The Collective
Background
CAREA, Durham District School Board, the Durham Children’s Aid Society, Side by Side Access Centre, Black Queens of Durham, and the Women’s Multicultural Resource Centre came together in June 2020 to discuss resources for Black families in Durham Region linked to CAREA's leadership in the Black Health Strategy framework. Discussions expanded, and the collective grew to include community-based groups from across Durham Region specializing in services and supports for Black children, youth, families and seniors.
To date, the community collective has representation from across sectors; including children’s services, mental health, education, and professional services networks. Today, the collective includes organizations that are actively working to address disparities and disproportionalities, highlight Black excellence, amplify Black voices and strengthen the well-being of Black communities across Durham Region.
