18:00–21:00
Community Launch Gathering
Come meet the team, share a meal, and hear what's coming this year. Open to newcomers, allies, and anyone curious.
519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto
RSVPToronto, Canada
You Belong
VIVI'R LGBTQ+ supports Spanish-speaking Latinx LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers in Canada with guidance, referrals, interpretation, and community. If you're starting over, feeling alone, or trying to find your next step, you don't have to do it by yourself.
Our Values
Built by our community, for our community
VIVI'R LGBTQ+ is volunteer-led and rooted in lived experience. We understand what it means to start over, to feel lost in a new system, and to need someone who truly listens. Our work is personal, community-driven, and built on trust.
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Inclusivity
We center Spanish-speaking Latinx LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers, especially those who are Indigenous, Black, trans, or facing systemic barriers. Everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and safe.
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Empowerment
We don't take over — we walk alongside you. We help you understand your options, build confidence, and navigate systems so you can move forward on your own terms.
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Collaboration
We work closely with trusted organizations, service providers, and community members to connect people with the right support at the right time.
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Compassion
Every conversation matters. We approach every person with care, patience, and respect, knowing that everyone's journey is different.
What we do
What we do
Practical, culturally responsive support.
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Settlement & Integration
We help you navigate life in Canada — from housing and employment to legal and financial systems — with interpretation, guidance, and trusted referrals.
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Healthcare Navigation
We connect you with LGBTQ+-friendly healthcare providers and support you through systems like OHIP, including referrals for HIV/AIDS care.
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Education & Workshops
We offer workshops on legal rights, mental health, safety, employment, and navigating systems with confidence.
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Social & Community
We create spaces where people can connect, share experiences, and feel a sense of belonging without judgment.
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Housing Initiative
We are actively working toward creating a housing support space for Spanish-speaking Latinx LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers. Stay tuned — no confirmed timeline yet.
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About Us
Real support, real community
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Community
Built through trust, care, and shared experience
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Support
Rooted in guidance, referrals, and human connection
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Belonging
Creating spaces where people feel seen and less alone
Voices from our community
Voices from our community
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Events
Upcoming Events
Donate
Help someone feel less alone
Your support helps us provide interpretation, referrals, transportation support, and community programs for Spanish-speaking Latinx LGBTQ+ refugees and newcomers. Every contribution makes a real difference.
Need support right now?
Reach out to us. We'll do our best to listen, guide, and connect you with the support you need.