Afro Canada Development Foundation

Hello Afro canada Development foundation community.

The City of Toronto’s Violence Intervention & Support Unit, UNISON Health & Community Services, and Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities invite you to the Wellness Symposium 2026 ✨

🗓 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Scarborough Civic Centre

This year’s theme, “Reimagining Wellbeing Together,” is all about restoring, reconnecting, and strengthening the mental health of those who serve our communities every day.

Expect:
✔️ Engaging discussions
✔️ Non-traditional healing approaches
✔️ Hands-on self-care activities
✔️ Meaningful networking

Register via the link in the flyer (or visit: https://luma.com/bj0kv6q2)

Let’s pause, reflect, and reimagine wellbeing — together. 💚

This Black History Month, Afro Canada Development Foundation celebrates 30 years of Black excellence, resilience, and impact—honouring our history, celebrating today, and shaping generations to come. ✊🏾🇨🇦

🇨🇦🌍 Standing in Solidarity with the Caribbean: Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts

The Afro Canada Development Foundation (AFROCANDF ) extends our heartfelt thoughts and solidarity to our Jamaican, Haitian, Dominican Republic, Cuban communities, and all those across the Caribbean who have been deeply affected by Hurricane Melissa.

We recognize the immense loss, displacement, and hardship many are enduring, and we stand with our colleagues, friends, and families during this difficult time.

In support of ongoing recovery efforts, we are sharing information on trusted local Toronto-based initiatives currently collecting donations for those impacted.

🌍 Local Relief Efforts

🟩 Little Jamaica Community Land Trust (LJCLT)
In partnership with Reclaim, Rebuild Eg West
📍 Drop-off Location: Studio M, 1672 Eglinton Avenue West
🕐 Next Drop-off: Saturday, November 1, 1:00–6:00 PM
🧺 Items Requested: Medication, clothing, hygiene kits, baby supplies, and non-perishable goods.
(Flyer attached)

🟨 Jamaica Canadian Association (JCA)
📍 Drop-off Location: 995 Arrow Road, Toronto
🕐 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🧺 Items Requested: Water, baby food, boxed juice, snacks, powdered milk, dry foods (rice, pasta, flour, sugar, oats), canned goods (fish, meats, vegetables, soups), and other non-perishable items.
🎶 Benefit Concert: November 6th (Flyer attached)

💚 Organizations Accepting Monetary Donations

• Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) – Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund via CanadaHelps.org
• Food For The Poor Canada – Hurricane Melissa Emergency Fund (foodforthepoor.ca)
• The Salvation Army Canada – Supporting local divisions providing aid in Jamaica
• Canadian Red Cross – Hurricane Melissa Appeal

We encourage everyone who is able to donate, volunteer, or share this information within their networks to do so — in the spirit of community care, unity, and compassion.

Together, we can help rebuild and support those most affected. 💚🖤💛

Afro Canada Development Foundation (ACDF)
Building stronger communities through solidarity and action.