Afro Canada Development Foundation

04/27/2026

🩺🖤 Why Having a Family Doctor Matters

The Afro Canadian Development Foundation is encouraging our community to stay proactive about health — and it starts with having a family doctor, with services available through the Rexdale Community Health Centre.

✨ A family doctor helps you:
• Get care before you get sick
• Keep all your health information in one place
• Build a trusted, ongoing relationship
• Coordinate all your care, even with specialists

💡 Remember: You don’t have to be sick to have a family doctor — it’s about staying healthy too.

📞 Looking for a family doctor?
Call: (416) 678-5110
🌐 Visit: www.RexdaleCHC.com
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to complete a referral form

Let’s take charge of our health and support one another in building healthier communities 💙

PreventiveCare

04/24/2026

🖤👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 Growing Stronger Families Together

The Afro Canadian Development Foundation is excited to share this FREE 2-part workshop series hosted by the Rexdale Community Health Centre — designed to support families through life’s challenges.

✨ Growing Stronger Families: How Hard Times Shape Our Well-Being

Join us to learn:
• Caring for ourselves and our kids
• Understanding the impact of difficult life experiences
• Supportive healing strategies

📅 Dates:
May 1st | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
May 22nd | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Location:
Rexdale Community Health Centre
8 Taber Rd, Etobicoke, ON
💻 Or join virtually

👩🏾‍⚕️ Hosted by: Dr. Amy Garjaria (Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist)

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.RexdaleCHC.com

Let’s continue building stronger, healthier families in our community. Share with someone who could benefit 💙

04/21/2026

🌍🖤 Your Health Matters Let’s Take Care of It Together!

The Afro Canadian Development Foundation is proud to share this important resource for our community in North Etobicoke — services provided by the Rexdale Community Health Centre.

Access holistic, culturally responsive care designed for African, Caribbean, and Black communities.

✨ Services include:
• Primary health care
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health support
• Nutrition & wellness
• Physiotherapy & foot care
• Social services & referrals

🚨 No family doctor? No problem.
📞 Call: 416-744-0066
💡 No health insurance required

Let’s prioritize our health and support one another. Share this with family and friends who could benefit!

02/26/2026

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. 💚

02/03/2026

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. ✊🏾🇨🇦

12/03/2025

🇨🇦✊ Immigration justice under pressure in Canada important update for people applying for canadian visas.

The volume of immigration and refugee filings at Canada’s federal court has surged dramatically. This backlog is affecting visa applications, judicial reviews, and access to justice for many immigrants. We share this article to keep our community informed know your rights, prepare early, and share with family and friends who may be affected.

The number of immigration filings to the Federal Court is so high its chief justice is concerned it will become an access to justice issue.

11/03/2025

🇨🇦🌍 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.

10/13/2025

🍁 Thanksgiving Message from the Afro Canada Development Foundation 🍁

As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Afro Canada Development Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, supporters, and community members.

This season reminds us of the power of unity, compassion, and service. We are deeply thankful for your continued trust and collaboration in advancing our mission of empowering communities, promoting equity, and creating opportunities for a better future.

May this Thanksgiving bring warmth, peace, and joy to you and your loved ones. Together, we give thanks for the progress we’ve made and look forward to building an even stronger, more inclusive tomorrow.

Happy Thanksgiving!
With gratitude,
The Afro Canada Development Foundation Team

09/25/2025

Exciting Opportunity for Youth!

The Afro Canada Development Foundation is pleased to share that the Toronto Police Service is now accepting applications for the 2026 Youth in Policing (YIPI) After School Winter/Spring Program!

This outstanding program delivered by the Toronto Police Service in collaboration with the Toronto Police Services Board and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services—gives youth the chance to build leadership skills, gain valuable work experience, and contribute positively to their community.

If you or a young person you know is interested, please visit the Civilian Roles section of the Toronto Police Service careers website to learn more and register for an upcoming information session: www.tps.ca/careers

Let’s continue empowering our youth with opportunities for growth and success apply today!

07/01/2025

🇨🇦 Canada Day Message from the Afro Canada Development Foundation 🇨🇦

Today, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and unity that define our great nation. Canada Day is more than just a birthday—it is a moment to reflect on our shared journey, recognize the stories that shaped us, and reimagine a future built on inclusion, justice, and opportunity for all.

At the Afro Canada Development Foundation, we honour the rich contributions of Afro-Canadians to the fabric of this country. From innovation and leadership to culture and resilience, our community continues to play a vital role in Canada’s growth and progress.

As we wave the red and white with pride, let us also recommit ourselves to equity, empowerment, and the ongoing work of building a Canada where every voice is heard and every life is valued.

Happy Canada Day—from our family to yours.
Stronger together. United in purpose. Proudly Canadian.