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As part of our commitment to better support marginalized communities in Welland and Niagara, we have curated a list of resources tailored to the diverse needs of these groups. Below, you will find culturally competent resources related to healthcare, LGBTQ+ support, business assistance, art collectives, and legal aid. We have also included educational materials for allies, offering insights into the lived experiences of marginalized communities and guidance on how to help dismantle systemic inequalities in our region.
This list is not exhaustive, and we encourage suggestions for improvement and additional resources. While many of these resources are based in Toronto, we are eager to expand our list to include more Niagara-based options. We also welcome the opportunity to contribute to creating new, locally focused resources.
To contribute to this website, please email us with the subject line “Anti-Racism Inclusion Resources.”
Places to Donate (From Global Citizen)
Black Women in Motion
Through an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework, Black Women in Motion works to empower and support Black women and survivors of sexual violence.
Black Legal Action Centre
As a non-profit community legal clinic, the Black Legal Action Centre delivers free legal services for low- or no-income Black residents in Ontario.
Black Youth Helpline
Black Youth Helpline promotes access to innovative, professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families, and schools.
FoodShare Toronto
Toronto-based activist group Not Another Black Life has partnered with FoodShare Toronto to offer Black families GoodFood boxes as they self-isolate due to COVID-19 following the Justice for Regis March in Toronto on May 30.
Black Lives Matter regional chapters
Donations can be made to regional chapters of the international organization, such as Black Lives Matter Toronto or Black Lives Matter Vancouver.
Justice for Regis
You can donate to the GoFundMe campaign started by Renee Beals, sister of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, to help her family seek justice.
Black Health Alliance
The Black Health Alliance is a community-led organization that looks to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.
Black Artists’ Network Dialogue
The Black Artists’ Network Dialogue seeks to empower and provide a spotlight on the contributions of Black artists in Canada and internationally.
Toronto Protestor Bail Out Fund
This bail-out fund is a GoFundMe campaign created to provide financial assistance if protesters get arrested or become incarcerated. If no arrests are made, the funds will go to Korchinski-Paquet’s family.
Unist’ot’en 2020 Legal Fund
While protecting their unceded territory, the Unist’ot’en community has been confronted with increasing legal fees. You can help by donating to the Unist’ot’en 2020 Legal Fund.
Indigenous Awareness Canada
Indigenous Awareness Canada wants to help Canadians learn about the country’s Indigenous people through online Indigenous awareness training and in-person workshops.
Circles for Reconciliation
Through small gatherings (and now online), Circles for Reconciliation aims to foster trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Across Boundaries
Across Boundaries offers holistic and equitable mental health and addiction services through anti-racism, anti-Black racism, and anti-oppression frameworks. The organization also speaks to the impacts of racism and discrimination on mental health and well-being.
Black Business and Professional Association
The Black Business and Professional Association focuses on equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education, and economic development.
Black in BC Community Support Fund for COVID-19
This GoFundMe fundraiser was put in place to act as an emergency, micro-grant program for Black people in British Columbia who are facing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
If scheduled in advance, appointments are available Wednesday between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Land Acknowledgement: “The Welland Heritage Council & Multicultural Centre acknowledges that we are on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. We thank them for their stewardship, and we recognize the ongoing presence of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. This reminds us of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and respect for Indigenous Rights.”
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
If scheduled in advance, appointments are available Wednesday between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
