Community Reach
850 Hartman Dr, Unit 104
Midland, ON L4R 0B6
Tel: 705-528-6999
Fax: 705-528-6990
Email: admin@communityreach.ca
Record #:
BAR2235
Last Modified:
30 Jan 2025
Last Full Update:
18 Dec 2024
Contact Information
Primary Contact |
Sheresha McIntyre, Artist Collective Coordinator & Administrative Support; Email: ubac@upliftblack.org |
Alternate Contact |
Shadrack Jackman, Wellness Coordinator; Email: wellness@upliftblack.org |
Mailing Address |
12 Dunlop St E Barrie, ON Canada L4M 1A3 |
Description & Services
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
- the UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion is a hub for programs and services
- 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
- UPlift 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, a fully equipped recording facility. Studio is available to the broader community for events, classes, workshops, studio projects or simply for community and connection - Wednesdays from 5 pm-9 pm
- 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
- offers anti-Black racism training, safer spaces training, culturally competent allyship workshops, as well as other customized anti-oppression education for small, medium and large size businesses, organizations and governments with ongoing coaching, consulting and emergent issue support
- UPlift Black is a chapter of Black Lives Matter Canada and a member of the Enchante Network
CEO of UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion is Shelly Skinner, shelly@upliftblack.org |
Hours |
Hours vary, by appointment only
UPbeat Box Creative Studio: Wed 5 pm-9 pm |
Areas Served |
Simcoe County ; and surrounding area |
Eligibility |
No restrictions |
Application |
Email or visit website
UPbeat Box Creative Studio: Drop-in Wed 5 pm-9 pm |
Languages |
English |
Fees |
None |
Other Details
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
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