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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tax Prep Service
April 13
For DFCC Clients.
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3rd Spring Clean Up!
April 20.
As Earth Day approaches, we invite you to join us for a special event to make our community cleaner and greener! DFCC would love for you to be a part of it. Together, we'll roll up our sleeves and tackle litter, debris, and waste in our neighborhood. -
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A.Y.C.Q at Pickering High!
April 23
Adjust Your Crowns Queens special presentation for Pickering H.S.
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TWA Focus Group
April 25
TWA PARENTS AND KIDS!
We want to hear from you!
DFCC invites you to join us for a focus group to evaluate the TWA program.
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Mind Your Mind Youth 2.0
April 26
3-week program for youth ages 14-18 to introduce the topic of mental health! Come out and learn about mental health through engaging group conversations, activities, fun games and more! Gain community hours for high school and participate for your chance to win prizes each week! -
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Voice of the Youth
This is for youth in and/or impacted by the Durham Child Welfare system. This Council was created to make positive and necessary changes within the child welfare system for Black youth in and out of foster care.
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A.Y.C.Q. at Ajax High!
May 17
Adjust Your Crowns Queens special presentation for Ajax H.S. Students.
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Free Legal Advice
Are you a parent, guardian or youth involved in the justice system.
DFCC is offering free legal advice with expert criminal lawyers.
Get advice to continue your journey with confidence.
Contact Roxanne to book an appointment
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MarioKart Tournament #4
June 7
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Waffle Day!
June 22
Ages 10+
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
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Become A Member
“Membership has its privileges” Join DFCC and strengthen your community.
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Volunteer
“Many hands make light work”
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Donate
“A single drop fills the bucket.”
