Sudbury Queers United Around Diversity Inc.(SQUAD)

Published purpose

Through this 24-month project, Sudbury Queers United Around Diversity (SQUAD) will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. This will be achieved by 1) engaging community and local service providers to identify barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; 2) assessing the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, especially trans, non-binary, Indigenous, and racialized/marginalized groups; 3) developing and testing tools, resources and workshops to help 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals access services and navigate the healthcare, employment, and social systems, while addressing root causes of hate and prejudices; 4) establishing and piloting a support program led by social work students, to empower members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, particularly those from racialized and Indigenous backgrounds; 5) evaluating the results, impact, and lessons learned from the project; and 6) developing a sustainable plan to ensure the continuation of efforts to address root causes of hate, provide support, and increase access to services for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.