End of the Rainbow Foundation

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• Calgary Rainbow Railroad Station - assists refugees, persecuted in their home countries due to being LGBTQ+, to settle in Calgary after they have been assisted by the Rainbow Railroad, UNHCR, or the Canadian Government to flee unsafe countries. We help to create sponsorship groups, find housing or shelter, food, clothing, language training, career development, and all the other things that you will need to get established in Calgary. We provide these supports using our volunteers and when we cannot provide volunteer support, then we can refer for professional settlement services to the Centre for Newcomers. For More Info Click Here

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• Calgary LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre - provides one-to-one support for LGBTQ+ refugees in Calgary providing services directly, or if we cannot provide the service, through referrals to other community and service organizations that can provide the requested service. For More Info Click Here

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• LGBTQ+ Newcomers Group - Calgary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexually diverse  refugees and immigrants are welcome to attend meet-up and conversation groups. Meet-ups and workshops are open to ALL LGBTQ+ Newcomers: refugee claimants, refugees, permanent residents & their friends and supporters. Some meetings are at fun locations around the city, so please check dates and locations. For More Info Click Here

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• TransJourney - is a drop-in group that provides peer support, education, and resources for the transgender community in and around Calgary. This group is open to all who are transgender, including those who are non-binary, intersex, or questioning their gender identity. We welcome and support all people in the transgender community, whether long-time residents or new arrivals in Canada. Come join us to get support, give support, ask questions, or just listen. This is one of the places you can be yourself! This group is for people who are eighteen years of age or older. New members are welcome to bring a friend or family member to their first meeting for support. We do not have a dress code, please come in whatever you feel comfortable. For More Info Click Here

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• TransFamilies - This group is exclusively for parents and adult family members of trans identified individuals. It is an adult only group 18+ We offer peer support, resources and a community that understands your journey. The objective of the group is to enable you to affirm and support your loved one’s transition. For More Info Click Here

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• Positive Spaces - is a social group for individuals who identify as transgender, transitioning from male to female, transitioning female to male, intersex, non-binary or questioning their gender identity. It is a positive space where they can bring a supportive friend or partner. It is a safe space where individuals can engage with each other socially in a safe environment while gaining confidence needed to socials in more public places. For More Info Click Here

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• PFLAG - PFLAG Calgary offers peer-to-peer support to help all individuals with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We support, educate and provide resources to anyone with questions or concerns. PFLAG Calgary is many things. It is comfort, it is support and it is a source of information for people who are dealing with issues concerning sexual orientation and gender identity. For More Info Click Here

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• True Colours - is a social & support group for lesbian, gay, transexual, bisexual, pansexual, non-binary, two-spirits, queer folks, and LGBTQ+ Newcomers to hold space for our community to thrive, support, and empower one another. We curate fun, immersive, activity-based events & social gatherings to engage with people face to face and foster friendships. This will be a space free of racism, misogyny, sexism, homophobia, ableism, xenophobia, transphobia, and judgment. This group is supported by End of the Rainbow Foundation.

Groups are annouced to those who join the True Colours mailing list. Please inquire at [email protected]