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UPlift BLACK
Not-for-profit Organization
Our Mission
UPlift Black is a social service agency working to UPlift the complete wellbeing of Black people who live in Simcoe Muskoka. Our work is culturally based and anchored in 2SLGBTQPNIA+ inclusivity striving to achieve the ultimate goal of racial equity through a conscious community.
Hello
We’re here to UPlift
- We will increase the visibility of Black people living in Canada through arts, media and storytelling.
- We will provide mentorship to Black organizations, individuals, businesses and youth.
- We will link with other community partners to ensure the economic and social development of Black people living in Simcoe/Muskoka.
- We will create events and programming to highlight the diverse cultural experience of Black people living in Canada.
Current Projects
UPlift Black Youth Care Packages
As our youth sit at home isolating and navigating online school, they are overwhelmed with both the stress and anxiety of the global COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the nation and the recent events spotlighting the prevalence of Anti-Black Racism here in Canada. The time for change is now and our Black youth need to hear from their neighbours and our community allies that Black Lives Matter. Registration for care packages has closed – July 31st, 2020. Thank you for your interest and support.
UPlift Black 2SLGBTQPNIA+
Details coming soon!
UPlift Your Black Business
Do you have a Black-owned Business in Simcoe/Muskoka? Are you looking to boost your business online? We are on a mission to enhance the economic development of Black-owned Canadian Businesses. Currently we are working out of the Simcoe/Muskoka region, we will be expanding in the future. Cost of services are reduced or donated based on business needs. Please fill out a form here and we will contact you.
UPlift Black Wellness
Details coming soon!
UPlift Your Black Visibility
With the generous support of mtav.ca, UPlift Black’s online show focuses on members of the Black Community living in Canada. Our platform makes space to tell their stories and share their work. The show creates a call to action each episode, offering ways for ending Anti-Black Racism and supporting economic development for Black people living in Canada. If you would like to be featured on the show, please fill out a form here.
UPlift Black ART
Details coming soon!
UPlift Black Hair
Sign up for guidance and support to love your black hair. Contact us if you would like to donate Black hair products or to be a mentor in the care and maintenance of Black hair. Blog posts and videos about Black hair coming soon!
UPlift Black Book Clubs
Adult Book Club – We will be selecting a book from a Black author to read each month and discuss in a meeting.
Youth Book Club – We will be selecting a book appropriate for pre-teens and teens from a Black author to read each month and discuss in a meeting.
Children’s Stories Club – We will be reading aloud books by Black authors and featuring Black characters in the illustrations in person and through videos. Sign up here if you are interested in participating in one of the UPlift Black Book Clubs.
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UPlift Black Voices Blog
UPlift Black Voices November 2020 Vol 2 Newsletter
November Vol 2, Welcome! Looks like the snow has arrived! Snow is magical, and in Simcoe County we sure do encounter a lot of it throughout the winter. In the past two days I have had to clean off my car four times already - and it’s 9am on the second day. One thing...
UPlift Black Voices November 2020 Vol 1 Newsletter
November Vol 1, Welcome! Hello everyone, We wanted to take this time to do a quick little check in. It's the end of the first week of November, how is everyone adjusting? Many of us are feeling the effects of the days getting colder (minus these last few), days...
UPlift Black Voices October 2020 Vol 2 Newsletter
October Vol 2, Welcome! Wellness to me has come to equate to a sense of balance, which may look different for you or me compared to others and that’s ok. Unfortunately this sense of balance can be difficult to achieve, as Wellness industries are yet another area of...