Uplift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion

Site: Barrie

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Record #: BAR2235
Last Modified: 02 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-230-6001
E-Mail info@upliftblack.org
Website upliftblack.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upliftblackorg/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upliftblackorg/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upliftblack
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbRtM2KhNICEFZ4xWXEzhMQ
Primary Contact Shelly Skinner, President; Email: shelly@upliftblack.org
Alternate Contact Honey Johnson, Centre Director; Email: honey@upliftblack.org

Site Information

Description (Site) Nearest major intersection: Bayfield St and Dunlop St E (at Five Points Intersection)
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
12 Dunlop St E
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 1A3
Intersection Bayfield St and Dunlop St E (Five Points)
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Black and 2SLGBTQI+ led not-for-profit Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion based in Simcoe County, Ontario
  • works with community partners to UPlift the wellbeing of Black, 2SLGBTI+ people locally and educate nationally on combating anti-Black racism and discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation in Canada
  • connects to community through education, professional development arts and advocacy
  • Programs include:
    • Accelerate Your Black Business - collaborative program with the support of the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre at Georgian College
      • Business mentorship, marketing and communications, collaborations to boost businesses visibility using the UPlift Black network as a pathway to help businesses become Investment ready.
      • includes Entrepreneurship guidance, networking, resource sharing
      • maintains a Black-owned Business Listing for Simcoe County on the website
    • YOUth by UPlift Black - Leadership building, creating opportunities for Black youth to connect/ support each other, confidence and self esteem building engagements, business start UP support, wellness supports including mental health and physical health and artistic development.
    • Wellness by UPlift Black - whole family wellness supports including resource sharing of wellness and social support organizations, food insecurities program, financial literacy programs, newcomers support program, advocacy, wellness classes and workshops
    • Black Artist Collective - Black Artists and Creatives working together with the support of UPlift Black to network, collaborate and share opportunities
      • Mentorship programs including arts programs to boost their creative business
      • Access to the UPbeat Box Creative Studio, Art and Culture opportunities offered to BAC members first, when they are marketed to UPlift Black through our stakeholders and clients
    • Proud by UPlift Black - all of UPlift Blacks pillars of support programs designed specifically for the 2SLGBTQI+ community with a focus on BIPOC individuals
  • UPlift Black is a chapter of Black Lives Matter Canada and a member of the Enchante Network
  • Volunteer Coordinator is Honey Johnson
  • Chair of Board of Directors, is Catherine Ankrah, catherine@upliftblack.org
Hours Hours vary, by appointment only
Areas Served Simcoe County ; and surrounding area
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Email or visit website
Languages English
Fees None

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Uplift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Federal ; Donations ; Foundation ; Supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and Barrie Community Foundation, Employment and Social Development Canada

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Black Community ; Cultural Heritage Programs ~ Black Community ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Cultural/Racial Issues