How You Can Help
Join our mission to uplift the community. Your involvement can make a significant difference in the lives of many. We're raising funds to help us develop our new community centre, and we're asking our community to help - contribute items for a silent auction, or send us direct donations to help give our community a new venue we can call home.
Explore ways to contribute and be part of the change.
Alternatively you can email us directly with your donation offer: info@upliftblack.org
What You’re Supporting
UPlift Black is transforming 60 Bell Farm Rd, Unit 3 in Barrie into the UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion—a first-of-its-kind regional hub.
Co-designed with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, this centre will provide a safe, dignified, and community-led space supporting Black community members navigating:
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Housing instability
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Mental health challenges
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Social and economic barriers
Funds raised will directly support the renovation and outfitting of this space.
UPlift Black is recognized for meaningful contributions in the region, including:
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Barrie Arts Award for Community Impact
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County of Simcoe Award for Inclusive Newcomer Services
Your support helps expand proven programs:
Youth by UPlift Black
Housing stabilization and mentorship for youth exiting care.
“You Belong Here” Newcomer Resource Centre
Settlement services and community connection for African and Caribbean newcomers.
Community Prep Kitchen
Food sovereignty, culinary training, and life skills development.
UP BeatBox Creative Studio
Arts-based mentorship and healing through creative expression.
Your donations help fund this impact
Your contributions matter, today!
This project represents a critical step toward building a permanent, community-led space rooted in dignity, inclusion, and long-term support.
Your contribution helps make this vision real.
Help us build a permanent home for our youth, newcomers, and artists.
Alternatively you can email us directly with your donation offer: info@upliftblack.org