Supporting Our Youth

Supporting Our Youth Supporting Our Youth (SOY) is a community development program designed to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Toronto.

Supporting Our Youth (SOY) is an exciting, dynamic community development program designed to improve the lives of le***an, gay, bisexual, tr*******al and transgendered youth in Toronto through the active involvement of youth and adult communities. We work to create healthy arts, culture and recreational spaces for young people; to provide supportive housing and employment opportunities; and to increase youth access to adult mentoring and support. SOY is a program of Sherbourne Health Centre.

Rise and Thrive is back! This 7-week program for Black q***r youth (29 and under) offers a creative, nourishing space to...
05/12/2026

Rise and Thrive is back! This 7-week program for Black q***r youth (29 and under) offers a creative, nourishing space to talk about mental well-being, identity and community connection with a mental health counsellor.

🌱 Rise: Choose your topics and engage with Black Q***r teachings, experiences and ideas.

🧑🏿‍🍳 Thrive: Choose your menu and cook Afro-diaspora dishes together as a group, sharing food and conversation.

Warm meals and TTC tokens provided!

To learn more and register, visit: bit.ly/BlackQ***rMH

Questions? Email [email protected].

Hey SOY! Here’s what we’ve got going on this week 🌸Drop into the programs that speak to you—we’d love to see you there!A...
05/12/2026

Hey SOY! Here’s what we’ve got going on this week 🌸

Drop into the programs that speak to you—we’d love to see you there!

All programs are open to 2SLGBTQ+ youth, 29 and under. Register through the link in our bio.

Hey SOY! Here's a look at this week's programming.We've got some exciting news:🎓 This Wednesday, we're holding a graduat...
05/05/2026

Hey SOY! Here's a look at this week's programming.

We've got some exciting news:
🎓 This Wednesday, we're holding a graduation ceremony for everyone who participated in our Peer Pals and Food for Good Apprenticeship programs. Huge congrats to all the participants!
🏊 This Saturday, we're kicking off our Starfish Swim Group, a FREE swim program for trans and gender diverse folks aged 16 and up. To register, visit bit.ly/40QnDAE.

As always, visit the link in bio to register for our weekly drop-in programs. We hope to see you this week! 🫶

As we wrap up the month of April and head into (hopefully) more sunshine, join us this week for a time of connection.Thi...
04/28/2026

As we wrap up the month of April and head into (hopefully) more sunshine, join us this week for a time of connection.

This week, you can expect fun drop-in sessions, including:
💬 Exploring common interests at Trans Fusion Crew
🧡 Diving into the final session of the self-care series with Black Q***r Youth
💄 Exploring the world of makeup artistry at Career Connections
☀️ Discussing mindfulness with Planned Parenthood at Wellness Morning

Register at bit.ly/SOYDROPIN. We hope to see you there!

At last week's SOY JOY session, we made sushi and onigiri 🍙In our SOY JOY sessions, we like to focus on food security to...
04/20/2026

At last week's SOY JOY session, we made sushi and onigiri 🍙

In our SOY JOY sessions, we like to focus on food security topics and find more ways to connect with food and learn new skills that can be replicated at home. Youth express learning more about food cooking skills and establish relationships with food. The sessions provide you with the opportunity to not only explore different cost-effective recipe ideas, but also get to create a meal or snack to take home.

Stop by at our next SOY JOY session! 😊 To sign up, visit bit.ly/SOYDROPIN

Spring energy is finally here 🌸☂️Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just be in community, we’ve got a full...
04/14/2026

Spring energy is finally here 🌸☂️

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just be in community, we’ve got a full lineup of programs for you this week.

As always, our drop-ins are open to all 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 29 and under.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/SOYDROPIN

Yesterday, our team had the opportunity to visit University of Toronto Schools for . We spoke with students about SOY's...
04/09/2026

Yesterday, our team had the opportunity to visit University of Toronto Schools for . We spoke with students about SOY's many health promotion services and community programs we offer to support the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Thank you for having us!

Here’s what’s happening at SOY this week.🌟We’re excited to share that SOY JOY is starting up again this week! FLAME is a...
04/06/2026

Here’s what’s happening at SOY this week.🌟

We’re excited to share that SOY JOY is starting up again this week! FLAME is also kicking off its first session. A huge thank you to everyone who applied!

Whether you're already a part of our community or looking to get connected, our drop in programs are open to all 2SLGBTQ+ youth, aged 29 and under. Register through the link in our bio.

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Today, and every day, we celebrate the joy, resilience and brilliance of trans and non‑bi...
03/31/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Today, and every day, we celebrate the joy, resilience and brilliance of trans and non‑binary youth.

Here’s what’s happening at SOY this week. Come connect, create and be yourself.

Reminders:
🔥 Applications for FLAME are due this Friday, April 3.
🗓️ SOY will be off this Friday, April 3, for the statutory holiday.
🔗 To register for SOY drop‑ins, visit the link in our bio or bit.ly/SOYDROPIN.

FLAME is an 10-week paid performance mentorship program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, ages 15 to 29. Participants are mentored to ...
03/30/2026

FLAME is an 10-week paid performance mentorship program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, ages 15 to 29. Participants are mentored to workshop their performances by professional artists in creation, drag, music, movement, and production. We welcome any new and emerging artists to apply!

🔥Application deadline: April 3, 2026

🔥How to apply: Send [email protected] your responses to the following questions:

1. Why do you love performing?
2. What performance skills do you want to develop?
3. Please provide a performance sample (photo, video, or text)

🔥Workshops: Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m., starting April 9, at Sherbourne Health

🔥All forms of performance art (music, drag, dance, theatre, comedy, circus, burlesque, spoken word and poetry, storytelling, etc.) are welcomed!

🔥Perform at SOY’s Pride Prom on June 23 and the Pride Youth Stage on June 27th at Pride Toronto!

🔥Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Spring is finally here 🌸Here's what's happening at SOY this week. Come connect, create and be yourself.To register for S...
03/23/2026

Spring is finally here 🌸

Here's what's happening at SOY this week. Come connect, create and be yourself.

To register for SOY drop-ins, visit bit.ly/SOYDROPIN

Monday, March 23
- Gender Journeys: Resource sharing; what's next in your transition
- Resilient Roots: Supporting someone through anxiety and depression
- SOY Lead: Evaluation

Tuesday, March 24
- Trans Fusion Crew: Acrostic poems about selves and gender
- Youth Advisory Council: Pride Prom planning

Wednesday, March 25
- BQY: Poetry writing and slam poetry
- SOY Lead: Community mapping field trip

Thursday, March 26
- Peer Pals: Final session; review and wrap up
- Levelling Minds 2.0

Friday, March 27
- Wellness Mornings: Making breakfast oat kits

Address

333 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, ON
M5A2S5

Telephone

+6477303312

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