointment basis. It's best right now to email us or leave a voicemail for one of the staff and we'll get back as soon as possible

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring
Matches bigs and littles in the community.

In-School Mentoring
Program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to * mentors will spend one hour a week with the child at school * program is coordinated in partnership with local school boards.

Literacy Mentoring
Provides children and youth in grades 2-8 with a mentor to assist students with their academic skills and self-esteem. * meet during the school year at their local library branch.

PRISM (Pride • Respect • Identify • Safety • Mentoring) Program
Connects LGBTQ2IA+ children and youth with LGBTQ2IA+ adults.

GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS!
Group mentoring program for girls 11-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities.

GAME ON! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART!
Group mentoring program for boys 11 year(s)-14 year(s) that provides information and support to make informed choices about health lifestyle practices * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities

SOAR (SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES RELATIONSHIPS)
8-12 week group program for children who are waiting for their Bigs * volunteers get matched with 2-3 children and take them to pre-planned activities * specific groups for 12 and under and 13 and older.

Oxford County's Rainbow Coalition is a group of expert community members as well as people from mental health, public health, health and social service sectors working together to address issues of homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism in our community.

Our work includes:
* challenging homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism
* providing education in order to create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ people
* increasing resources and services available for people who are LGBTQ+. We continue to invite new members who have a passion for human rights and equality to join our coalition.

Covid-19 Important Information:
Our offices are closed to the public - the staff, however, are working in the offices. We continue to accept applications for service (Family and Volunteers) and are able to meet with individuals in the office on an appointment basis. It's best right now to email us or leave a voicemail for one of the staff and we'll get back as soon as possible

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring
Matches bigs and littles in the community.

In-School Mentoring
Program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to * mentors will spend one hour a week with the child at school * program is coordinated in partnership with local school boards.

Literacy Mentoring
Provides children and youth in grades 2-8 with a mentor to assist students with their academic skills and self-esteem. * meet during the school year at their local library branch.

PRISM (Pride • Respect • Identify • Safety • Mentoring) Program
Connects LGBTQ2IA+ children and youth with LGBTQ2IA+ adults.

GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS!
Group mentoring program for girls 11-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities.

GAME ON! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART!
Group mentoring program for boys 11 year(s)-14 year(s) that provides information and support to make informed choices about health lifestyle practices * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities

SOAR (SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES RELATIONSHIPS)
8-12 week group program for children who are waiting for their Bigs * volunteers get matched with 2-3 children and take them to pre-planned activities * specific groups for 12 and under and 13 and older.

Covid-19 Important Information:
Our offices are closed to the public - the staff, however, are working in the offices. We continue to accept applications for service (Family and Volunteers) and are able to meet with individuals in the office on an appointment basis. It's best right now to email us or leave a voicemail for one of the staff and we'll get back as soon as possible

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring
Matches bigs and littles in the community.

In-School Mentoring
Program provides youth with a role model and a friend to talk to * mentors will spend one hour a week with the child at school * program is coordinated in partnership with local school boards.

Literacy Mentoring
Provides children and youth in grades 2-8 with a mentor to assist students with their academic skills and self-esteem. * meet during the school year at their local library branch.

PRISM (Pride • Respect • Identify • Safety • Mentoring) Program
Connects LGBTQ2IA+ children and youth with LGBTQ2IA+ adults.

GO GIRLS! HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS!
Group mentoring program for girls 11-14 that focuses on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem. * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities.

GAME ON! EAT SMART, PLAY SMART!
Group mentoring program for boys 11 year(s)-14 year(s) that provides information and support to make informed choices about health lifestyle practices * held over a 7-10 week period, within school facilities

SOAR (SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES RELATIONSHIPS)
8-12 week group program for children who are waiting for their Bigs * volunteers get matched with 2-3 children and take them to pre-planned activities * specific groups for 12 and under and 13 and older.

PFLAG Canada supports, educates and provides resources to all individuals with questions or concerns regarding issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Provides LGBTQ2S+ programming to make Perth County more welcoming, accepting and inclusive for gender and sexually diverse individuals. Works with community partners to advance LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness.

Initiative intended to raise visibility and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer, and questioning (LGBTTTIQQ) people and issues.

Project is focused on raising awareness through education, with a goal of increasing the number of LGBTTTIQQ culturally-competent workplaces and agencies in Brant County. It also offers accreditation to all workplaces and agencies that complete the Safe Spaces workshop

PFLAG Canada supports, educates and provides resources to all individuals with questions or concerns regarding issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

The Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC) is a volunteer-based community association that acts as a central hub for the local Rainbow community. WRRC brings together various stakeholders from across the Region.

This group is a resource for anyone that identifies as transmasculine, happening virtually during the pandemic.

This group is a resource for anyone that identifies as transgender non-binary

Social and discussion group for older 2SLGTBQ+-identified adults. Meeting both in-person and virtually. Check the calendar for details https://www.ourspectrum.com/events/

This group is a resource for anyone that identifies within the trans/gender variant umbrella, including but not limited to: transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, gender fluid, non-binary, genderless, agender, non-gendered, third gender, two spirit, bigender, transman, transwoman, neutrois, questioning and beyond.Meeting both in-person and virtually

An organization consisting of community members committed to promoting peace, diversity and equality for the LGBTQ population in Brantford and Brant County

Peer group for trans and gender-variant youth aged 14-18

Provides opportunities for members of Brant County's lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, 2-spirit (LGBTQ2S+) communities to share stories, impart information, raise concerns, and recommend changes as they relate to how bylaws, policies, programs, and services are developed and delivered

• provides advice and recommendations to organizations with respect to the implementation of bylaws, policies, programs, and services that impact the LGBTQ2S+ community
  
  
• educate and increase the awareness and understanding of all sectors on issues that impact the diverse sexual and gender identified communities including all three levels of government, business, community organizations and faith-based groups. The group helps create physical and emotional positive and safer spaces
  
  
• facilitates access to accurate information including up-to-date lists of positive spaces and programs, resources, and organizations that support diverse sexual and gender identified communities. The group acknowledges and respects the diversity of Brant County's LGBTQ2S+ communities including those voices not currently represented as members with respect to gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, ethnocultural background, and socio-economic status

Services related to gender identity and expression, including gender expansive, trans and non-binary identities

Consultation and support may include:

• prescribing transition-related hormones
• diagnostic assessments in support of affirming a diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria in support of transition-related surgeries
• referrals for transition-related surgeries

A space for young (16-19) LGBTQ2+ people to come together and hone their own leadership skills, see ideas come to life and contribute to the community.

OK2BME is a set of free, confidential services for kids and teens wondering about their sexuality or gender identity. They may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-variant, or they may just have questions. It includes therapeutic counselling for individuals, couples and families as well as a bi-weekly drop-in Youth Group. OK2BME offers public education, training and consultation on diversity and issues facing the LGBTQ2+ population.

A social and recreational group for LGBTQ2+ youth ages 12-18. This group provides facilitated support and social opportunities for youth.

NOTE: This group is takes place alternating between in-person and virtual. Find the schedule and sign up to attend individual groups at https://www.facebook.com/OK2BMEca/

A space for young (15-18) LGBTQ2+ people to come together and hone their leadership skills, and socialize with one another.

NOTE: This group is taking place virtually during the pandemic. Visit https://ok2bme.ca/events/ to see the schedule and sign up to attend.

Glow is the oldest continually-running university-based 2SLGBTQ+ group in Canada. Run entirely by dedicated student volunteers, Glow promotes a healthy attitude towards all sexual orientations and gender identities on the UWaterloo campus by providing a wide variety of peer support, social events, advocacy work, and resources.