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Stay Strong Collective is working towards creating a multifunctional space in St. Catharines, Ontario.
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It will offer activities like art, meditation, yoga and music. It will also serve as a hangout space for people to be themselves and relax.

05/25/2026

Safe Space Niagara is currently looking for a Treasurer to join our board as we begin our final chapter.

The Treasurer role would primarily involve:

• Acting as the financial lead within the Community Support Fund committee

• Helping oversee financial decisions/processes

• Reviewing financial documentation related to funding requests

• Assisting with nonprofit financial reporting and eventual dissolution paperwork once community-raised funds have been distributed

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organized and trustworthy
• Comfortable reviewing financial information
• Community-minded
• Interested in supporting LGBTQ+ initiatives in Niagara

This is a volunteer board position.

If you’re interested — or know someone who may be a good fit — please send us a message or email [email protected].

05/24/2026

While our direction has evolved over time, our commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community remains the same.

We are now launching the SSN Community Support Fund — a direct support initiative focused on:
🌈 LGBTQ+ identity affirmation
🤝 Community participation & connection
🎨 Grassroots community projects & initiatives

This fund may support things such as:
• Gender-affirming items
• Transportation related to LGBTQ+ events/services
• LGBTQ+ workshops & support groups
• Community-building initiatives
• Q***r-led creative/community projects
• Youth participation in LGBTQ+ programs/events

Our goal is simple: to return community-raised funds directly back into the community in meaningful and impactful ways.

Applications will be opening soon.

More information can be found at safespaceniagara.com 💖

You may reach out to us with any questions at [email protected].

04/22/2026

🌈 Q***R YOUTH ART CLUB is here! 🎨

A safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ youth to create, connect, and just be yourself 💛

Join us for 4 weeks of fun, hands-on creativity:
✨ Tie Dye Shirts & Tote Bags (April 26)
✨ Painting & Beaded Bracelets (May 3)
✨ Slime & Glitter Jars (May 10)
✨ Bath Bombs & Rock Painting (May 17)

Games and other activities will be available each day as well.

⏰ Time: 1PM–4PM
👥 Ages: 8–14
📍 St. Catharines (exact location shared after registration)

💲 $10 per child, per event to hold a spot
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2+ kids in the same family get 50% off after the 2nd child
(Example: 3 kids = $25 total)

💜 We want this to be accessible—if cost is a barrier, just reach out and we’ll work with you.

Spots are limited!
📧 Email [email protected] to register

💬 Tag someone who should come or share this with a friend who’d love it!

03/09/2026

We’re excited to launch our Q***r Youth Art Club this spring 💜

This program is for LGBTQ2S+ youth ages 8–14 who want a safe, welcoming place to create, connect, and just be themselves.

Each week includes:

🎨 Guided art activities

🧩 Games & creative free time

💬 Space to socialize or relax

🍎 Snacks provided

Youth can participate as much or as little as they feel comfortable — no one is pressured to join activities, and it’s always okay to just observe at first.

You don’t need to have anything figured out to join — you’re welcome exactly as you are, whether you want to talk, make art, or just hang out.

Sessions are led by trained, supportive facilitators experienced in working with youth and creating emotionally safe environments.

📅 April 19, 26 • May 3, 10, 17

🕐 Sundays 1–4 PM

📍 St. Catharines (exact location shared after registration)

📩 To register: [email protected]

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Spots are limited.

Not sure if this is the right fit? Reach out anytime — we’re happy to chat and help you decide.

02/22/2026

We’re excited to launch our Q***r Youth Art Club this spring 💜

This program is for LGBTQ2S+ youth ages 8–14 who want a safe, welcoming place to create, connect, and just be themselves.

Each week includes:

🎨 Guided art activities
🧩 Games & creative free time
💬 Space to socialize or relax
🍎 Snacks provided

Youth can participate as much or as little as they feel comfortable — no one is pressured to join activities, and it’s always okay to just observe at first.

You don’t need to have anything figured out to join — you’re welcome exactly as you are, whether you want to talk, make art, or just hang out.

Sessions are led by trained, supportive facilitators experienced in working with youth and creating emotionally safe environments.

📅 April 19, 26 • May 3, 10, 17
🕐 Sundays 1–4 PM
📍 St. Catharines (exact location shared after registration)

📩 To register: [email protected]

Spots are limited.
Not sure if this is the right fit? Reach out anytime — we’re happy to chat and help you decide.

***rYouth

02/11/2026

🌈 We’re Hiring: Youth Worker (Contract) 🌈

Safe Space Niagara is launching a pilot Q***r Youth Art Club, and we’re looking for a qualified Youth Worker, Social Worker, or similar professional to support LGBTQ2S+ youth in an affirming, creative space.

💜 Details:
• Independent contractor
• Group time: Sundays 1:00–4:00 PM
• Facilitator needed: 12:30–4:30 PM (4 paid hours)
• Pilot Dates: April 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 17
• $25–$38/hour (based on experience)
• Niagara Region

✨ You must have:
• Trauma-informed, q***r-affirming experience
• Youth work experience
• First Aid & CPR
• Professional liability insurance

Responsibilities:
• Support art sessions & free time
• Provide emotional support & monitor safety
• Lead outreach to schools, GSAs & community partners
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator

📩 Interested? Send us a message.
Full details will be shared with applicants.

Help us create meaningful support for q***r youth in Niagara 💜

***rYouth

02/09/2026

🌈 Community Update from Safe Space Niagara 🌈

After a lot of reflection and conversation, we’ve decided to pause the dissolution process to move forward with a pilot Q***r Youth Art Club.

This pilot will allow us to test a smaller, more sustainable program focused on creativity, connection, and support for q***r youth in our community. We’re aiming to launch the pilot this spring.

💜 We’re looking for support in a few key ways:

✨ Help us spread the word
Sharing this post or telling others about the program makes a huge difference.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & caregivers
If you’re a parent/caregiver of a youth who may be interested, we’d love to hear from you. Please message us for more information.
The program will be facilitated by trained, q***r-affirming adults and designed with safety, consent, and accessibility in mind.

🧑‍🏫 We’re recruiting!
We’re currently looking for:
– A social worker / youth worker or similar professional (paid, independent contractor)
– Volunteers to support the program

If this sounds like something you might be interested, please send us a message.
More detailed role information will be shared in the coming days.

💜 Thank you for continuing to support Safe Space Niagara.

10/29/2025

Our Halloweenfest was a success! What a great event for our last one.

Once again, we would like to thank Nova Phoenix Counselling Services for making this event possible, as well as CAA Niagara for sponsoring our activity tables.

Also, a huge thank you to our vendors and volunteers.

Even though Safe Space Niagara is coming to an end, Jessica will continue to host this event each year.

10/25/2025

Sunday!

Allergy Safe Halloweenfest - Sunday, October 26, 12PM-5PM at Legion Branch 24, 15 George Street, St. Catharines.

There will be over 20 vendors handing out candy free of the top 7 allergies (nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish).

There will also be a treat bag decorating station and slime making station (thanks to ).

When you buy something from a vendor, you get a ticket to win the door prize, which includes a $100 Pen Centre Gift Card and Halloween goodies.

Thank you to our event sponsor for making this event possible.

Thank you ***rmarkets for partnering with us on this event.

This is Safe Space Niagara’s final event (although Jessica will still host this event each year). Come say a farewell to Safe Space Niagara and see where Jessica is going next on her journey.

10/23/2025

As a thank you to our followers, we are giving away five bags filled with Safe Space merch - a tote bag, a tshirt, a rainbow baseball hat, a cup, buttons, keychains, and a Christmas ornament!

How to enter:

1. Like this post

2. Follow our team on Instagram@allthingsjessv

Must be able to pick up in St. Catharines.

Giveaway ending at 11:59 ET on October 31. The winner will be drawn at noon the next day. Open to Ontario residents only and must be 18+ to enter. Giveaway not affiliated with Instagram.

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Saint Catharines, ON

Website

http://staystrongco.com/

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