#gladdaybookshop

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In Toronto Glad Day the world’s oldest 2SLGBTQ bookstore, existing for over 50 years, has reached a crisis point. They currently have raised over $112,000 to avoid immediate eviction. But a goal of $300,000 will give them at least one more stable year. More than mere books, Glad Day is also involved in activities, events and services for the community offering an invaluable space. Please share and support the campaign (details at the link above) to save Glad Day as able.

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I don’t have much reach on Tumblr so reblogs are hugely appreciated.

The Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto, Canada is in danger of eviction. Besides being the oldest (and non-profit!) queer bookshop in the world, they are also a coffee shop and events venue providing a much needed place for queers of every flavor to feel safe and supported. If you have the means to help, please do! If not, reblogs and sharing on other platforms are very very appreciated. Queer spaces worldwide are getting fewer. We have to try to save the ones we have.

-Juno

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Glad Day Bookshop is the oldest queer bookstore worldwide!

Copy paste of their instagram post text:

The Immediate Crisis -

Glad Day has reached a crisis point. Since the ‘end’ of the pandemic (and the end of COVID-19 subsidies) we have been struggling. We have been going into debt almost every month for the last 2 years. We have often been short on rent. Our landlord has been patient but if we are unable to provide him with a lump sum payment of $100,000 in July, we will be evicted. BUT if we can pay him $100,000, he has agreed to a small reduction in our rent for 1 year, which gives us time to consult with our communities, explore our options, and create the next version of Glad Day.

The Strategy -

We are hoping to raise $300,000 to give us at least one more stable year at our current location and provide the capacity needed to dream of and act on whatever Glad Day becomes next.

This fundraiser will help us prevent a crisis, stabilize us for a year and be a catalyst for rebirth.

We know that with intense inflation, funds are tight for many people and you may already be donating to other organizations. Any support you can provide, even if it is sharing this campaign with one other person, is deeply appreciated.

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Terran Trade Authority art in unexpected places #toronto #gladdaybookshop #terrantradeauthority #books #bookcover #cover #davidsedaris #churchandwellesley #churchstreet (at Glad Day Bookshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgtC0fAzy6/?igshid=ns7x2kfb62zf

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Drag Bingo! #saturdaynight #toronto #gladdaybookshop #bingo #torontodrag (at Glad Day Bookshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7fXCrBBYdb/?igshid=1ck4p5hmklt2s

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Jack Fritscher, Some Dance to Remember #toronto #gladdaybookshop #usedbooks #books #lgbtq #queer #sanfrancisco #jackfritscher #history (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1lpiHAgSsR/?igshid=1xbge4vhhvsa9

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"Clever Gurl!", Michael Lyons #toronto #churchandwellesley #churchstreet #gladdaybookshop #torontoraptors #raptors #chalk #basketball (at Glad Day Bookshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/BylosRtArZ5/?igshid=4djxjc8h2asw

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Hello I'm an adult person who does things. #ComedyCocktail #GladDayBookshop Thanks so much for the opportunity, @heroinesdinnerparty 📷@skaidra_supposedly (at Glad Day Bookshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bps4RephlBS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=szcsevhf1n1o

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Express Yourself. #ChansaShowers #Gay101 #GladDayBookshop #DragQueen #SupportYourLocalQueens #Drag #TorontoDrag (at Glad Day Bookshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaiMayAKs2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16sa04ovslx7m