Who we are
Black Central: A Beacon of Empowerment Born from a deep understanding of systemic barriers faced by Black communities, Black Central stands as a testament to change, resilience, and empowerment. Our mission is clear: to dismantle the barriers to essential services, celebrating and nurturing the success of Black individuals and businesses. By centralizing the different services and the community into a one stop shop, we hope to improve access to vital and often life saving services from legal, healthcare to financial resources, we're not just promising empowerment—we're making it a reality.
How It All Began
Inspired by the lived experiences of Black individuals facing challenges in accessing necessary services, Black Central emerged as a solution to bridge gaps and eliminate systemic obstacles. Our goal is to enhance financial, legal, and health literacy and well-being among Black communities in British Columbia, ensuring access to culturally safe and bias-free services.
Our Mission
To alleviate racial, cultural, and systemic barriers, empowering Black communities toward holistic health and well-being while addressing systemic inequities.
Our Vision
Envisioning a future where Black communities in B.C. thrive in all aspects of well-being, experiencing equitable access to resources and flourishing in community-driven prosperity.
Who we serve
While we are dedicated to those who identify as Black, we also acknowledge experiences of systemic barriers are not only unique to Black communities, as such we aim to extend our services to all communities affected by historical injustices and structural barriers, promoting a future where everyone can thrive.
Meet the team
Our team comes from a span of years of service and commitment to community building bringing with them a multiplicity of experience and skills from various backgrounds.