Blacks For All Races

Site: Barrie

Record #: BAR4607
Last Modified: 11 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 289-799-8313
E-Mail blacksforallraces@protonmail.com
Website www.bfar.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacksofsimcoecounty
Alternate Contact Daniel Abiodun, Executive Director

Site Information

Description (Site)

Nearest major intersection: Bradford St and Simcoe St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
80 Bradford Street, Suite 127
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6S7
Intersection Bradford St and Simcoe St
Physical Access Unkown

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides a forum for black people and people of colour to engage in meaningful discussions with all other races, share ideas, innovation and provide networking support within the community while empowering individuals to maximize their talents in giving back to the community.

Programs include:

  • job searches
  • legal support
  • housing searches
  • educational advancement
  • career guidance
  • support for Black business owners and entrepreneurs
  • newcomer resettlement assistance
  • mentorship and support programs for youth
  • Black Seniors Voices (BSV) project aims to improve health and lifestyle of seniors
  • community information
  • activity centre - a safe and trusting environment
  • volunteer opportunities
Hours Mon-Sat 11 am-1 pm, 4 pm-7 pm, can vary depending on availablilty of volunteers and extra programming during holidays
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Black people and people of colour - Adults, Seniors, Youth, Newcomers, International Students
Application Email or call
Languages English ; French
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name BFAR

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Blacks For All Races
Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Academic Counselling ~ Black Community ; Business Assistance Services ~ Black Community ; Career Counselling ~ Black Community ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Black Community ; Job Information ~ Black Community ; Legal Information Services ~ Black Community ; Neighbourhood Welcoming Services ~ Black Community ; Older Adults ~ Black Community ~ Health Issues ; Peer Role Model Programs ~ Black Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Black Community ; Volunteer Opportunities ~ Black Community