Help us celebrate the Grand Opening of the Rainbow Connections Drop-in Hub!

53 Hiawatha Street, St Thomas

Help us celebrate the Grand Opening of the Rainbow Connections Drop-in Hub!

Join us for our Opening Celebration at 6 PM at 53 Hiawatha Street, St Thomas to mix & mingle, enjoy some “Walking tacos” and soft drinks, and meet the Rainbow Connections team.

Can’t make it to the Grand Opening Celebration? Stop by the Drop-in Hub at 15 St Catharine Street, unit 305, St Thomas on Wednesday, Dec 3 between 2-5 PM to see what the space looks like.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Rainbow Connections—an initiative of the Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario—is officially opening a brand-new drop-in community hub!

The vision of Rainbow Connections is to provide a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for queer, questioning, and trans youth. This vibrant new location will serve as a drop-in centre, offering valuable resources, supportive programming, and above all, a place where young people can feel truly seen, respected, and celebrated.

This milestone is more than just opening a door—it’s about opening hearts and creating a community where every young person knows they belong. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity to support youth and young adults in St. Thomas and the surrounding communities, ensuring that everyone has a place where they are welcomed, empowered, and free to be themselves.

A HUGE shout out and thank you to United Way, Elgin Middlesex and to Rainbow Optimist for supporting this initiative.