Welcome to Durham Family & Cultural Centre.
Empowering Lives. Building Community.
Our mission is to empower and support Black and racialized youth in their transition to adulthood through comprehensive programs. We strive to create a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that promotes self-sufficiency for all young people in our community.
Serving Durham Region Ontario.
What We Do.
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Supporting Durham's Black students ages 6 -12, & their families, to navigate the school system for greater success.
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Parenting Conversations and family fun activities to enrich our families and strengthen our identities. TWA is a safe and brave space to explore parenting and share ideas and experiences.
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Pamoja means ‘together’ in Swahili. Providing support to families and children to address systemic challenges by building support.
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Supporting Black and racialized families & their youth navigate the youth justice system.
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.
We are committed to addressing and removing systemic barriers to education, employment, housing, food security and culturally sensitive mental health support.
In response, we provide comprehensive programs and events that specifically support local children, youth, parents and seniors while addressing anti-Black racism. Our offering is complimented with mentoring and mental health services, empowerment programs, social events, arts-based programs and skills and training workshops that harmoniously play a role in creating smoother pathways for our marginalized youth and families.
As a non-profit charitable organization, our mission is achieved through the generosity of people like you. Every dollar you contribute goes directly toward making a meaningful and sustainable difference in the lives of the people we serve.