Brian Smith:Member Profile
Brian works in information technology, and also has a degree in Medieval History and Creative Writing, with a minor in Music from the University of Washington. He was born and raised in Detroit,...
View ArticleLily:Member Profile
Soft-spoken Lily beams as she talks about her volunteer work at The 519 Church Street Community Centre. “I love community and I love giving back,” she says. An admin assistant since January 2011, Lily...
View ArticleBrittany Boudreau:Member Profile
As volunteer photographer for The 519 Church Street Community Centre, Brittany Boudreau doesn’t take photos. She captures moments that transpire between people. After two years of volunteering behind...
View ArticleCraig Philip:Member Profile
Movies have worked pretty much the same way for over 100 years. The audience sits and watches the stars on the screen. Somehow, Craig Philip didn’t get the memo. Craig finds stars in the audience! A...
View ArticleJulian Perez:Member Profile
Dressed in an orange shirt, Julian runs his fingers through his short brown hair as he tells me about how he was first attracted to The 519 Church Street Community Centre. “I remember thinking, wow –...
View ArticleOur Centre
In 1972, our neighbourhood came together to demand public space in our fast-growing community. As a result of citizen leadership, a plot of land consisting of a parking lot, a heritage building and a...
View ArticleChair’s Message
What an exceptional year we have had at The 519! Through efficient and responsible organizational management, effective community engagement and by delivering high–quality services to our community,...
View ArticleChurch and Wellesley under review, community planning study underway.
“For nearly 40 years The 519 has stood at the heart of this neighbourhood and we have experienced its continuous evolution and growth. We are excited to work with our community and a diverse group of...
View Article2014 AGM: Chair’s Remarks
On Saturday 27 September 2014, The 519 hosted ‘A Day to Aspire, Conspire and Inspire‘ – a day-long celebration of our communities including a free BBQ, community fair, performances, children’s...
View Article2014 AGM: Executive Director’s Remarks
On Saturday 27 September 2014, The 519 hosted ‘A Day to Aspire, Conspire and Inspire‘ – a day-long celebration of our communities including a free BBQ, community fair, performances, children’s...
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