Black Identifying Student and Family-Focused Research
Black Family-Focused Programs and Resources
For various resources and wraparound services during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the website or contact (647) 367-6656.
The Afri-Can FoodBasket is a community based non-profit organization that has been at the forefront of championing Food Justice and Food Sovereignty for Toronto’s African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) community since 1995.
In response to the impact COVID-19 had on members of our community, the Afri-Can Food Basket launched the Black Food Toronto program as a food sovereignty initiative that would address food insecurities faced by disadvantaged, low income and undocumented members of Toronto’s ACB community. As a result of this initiative our team has been coordinating weekly deliveries of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at no cost to members of the ACB community who need support in accessing healthy culturally sensitive food. Contact (416) 832-5639.
In partnership with the Toronto District School Board, CAFCAN is providing mental health supports to children, youth and their families. Contact (416) 740-1056 or info@cafcan.org.
Health Crisis Line (French only): Support line that provides culturally-appropriate mental health services for young people under 25. The support line is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (647) 881-6761 or (647) 268-2016.
Health Crisis Line (en français seulement): Ligne de soutien qui offre des services de santé mentale culturellement adaptés aux jeunes de moins de 25 ans. La ligne de soutien est ouverte du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30 au (647) 881-6761 ou (647) 268-2016.
Legal, social and financial information specifically for Black tenants to support them during this time. If you require legal advice and you believe you are being discriminated against because you are Black, please contact 1-877-736-9406 (toll-free), at (416) 597-5831 or on the TTY Line: 1 800 855 0511.
Offers online programming specific to African-Canadian men and women, to explore, mature and grow into their full identity as young African-Canadians. Contact Paul Osbourne at (416) 645-6000 ext. 2320.
The Kujistahi (self-respect) program provides culturally-relevant Black family programs for children, youth and parents. Kuji Kids is a space for Black parents and their children to play, laugh and learn, every Monday 10:30-12:30. For more information please contact Julian Campbell (647) 395-3737 or kujistahi@dfrc.ca.
Black Identifying Student Scholarships
BLACK FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY NETWORKS
The Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2011 and continues to serve and support local Black communities.
BFCN believes that access to education of all forms is important for the continued success and development of youth in our community. Our Scholarship Program is designed to address a few of the gaps and barriers in order to increase access to post-secondary education and support Black students and their families.
Find all BFCN Scholarship Programs here.
Find upcoming workshops and events here.
Have a question? Call BFCN at 416-566-2731 or contact us via email at info@bfcn.ca
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
Yconic (Student Awards)
Scholarships Canada
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
Government of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education.html