SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space

Published purpose

Through this 38-month project, SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the gaps, needs and barriers in services that have been previously identified via surveys and program evaluations by SPECTRUM’s program participants (2SLGBTQIA+ people in their community). In particular, the need for improvement in the areas of equity, inclusion, and accessibility which include the need for increased accessibility both on-line and in-person; the need for a more robust donor database; and the development of tools to help break down barriers with the larger community. The project will include A) Improvements to Organizational Accessibility, B) Improvements to Organizational Fundraising and Development, C) Improvements to Organizational Capacity Through Training, and D) Storytelling to Challenge Queerphobia. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space will 1) Assess and strengthen revenue strategy and internal systems (including Rainbow Diversity Training) for long term sustainability; and 2) Lead inclusive community engagement to create SPECTRUM strategic plan. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.