As part of our strategic objective to deepen and strengthen our partnership with the Jamaican-Canadian Community, the Consulate-General of Jamaica has established a Community Directory for access by the entire community, in particular, new migrants to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. It represents a repository of community and professional organizations, alumni associations, faith-based institutions, and businesses. We hope you will find the information useful.
The information provided by the Consulate General of Jamaica concerning the Consulate-General’s Community Directory (“the Directory”) on this site is for general information purposes only. The information is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to its accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, completeness or suitability for any purpose. Links to third parties’ websites are not under the authority of the Consulate General of Jamaica, and are provided for convenience. The inclusion of any links does not imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE JAMAICA
Mandate: We offer counselling, legal aid, training, and research for disenfranchised parents.
Location: Toronto/Kingston Jamaica
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Ashlie Robinson
Facebook: @afcjamaica
Instagram: @afcjamaica
Twitter: @afcjamaica
AGINCOURT CHURCH OF GOD
Mandate: Spiritual nurturing, Counseling, social support, and intervention
Location: Scarborough
Email: Spiritual nurturing, Counseling, social support, and intervention
Contact Person: Patricia Hines
Facebook: @agincourtcog
Twitter: @agincourtcog.ca
Website: agincourtcog.ca
APPLE CREEK
Mandate: Spiritual and Social Services
Location: Markham
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Daviceto Swaby
Facebook: @applecreeksda
Instagram: @applecreeksda
Twitter: @applecreeksda
Website: applecreeksda.com
ARTS AND CULTURE JAMAICA, Inc.
Mandate: Promoting the Arts and Culture of Jamaica
Location: GTA
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Cherita Girvan-Campbell
BERMADDY PRIMARY SCHOOL PAST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
Mandate: Assisting students and The school with necessary needs.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Veronica Plummer
BLACK ACTION DEFENSE COMMITTEE Inc
Mandate: A voluntary, non-profit organization. It is committed to the elimination of racism within the police forces, the judicial system, and all areas of society.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
BLACK BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Mandate: The Association offers programs that support the success and growth of Black-led businesses, Black Professionals, and Black Youth throughout Canada. Through mentorship programs, networking, scholarship programs, and skills-building programs, we aim to support our community in reaching its full potential.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Frances Delsol
Facebook: @theBBPA
Instagram: @theBBPA
Twitter: @theBBPA
Website: bbpa.org
CANSTUDY CONSULTING Ltd.
Mandate: College placement and settlement.
Location: Vaughan
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Monique Myers
Facebook: @canstudyconsult
Instagram: @canstudyconsult
Website: canstudyconsult.com
CITIZENS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CACD)
Mandate: Education, Employment, Sports, Youth Violence and Crime Prevention, Leadership and Mentoring, Health and Wellness, Civic Engagement, Social Activism, etc.
Location: Peel
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Ron Cunningham
Instagram: @CACDcanada
Facebook: @CACDcanada
Twitter: @CACDcanada
Website: cacdcanada.org
EBENEZER HOLINESS CHURCH OF GOD
Mandate: Spiritual, educational, social, emotional, economical
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Bishop Dr. Glenford Duffus
HERITAGE SINGERS (CANADA) Inc.
Mandate: Many times we donate our time and effort to enhance community functions and fund-raisers.
Location: Mississauga
Email: Grace Carter-Henry Lyons
Contact Person: [email protected]
Website: heritagesingerscanada.com
Youtube
JAMAICA CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (JCA)
Mandate: Deliver programs and services, provides a physical hub, and to advocate to improve their well‐being.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Adaoma Patterson
Instagram: @jcaontario
Facebook: @jcaontario
Twitter: @jcaontario
Website: jcaontario.org
JAMAICA VISIONARIES ASSOCIATION Inc.
Mandate: Dedicated to helping the poor and needy in Jamaica and elsewhere.
Location: Peel
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Del Cunningham-Chambers
JN BANK CANADA REPRESENTATIVE
Mandate: Financial services.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Emile Spence
KINGDOM COVENANT MINISTRIES
Mandate: Prayer, Teaching, Counseling, Mentorship, Care, Marriage, Funerals, Baby Dedications, Missions Experience, Food Support, Hospital, and Home Visitation,
Location: Mississauga
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Dr. Pat Francis
Facebook: @patfrancisministries
Instagram: @patfrancisministries
Twitter: @drpatfrancis
Website: patfrancis.org
Youtube
KNOX PAST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION FOR CHANGE JAMAICA
Mandate: we seek to promote the interest of the Knox complex of schools through fundraising activities, social interactions, and other activities that solely benefit the Knox family of schools.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Rhona Dunwell
Facebook: KPSA Toronto
Website: knoxtorontochapter.ca
Youtube
LIFE BY DESIGN WORSHIP CENTRE
Mandate: Spiritual and personal counseling, teaching.
Location: Scarborough
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Life By Design Worship Centre
Facebook: @LBDWC
Instagram: @allistersmiley
Youtube
MALVERN FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Mandate: A light in the Community demonstrating Christ’s love and caring for all.
Location: 2 Morningview TraiL, Scarborough Ontario, M1B 5A8
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (416) 283-8008
Website: www.malvernmethodist.com
MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PAST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION – CANADIAN CHAPTER
Mandate: Financial, peer counselling, and tutoring.
Location: Brampton
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: SIMONE THOMAS – PRESIDENT; CLAUDETTE CAMERON-STEWART – TREASURER
MS. LETNA HEALING HOPE INC.
Mandate: To reach out and to offer support to Cancer ♋ Survivors.
Location: 155 Hupfield Trail, Scarborough, ON M1B 4P7
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Telephone: (416) 406-5668
Website: www.msletna.com
ONE BASKET
Mandate: E-commerce platform that allows vendors in the Caribbean to sell their products to customers all over the world.
Location: Vaughan
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Monique Myers
Facebook: @shoponebasket
Instagram: @shoponebasket
Website: shoponebasket.com
ONTARIO BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY
Mandate: Black History presentations, exhibits, events, high school conferences, and more…
Location: Toronto
Email: Pamella Houston
Contact Person: [email protected]
Twitter: @obhistory
OUI STEM ACADEMY
Mandate: Educational support for marginalized communities with a focus on black youth and girls
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Dilesha
Instagram: @osa_ouistemacademy
Twitter: @ouistemacademy
PACE CANADA
Mandate: Funding, education training, and supplies, primarily for kindergarten schools and teachers.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Diana Burke
Instagram: @pacecanadaorg
Facebook: @pacecanada.ja
Twitter: @pacecanadaorg
Website: pacecanada.org
PROSPECT PRIMARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Mandate: Bursary, school supplies, desk, technology, and more.
Location: Peel
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Kofi Sankofa, President & Secretary
REDEMPTION WORSHIP CENTRE
Mandate: Spiritual and administrative.
Location: North York
Email: [email protected]@gmail.com
Contact Person: Bishop C. L. Battieste
Facebook: @redemptiontoronto
Youtube
RUSEAS OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (ROSA)
Mandate: Money for transportation, lunch, uniforms, books, sports equipment, building fund, etc.
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact Person: Norma Knuckle
Website: rosacanada.com
THE BLACK OUTREACH COLLECTIVE
Mandate: Black-led and focused educational content, digital workshops, and programs.
Location: Toronto/GTA
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Meagan Bennett
Instagram: @theblackoutreachcollective
Facebook: facebook.com/theblackoutreachcollective
Twitter: @OutreachBlack
TSUNG TSIN ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
Mandate: Community Centre
Location: Toronto
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Janet Wong