TAIBU Community Health Centre - OM for/pour Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support previously called Black Parent Support Group

TAIBU Community Health Centre - OM for/pour Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support previously called Black Parent Support Group

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$208,800
Duration36 months
Year2021-2022
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children living with disabilities or special needs
Age groupNot applicable
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $208,800 grant over 3 years to assist with staffing and project costs to create a safe place to learn about relevant resources and build leadership and advocacy skills for Black parents, caregivers and guardians in the Greater Toronto area, who support family members with a disability.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black parents, guardians and caregivers to strengthen relationships, build strong community and cultural connections, and heal from trauma