The 519
| Founded | Established 1975 (Opened 1976) |
|---|---|
| Type | Charitable organization, Government agency |
| 11931-0761-RR0001 | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 43°39′58″N 79°22′52″W / 43.666°N 79.381°W |
Area served | Toronto |
| Members | 10,000 |
| Employees | ~ 50 FTE |
| Volunteers | 1,100 |
| Website | The519.org |
Formerly called | The 519 Church Street Community Centre |
The 519, formerly known as The 519 Church Street Community Centre, is an agency by the City of Toronto. A Canadian charitable, non-profit organisation, it operates a community centre in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 519 serves both its local neighbourhood and the broader lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) communities in the Toronto area. The 519 defines its local neighbourhood by a catchment area that spans from Bloor Street to the north to Gerrard Street to the south, and from Bay Street in the west to Parliament Street in the east.
According to the centre's website
The 519 is the hub of community life in Toronto's diverse Church and Wellesley Village. For over 35 years, The 519 has been working with [its] neighbours and [its] lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBTQ) communities to build healthy, welcoming spaces to meet, participate and celebrate together.