QMUNITY Mission Statement

QMUNITY values, celebrates, and transforms the lives of queer people by creating physical social and inclusive spaces; and empowering individuals and communities in BC through innovation, volunteerism, collaboration and professional resources.

QMUNITY Vision

QMUNITY is a leading provincial resource centre offering community services and programs that celebrate, support and enhance the diverse cultures of queer communities. We offer our resources in a welcoming, accessible, and safe space that is relevant to the communities we serve. Our services and programs support healthy and active living, provide leadership, increase awareness, advocate where needed, and promote arts and culture.

QMUNITY Mandate

1. To disseminate to the public, for the advancement of their education, information related to the interests and concerns of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual (queer) communities in British Columbia
2. To maintain a library to make available to the public, for the advancement of their education, books and other writings related to the interests and concerns of gay and lesbian communities in British Columbia
3. To maintain a service facility for the benefit of all members of the public
4. To maintain a youth services program for lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and questioning youth, 25 years old and under, providing support, information and activities for the advancement of their education
5. To maintain a telephone information and referral service for the benefit of all member of the public
6. To preserve, enhance, and reflect the traditions and culture of the queer communities
7. To provide programs and services that will support and enhance the public safety for queer communities
8. To provide programs and services that will advance the public health and well being of queer communities
9. To maintain services and programs for lesbian, gay, transgender bisexual, and questioning ageing and older individuals, providing support, information, activities and education