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The Ujamaa Fund

The Ujamaa Fund, inspired by Kwanzaa’s fourth principle of cooperative economics, helps sustain Blackhurst Cultural Centre — The People’s Residence.

By contributing to the Ujamaa Fund, you are directly supporting our programming, daily operations, and the long-term sustainability of our centre.

Join us in building a lasting legacy. Become a monthly contributor or make a one-time donation today to ensure that Blackhurst remains a thriving hub for community, culture, and creativity.

The Ujamaa Fund Goal is $5,000,000 over the next 3 years.

Some of the Many Ways Your Commitment Helps

  • Invites Canadians and visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant cultural legacy of African and Caribbean Canadians.
  • Ensures the sustainability of our permanent cultural centre in the heart of the Annex neighbourhood.
  • Fuels groundbreaking, inter-generational programming that inspires and connects communities.
  • Sparks meaningful social change through dynamic cultural exchange and dialogue.
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Welcome to Blackhurst

by Anne Michaels
Toronto Poet Laureate 2016-2019

A community is alive – it works, it raises its voice, it sings, it cries out with compassion, barters, argues, celebrates. The marketplace is a meeting place. Both the body politic and the body. Not what history makes of us, but what we make of history. For every name, add another. Beverly Mascoll. Austin Clarke. Albert Jackson. UNIA Hall. Itah Sadu & Miguel San Vincente. A Different Booklist. Contrast Newspaper. Joyce’s West Indies Food. Cecil Foster. Lloyd’s Barbershop. Caribbean Roti Palace. Harry Gairey. Deborah & Perry Brown. Royson James. Cherie’s Dressmaking. Higher Marks. Roger McTair. Stanley Grizzle. The Trane. Dr. G. Sobers. Too Black Guys. Home Service. Charles Roach. Hamlin Grange. Third World Bookstore. Wong’s. La Parisienne Unisex Hair Place. Ashanti Room. One Love Vegetarian. Al Peabody. Dr. Kenneth Montague. Richard Fung. Norman Otis Richmond. Jojo Chintoh. Molly Johnson. Sandra Foster. Every name welcomes another.

ONLINE: Donate online by clicking on the boxes BECOME A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTOR and/or MAKE A ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION to be directed to our secure donations page.

PHONE: Call 416-901-7720 from Monday to Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm.
EMAIL: Send an email to Info@blackhurstcc.org
IN PERSON: Visit us at 777 Bathurst Street, Toronto, (south of Bathurst Subway Station)
MAIL: Complete a Donation Pledge form or mail your cheque to:
Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M5S 0B7

*Please note that we cannot issue charitable tax receipts at this time. While we are a registered nonprofit organization, only registered charities can issue tax receipts.

Blackhurst Cultural Centre will also establish an Endowment Fund of $500,000. An endowment fund is an investment fund set aside for the long-term support of Blackhurst Cultural Centre. The principal of the endowment remains untouched, and only the income/interest from the fund is used for ongoing programs and services. An endowment fund will help to provides financial stability, make long-range planning possible due to a predictable stream of income, and it protects Blackhurst Cultural Centre in years of unforeseen financial impacts.
Please contact us for more information about our Endowment Fund at Info@blackhurstcc.org or 416-901-7720