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What we do every day
We dismantle systemic barriers to economic prosperity for Black and 2SLGBTQI+ communities by architecting a refuge for collaboration. Through Afrocentric principles and trauma-informed professional development, we drive generational wealth and social justice across Simcoe County and beyond!
Our Dream
We are striving for a world where the African Diaspora and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals are no longer just surviving the system, but leading it.
We envision a future where community wealth is self-sustaining, where art is the heartbeat of the economy, and where every marginalized voice has the safety to innovate, create, and thrive.
Who We Are
We are a village of artists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.
UPlift Black is an award-winning regional anchor and social enterprise dedicated to the power of Ubuntu—the belief that 'I am because we are.' From our 6,500 sqft Creative Hub in the heart of Barrie to our regional settlement programs, we serve as the architects of a reciprocal dream.
We are the 2024 winners of the Barrie Arts Award " Contribution to Community Award and the Winner of the Inclusive Newcomer Settlement Service Delivery Award" at the Simcoe County Newcomer Recognition Awards, but our true reward is the success of the 11,000+ community members over the last 5 years that we empower to drive change.
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