Our Mission

"Great achievements are not born from a single vision but from the combination of many distinctive viewpoints. Diversity challenges assumptions, opens minds and unlocks our potential to solve any problem we may face."

The name of this not-for-profit corporation is Gay West Community Network Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Queer West").

Our Motto: Building a community. Strengthening the city.

Community Area Served: Toronto City West: High Park, Parkdale, Davenport, Trinity Bellwoods.

Corporate Mailing Address: 562 Dufferin St. Suite B1, Toronto ON M6K 2A9. 416-879-7954

The purpose of Queer West

To produce performing arts festivals for the purposes of educating and advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of performing arts and to educate artists through participation in such festivals and related workshops. and outreach programming for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, questioning and two-spirited (queer community).
Queer West provides educational workshops, community events, and public forums. Our mandate will be to work with all members of the community, including youth, seniors, newcomers, refugees, and unemployed to provide the necessary counseling and services needed.

Mission Statement

The mission of Queer West is to achieve respect and equality within a supportive environment, it responds to the needs of the local neighbourhood, including, youth, seniors, refugees and newcomers to Canada and the broader Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTTQ) communities in Toronto Ontario.

Vision Statement

Our vision is a community that promotes positive attitudes and eliminates discrimination toward people of all sexual orientations; Inspires change through positive educational effort. Provides social, recreational and cultural opportunities for our members and the larger community.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Queer West adopts and upholds the City of Toronto’s policy statement which prohibits discrimination and harassment and protects the right to be free of hate activity, based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, level of literacy, marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public assistance, record of offences, sex, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics by or within the organization.

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