Community Programs and Supports

•  The Scarborough Basketball Association. You can also contact them at info@sbablues.ca for more information.

• Lay-Up Basketball for cost-free basketball programs 

• Muslim Women's  Summer Basketball League

• Canadian Girls Baseball Team -- Summer Program

The Human Library -- Selected individuals from the community will be “Living Books'' that can be “signed out” by attendees to hear their unique and remarkable stories! There will be fun icebreakers, raffle prizes to win, and engaging storytellers.

• Free violin, piano and cello lessons and workshops for children and youth living in Toronto Community Housing or approved for the Toronto Welcome Policy.  Through Scarborough Centre for Health Communities --  For information or sign up, call Donna at 647.550.2947 or donna@axismusic.ca.

• Mentorship and drop in program for those who are  18 to 25 years old,  who self-identify as low-income, Black, Indigenous, a Person of Colour, LGBTQ2S or a person with a disability. For more information, email sundanceharvest@gmail.com.

• Learn Some Gardening Skills Throughout the Summer

Youth Rising Above - An inclusive and supportive space, including a knowledge exchange hub, where young people may access low-barrier opportunities through experiential learning focused on physical and mental health, education and leadership development, to help overcome barriers caused by poverty.

FAME Youth Group -- For Youth, 13- 17 Years, Who Have Family Members Who Experience a Mental Illness, July 2021

Hope Exists After Loss Peer Support  Group (youth 12 -19 years)

TDSB Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) -- A space for 2SLGBTQIAP+ students, staff, and their allies in the TDSB to find community and resources. 

Choices Youth Program -- Develop Skills to Make Better Decisions

Peer Support Group -- Online Support Through Hong Fook

• Summer Leadership Program Through the Scarb Centre for Healthy Communities -- for Youth 12 to 18 years

• Student Leadership and Youth Empowerment (SLYE) -- (416)688-4947, (416) 688-0729 

• Mind And Spirit Youth Leadership Calendar of Activities

• Black Youth Discussions -- Every Monday, Get volunteer hours and honorarium

• Summer Programs for Black Youth -- Many different programs, contact them for more details

• Tropicana Community Services -- programs for youth, 14-18 years.

• Youth Advisory Committee--  for East Asian Youth

• Youth Council -- Youth Led Group for Asian Youth, Hong Fook Youth and Family Services

• YMCA 

• Strides Toronto -- Also check out their programs at the ZONE  on Instagram at programs@thezone_stridesto, @studio2strides and @nyep_stridesto.  Access to community programs, contact their Youth Outreach Workers through Instagram @jess_thesocialyow and @darrennashstridestoronto.  

• Youths' Initiative and Excellence with Learning Disabilities (YIELD) -- For Youth (15 -30 years) With Learning Disabilities, Create Community Change While Gaining Professional Experience, Build Your Resume, Free Certifications

• The National Truth and Reconciliation Centre are offering grants to Youth lead projects/groups Make sure you check out this site:

https://nctr.ca/education/educational-programs/imagine-a-canada/micro-grants/ 

• Summer Yoga Program for Black Youth, Info on the program 

• Nubian Book Club for Black Youth -- July and August

• Black Girls Book Club -- Thursdays

• Black Youth Discussions -- Every Monday, Get volunteer hours and honorarium

• Summer Programs for Black Youth -- Many different programs, contact them for more details

• R.I.T.E.S Progam for Black Youth,  13- 17 Years -- Celebrate Your Identity and Stories

• Homework Help for Black Youth

• Support  for Black Youth-- Heritage Skills Development Centre Youth Outreach Worker

• Support For Chinese Youth -- Hong Fook Youth Outreach Worker

• TAIBU Community Health Centre --  Physical and Mental Health Care for Black Individuals and Families Across the Greater Toronto Area 

• Across Boundaries --   Inclusive and Holistic Mental Health and Addiction Services For Racialized Communities

• Caribbean African Canadian Social Services (CAFCAN) --  Counselling, Youth and Employment Assistance

• Women's Health in Women's Hands --  Physical and Mental Health Support to Racialized Women Living in the Greater Toronto Area.

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Substance Use Program for African-Canadian Caribbean Youth (CAMH SAPPACCY) -- Mental health and addictions counselling and support

• Tropicana Community Services -- Support and programming for youth, newcomers and people of Black and Caribbean heritage.

• Hong Fook Mental Health Association --  Support in Cantonese and Mandarin and English

• FAMHAS --  2 hours of free counselling services to members of the ACB (African, Caribbean, Black) Community who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges

• The Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program -- Supporting the success of African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) and other racialized undergraduate and graduate students.

• Black Health Alliance --Various resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit their website or call (647) 367-6656.

•  Free Good Food Boxes for Black Families -- FoodShare and Not Another Black Life -- FREE GoodFood Boxes for Black families who are currently self-isolating in Toronto. Contact 416-363-6441 or info@foodshare.net.

•  Emergency Food Support: Afri-Can FoodBasket  -- Emergency food support to individuals and families within Black communities in Toronto who have been affected by COVID19. Call (416) 832-5639.

•  Supports for Black Parents --Helps to access programs supported by the Innovative Supports for Black Parents Initiative.

• Black Parents Support Group - For Caregivers With Children with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities

• Black Moms Connection Facebook Group --Connection with over 15,000 members and non-profits providing culturally relevant programs and resources to educate and empower Black mothers  and their families

•   Caribbean African Canadian Social Services (CAFCAN). In partnership with the Toronto District School Board, CAFCAN is providing mental health supports to children, youth and their families. They can be reached at 416-740-1056 or info@cafcan.org.

• Toronto For All --Offers Anti-Black Racism & mental health resources.

• Mental Health Practices -- For people of African descent while isolated.

•  COVID-19 GTA Black Community Emergency Support Fund --Black Lives Matter-Toronto -- One-time stipends of $125 or $250 to Black people through an online application process, depending on need,  Phone: 416-597-5831

•  Housing Security for Black Tenants: 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.

•  Black Legal Action Centre. -- A list of COVID-relevant resources for Black communities including: financial aid, housing, employment, family supports, emergency supports, legal aid, and mental health.

•  Rites of Passage --  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.

•   Kujistahi: The Kujistahi (self-respect) program -- 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 416.735.8376 or kujistahi@dfrc.ca.

• Do The Knowledge (DTK)- 12-week youth-led program created by and for Black youth ages 14-21.   Explores music, culture and life through an Afrocentric lens while building leadership skills.  Participants will also receive volunteer hours, honorariums, resources and more. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yqbl-oHXGw88rzsJSOAjvWl3uFUOqZVHf3-hA-RrmGA/edit

• Man Up program,  Tropicana Community Services -- For youth, ages 14 to 18. Contact Nicole Mohammed at 437-917-9083, nmohammed@tropicanacommunity.org or Jaison Randall at 437-913-9319 or JRandall@tropicanacommunity.org for registration or further information.

• TAIBU Community Health Centre -- Provides Culturally Appropriate Indigenous Programs and Services

• Documentary “Healing the Nation” trailer

• Virtual TDSB Indigenous Parents and Caregivers Group

• Video Editing, Podcasting and Art Program for Indigenous and Newcomer Youth -- Receive Gift Card for Attending

• Scarborough Youth Program Through Native Child and Family Services 

• Community Resources

• The Moose Hide Campaign -- Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children

• YMCA -- Have 1-1 Conversations with Professionals To Learn About Different Careers,  Tuesday, June 29, Volunteer Hours Available

• 8 Week Newcomer Program  -- For 18 - 29 Years Old

• Youth English Conversation Circle -- Wednesdays

• Career Planning Support Group -- Wednesdays

• Culture, Arts and Media Program (CAMP) for Newcomers

• Information and Programs Available Through Community Settlement Counsellors

• Summer Program, Agincourt Community Services Newcomers Group --For Youth 10 to 15 years old

• June Camp Calendar -- Register here

• June YMCA Activities / Calendar

• YMCA Careers Workshop --  Learn How to Get Into the Career You Are Interested In -- Wednesdays

• Video Editing, Podcasting and Art Program for Indigenous and Newcomer Youth -- Receive Gift Card for Attending

• Strides Toronto -- Newcomer program for youth 12 to 21 years, check out their webpage for more information

• The YMCA Newcomers Program -- Fitness, tutoring, art, writing, holiday celebrations and more.  Have fun and earn some volunteer hours.        Contact Andrew on   Facebook www.facebook.com/andrew.kowalchuk.9,  Instagram@scarborough.nyld., Cell: 437 999 6705 or by email at Andrew.Kowalchuk@ymcagta.org to join in.  

• Rainbow Initiative -- For 2SLGTBQ+ / Allies, Games, Arts, Mental Health Support (For Youth 15-25 years)

• TDSB Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) -- A space for 2SLGBTQIAP+ students, staff, and their allies in the TDSB to find community and resources. 

• 15 Minute Documentary About a Young Person's  Transition 

• TDSB Virtual Positive Space / GSA

• Scarborough group -- YAAHA (Youth Advocating Anti-Homophobia Awareness) -- Inclusive and affirming space for young people, ages 13- 24 years, who identify along the gender or sexual diversity spectrums.  Contact Melodie at yaahayouth@hotmail.com or YAAHA Scarborough on Facebook.

• Scarborough group -- East Qrew -- A queer and trans youth group focusing on interactive activities, including arts, games, music, film, discussion and guest speakers.  Contact Anna at (416) 438-3697, ext 12405 or at east.qrew@gmail.com.

• Supporting Our Youth (SOY)

• The 519 Church Community Centre --  Many Groups and Programs

• Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line -- Confidential and Non-Judgemental Peer Support

• Rainbow Initiative -- Games, Arts, Mental Health Support (For Youth 15-25 years)

• Join ReachOUT -- Inviting All 2SLGBTQIA + Questioning Youth (12 - 21 years) -- Join for 4 Online Workshops to Celebrate Black History Month

• Rainbow Camp and Online Activities

• Online Homework Help --Toronto Public Library, Grades K-12, everyday 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Practice tests, support for adult learners, writing assistance, skills building and more. -- https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB01938&R=EDB0193 

•  Grace Church Homework Help -- Register for help at: GRACE HELPS HOMEWORK --https://forms.gle/ducvz2weHYe5Tf5KA

•  TO Supports for Black Youth Homework Help

• Coalition for Racial Equity in Education (CREE) -- Volunteers Needed

• Jack.org Resources

• How You Can Be An Ally  For Racial Justice 

• Conversations About Anti-Asian Racism,  Information About The Anti-Asian Racism Discussions

• Black Lives Matter

• Showing Up for Racial Justice  (SURJ)

• 12 Of The Best Black Cancon Films You Can Stream For Free Right Now | CBC Arts

• Interesting Youtube Video on Bias 

• Say It Loud, A national campaign for Black Youth (14-29 years) -- Promotes Black pride and positive cultural identity through technology, entrepreneurship, social innovation, fashion, culinary, visual, literary and performing arts 

• Toronto For All -- Public education to generate dialogue among Toronto residents,  to create a city that says “no” to all forms of discrimination and racism, including systemic racism. 

• Support Group for Parents  of Children With Developmental Disabilities

• Black Parents Support Group

• Additional Resources in our School's Health and Wellness Webpage

• Second Career with Free Training

• Support Group for Parents  of Children With Developmental Disabilities, Sept 2020 to June 2021

• Black Parents Support Group

• Summer Workshops for Parents  -- Wednesdays in July 2021

• Summer Workshops for Grandparents -- Wednesdays, August 2021

• Free Legal Advice Hotline, 1-855-255-7256

• Black Legal Action Centre, 1-877-736-9406

• From Canadian Olympians -- Challenges for Our Staff, Students and Families

• Health Connect -- Nutrition and Gentle Exercise/ Yoga Program

•  Information About Programs and Registration , 416-396-7378

• Free Recreation Programs

• Welcome Policy --  Fee subsidy to Help Individuals and Families With Low-Income Access Free Recreation Programs

 Toronto Public Library  -- If you have a TPL library card, access thousands of online books and other resources for free through the Overdrive  or Libby apps.  

• If You Don't Have a Toronto Public Library Card, you can still access many of  the library's online resources 

• Workshops and Activities for Youth

• Get Free Access to Thousands of Movies Through Kanopy

• Get Access to Digital Music, Videos and Comics Free Through Their Hoopla App

• Resources for Newcomers 

• Listen to About 1000 Audio Books Through Open Culture

• Free Colouring Pages from Canadian Artists