Many 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees face violence, discrimination, criminalization, family rejection, and barriers to safety because of who they are or who they love.

After arriving in Canada, many also face challenges finding housing, employment, legal support, health care, and community.

Your support helps MCC Toronto continue refugee support, sponsorship work, community connection, advocacy, and public education.

Your gift can help MCC Toronto:

• provide one-on-one and peer support for 2SLGBTQIA+ refugee claimants and newcomers
• help people find community and connection
• share information and resources that may help people prepare for Refugee Board hearings
• support sponsorship teams as they help 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees resettle in Canada
• strengthen advocacy, partnerships, and public education
• share refugee stories with dignity, consent and care

Donate

Make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor to help sustain MCC Toronto’s refugee work.

We need your help! MCC Toronto receives no government funding for this work. We depend on you — our congregants, community members and partners who believe in refugee safety and LGBTQ+ human rights.

Become a Monthly Donor

Monthly giving helps MCC Toronto plan ahead, respond to need, and sustain refugee support over time. Even a modest monthly gift can help provide more stable support for people seeking safety and community.

Donation examples:

• $50 may help cover local transportation support.
• $100 may help provide grocery or emergency practical support where available.
• $500 may help sustain community programming, sponsorship-related work, or refugee support services.

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Volunteer

Volunteer with us! Whether you are new to MCC Toronto or have been part of this community for years, we welcome your help!

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• community support
• administrative help
• sponsorship support
• event support
• mentoring
• interpretation
• fundraising
• other roles based on our current needs

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Support Sponsorship Teams

Support an existing sponsorship team! Our sponsorship teams help 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees find safety, stability, and community in Canada.

You can donate, volunteer, or contribute to an existing sponsorship team (learn more below).

While MCC Toronto’s sponsorship waitlist is currently closed, your support is essential!

You can help a sponsorship team welcome and support a refugee as they prepare to build a safer life in Canada.

Every contribution helps sponsorship teams continue their work with care, commitment, and community support.

Candle in the Wind

Supporting the application of a member of the Iranian LGBTQ+ refugee community.

Phoenixes of Canada (POC)

Supporting bringing a LGBTQ+ refugee to Canada.

Team Honey

Supporting a person who has experienced threatening behaviour and harassment.

Team Jedi

Supporting a refugee whose life remains at risk.

Team Piglet

Supporting a girl who identifies as lesbian to come to safety in Canada.

Team Pooh

Supporting a person who has experienced threatening behaviour and harassment.

Team Safe Haven

Supporting two transgender Afghan refugees.

Team Sugar

Supporting a mother with children who belong to the LGBTQ+ community.

Trans and Proud

Supporting a trans refugee.

We Stand with Trans Team

Supporting a Ugandan trans refugee.

A sponsorship team may help to:

• raise funds for the refugee’s first year in Canada
• complete sponsorship paperwork
• prepare a settlement plan
• find housing
• help the newcomer access health care, education, employment, and community services
• offer practical and emotional support during the first year after arrival

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MCC Toronto is grateful to acknowledge the following foundations for their continuing support of our 2SLGBTQIA+ Refugee Services:

• The Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Foundation
• Tippet Foundation