Love Made History—Help Shape the Next 25 Years

On January 14, 2001, love made history at MCC Toronto when two same–sex couples were married by Rev. Brent Hawkes using the ancient tradition of reading the banns of marriage. This bold act, years before same–sex marriage was legally recognized anywhere in the world, sparked the legal challenge that led to civil recognition in Ontario in 2003 and across Canada in 2005.

Now we’re celebrating with our year–long 25 Years of Affirming Love campaign which honours our past and renews our commitment to equality.

You can view more photos to see just how joyful our January 17 campaign kick–off event was:

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Will you join us this year by making a gift for this campaign?

Your gift does three things:

• Honors the past: Celebrate the courage of our couples and legal pioneers.
• Protects the present: Fund advocacy, counselling, and community care for 2SLGBTQI+ people.
• Builds the future: Keep MCC Toronto a beacon of hope and justice for the next 25 years and beyond.

Make your gift today, or deepen your impact by joining the 25 Years of Affirming Love Leadership Circle which currently includes:

Legacy Guardian – $10,000
• Brian Rolfes & Brad Berg

Equality Champion – $5,000

Steadfast Ally – $1,000
• The Mark S. Bonham Foundation
• Bruce Lawson
• Kevin Willcock

Loyal Supporter – $500
• Jennifer Alexander & Lori Boyce
• Rain Geiger
• The Kong Kaasa Family

DONATE NOW

Love made history once. Together, we’ll make it again.

With Heartfelt Appreciation,

MCC Toronto

For more information, to make a gift by phone, or make a gift of stocks, contact Mike Crum at mcrum@mcctoronto.com.

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