Food Security and Nutrition
We offer virtual food access community support, community based interactive cooking, food and garden programs
Phone: 905-841-3101 ext 207
Email: [email protected]
Direct: Maxine Knight
COVID-19 Food Resources
COVID-19 Vaccinations Clinics
Isolation Support
Community Support
Youth Education & Resources
NPower
Providing free technical/IT skills training for youth aged 17 – 30.
Phone: 647-327- 3999
Direct: Jamal Brooks
The York Region District School Board – Inclusive School & Community Services
Email: [email protected]
Direct: Matthew Brown
Mental Health
Support & Growth
Culturally Sensitive Mental Health & Wellness Services
Email: info@
Direct: Danielle Lynch
Taibu Health Clinic
TAIBU Community Health Centre (CHC) is a multidisciplinary, non-for-profit, community led organization established to serve the Black Community across the GTA as its priority population.
Email: [email protected]
Direct: Brittany Creighton
Holistic Community Wellness
Health for All x Community Care Team
Free health services in York Region including nurse practitioner, pharmacy, social worker, dietitian and case manager.
Phone: 905-472-2200, ext 290
Email: communitycareteam@
Direct: Denver Hilland
Taibu Health Clinic
TAIBU Community Health Centre (CHC) is a multidisciplinary, non-for-profit, community led organization established to serve the Black Community across the GTA as its priority population.
Email: [email protected]
Direct: Brittany Creighton
Community Empowerment & Accessibility
Greensaver
The Energy Affordability Program is designed to help income-qualified Ontarians reduce their utility bills and improve their home comfort at no cost.
Contact: www.greensaver.org/ssa or 1 (855) 772 – 0210
Direct: Greensaver
The ABLE Network
The ABLE Network is a community-based program that provides relevant, inclusive work and recreation opportunities for adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in natural job and community settings
Email: inquiries@
Direct: Barb Allan
Housing & Shelter
The Housing Help Center
Housing & Settlement services for low income population, Eviction prevention, Ontario Electricity Support Program
Direct: https://www.shhc.ca/housing-help-york
Community Arts & Literature
NIA Centre
Professional Development, Youth Programming and Mentorship, School Workshops, Exhibitions and Special Events
Phone: 416-535-2727
Email: [email protected]
Direct: Nia Centre for the Arts
ByBlacks.com Inc.
ByBlacks.com is the #1 award winning online magazine for Black Canadians; providing editorial coverage on Black Canada, the largest business directory of Black Canadian owned businesses, events listing and job postings.
Email: sales@byblacks.com
Direct: Roger Dundas, Co-Founder & Publisher
DJ Maxxxeenn
DJ Maxxxeenn offers disc jockey and music programming services for Caribbean and African cultural events that focus on community building and music education.
Email: [email protected]
Direct: DJ Maxxxeenn
Employment Resources
New Circles
New Circles Community Services is an innovative, community-based charity that offers clothing, employment training, and settlement support to newcomers, refugees and others living on a low income in Toronto. New Circles operates Toronto’s largest free clothing program, GLOW (Gently Loved Outfits to Wear), which serves 13,000 people annually.
Email: [email protected]
Direct: Alberto Munoz, Client Services Coordinator
Community Advocacy & Social Justice
John Howard Society of York Region
JHSYR offers programs that help people develop life, relationship and coping skills, and are offered to residents of all ages, regardless of whether or not they have been involved in the justice system. This includes counselling, group programming, and case management services.
Phone: 905.470.0003 ext. 205
Email: athomson@johnhowardyorkregion.
Direct: Alexandra Thomson, Program Coordinator
Newcomer Service
CCSYR School Settlement Services
SEPYR – Settlement and Education Partner in York Region provides settlement services in many languages for newcomer students and their families in their local schools
Contact: 416-561-6317 [email protected]
Direct: Agnes Manasan
Government
City of Markham HR
Email: [email protected]
Direct: Contact Centre