Groups are where the SOY community really comes together. We work to make all SOY groups welcoming places of respect, connection and fun. In groups, there’s lots of time for art, discussion, games and even field trips. Groups are places where you can make friends and also get the support and information you need.
SOY runs many different groups and some are for youth who identify in certain ways and others are for youth who share a specific interest.
All SOY groups provide a snack or meal and TTC tokens for those who need them. Groups take place in a wheelchair accessible space and some groups have ASL interpretation. For additional accessibility information, please contact the group facilitators directly.
Black Queer Youth
Are you a Black, Caribbean, African or multiracial queer and trans spectrum youth aged 29 or under who lives in Toronto, especially down-town, in the Jane-Finch/Black Creek or Malvern/Scarborough communities?
Express
Are you an LGBT2SQ youth, 29 years old or under, who is also a newcomer, refugee, refugee claimant, or non-status person living in Canada?
FLAME & FruitLoopz
FLAME (Fruit Loopz Artist Mentorship ProjEct) is a series of free art programs rooted in self-care, collaboration and community. FLAME is a free performance mentorship program for LGBT2SQ youth and prepares performers for SOY’s Youth Stage, FruitLoopz, at Pride!
Intersections
Intersections is a Tuesday night health and well-being hub for LGBT2SQ youth 29 and under looking for a place to explore their goals with community.
Trans Fusion Crew
Are you a trans, gender non-binary or genderqueer youth 29 years old or younger?