Welcome
to Queer Intersections (QX)
Founded in March 2023, Queer Intersections' (QX) is a registered nonprofit that provides a safe and inclusive place for the Two Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow community. Located at 171 Queens Ave. Unit 420 in London, Ontario Canada, we strive to educate the community on Two Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow topics while maintaining a positive relationship with the community. Our focus includes but is not limited to the promotion of health, wellness and expression/exploration for individuals across the lifespan from youth to seniors in the Two Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow community.
QX's Purpose​
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To establish and operate a community centre to be used for workshops, drama, art, music, and recreational programs for the benefit of the general public, with a focus on the Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow Community
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To educate the general public and promote a better understanding of the Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow Community
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To advance education by developing training and educational programs for the Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow Community.
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To relieve poverty by providing food, clothing and other essential items for members of the Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow Community.
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To promote health by providing resources and access to healthcare and social services for individuals from the Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+/Rainbow Community.
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To do all such things as are ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above charitable purposes.
QX's By-Laws
Read our by-laws by clicking here. Please feel free to connect if you have any questions.
Transparency
QX's is here for the community. We know if resources of any kind are allocated to us, it is important to show that we are using these funds wisely and in the best interest of the community. Here is a high level overview of where our donations and grants are currently used.
Operational Costs
For sustainability of occupying our community space, we need to raise a minimum of $30,000 a year. This maintains:
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Rent
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Internet
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Website
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Security system
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Administration related supplies/fees
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Fund for covering VSCs as needed
Programming Costs
From the giving and passionate spirit of our community, a majority of our programming is currently facilitated by our board members and/or volunteers. These funds are primarily used for programming supplies. We strive to make any programming low to no lost for our community. Our goal is to have enough funding to be able to pay ongoing facilitators for programming through honorariums.
Examples of our programming are:
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Peer Support Group (18+)
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Rainbow Family Kids
Event Costs
We will use events as fundraisers and opportunities for no/PWYC cost community gatherings. Both require up front costs in order to be successful.
Examples of these events are:
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Renting table space at festivals
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QX's annual BBQ
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CommuniTEA (event coming soon)
IMPORTANT: The QX Board of Directors does not financially benefit from these funds in any way. The operational board is 100% volunteer run.