No-Cost Community Services
We offer three free, community-led services to ensure access and support:
Emotional Wellness & Culturally Safe Counseling
- One-on-one and group sessions in Somali, Amharic, Yoruba, Twi, French, and Caribbean dialects
- Address grief, migration trauma, intergenerational conflict, social isolation
- Delivered via partnerships with community counsellors, social workers, and interns
Dementia-Friendly Care & Sensory Programs
- Memory cafés featuring African/Caribbean music, storytelling, familiar foods
- Sensory stations (touch, smell, sound) to stimulate memory and reduce anxiety
- Supported by student volunteers, donated materials, and caregiver collaboration
Advocacy & Paperwork Help Desk
- Bilingual assistance with ODSP, OHIP, CPP, pensions, immigration, housing, and settlement services
- Partnering with legal aid, settlement agencies, trained volunteers.
How We Are Governed
Incorporated as a Not-for-Profit under ONCA (Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act)
Governed by a Board of Directors representing diverse African & Black community voices
Transparent accountability: annual reports, audited finances, compliance with CRA charitable rules
Guided by values of inclusivity, cultural respect, transparency, and community-led decision-making