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Somali Centre for Culture & Recreation

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Black-identifying Torontonians

Number of black-led community cultural recreation centres

Number of community centres serving different non-Black cultural groups

Dhis Bulshadena - Build our community

Only 3% of cultural recreation and community facilities are Black-led and Black-serving

There is a huge gap in the kinds of city services that are made accessible to racialized communities in the City of Toronto. Right now, Black communities face the most inequality in the allocation of publicly available resources. We think it’s time to change that.

Who we are

Toronto is home to one of the largest Somali communities in the world

A collection of young Somalis from across Ontario came together to work on the SCCR in hopes of creating a dedicated space and resources for a community that has been underserved and disenfranchised in Toronto.

What we do

How we help

Advocacy

We are working alongside community stakeholders, government, and industry partners to bring the Somali Community Centre to life.

Community Outreach

We organize community consultations and programs to make sure everyone has a say.

Vision

Alongside our community members, we're developing the foundation, principles, and long-term strategy for the SCCR.

Fundraising

We secure public funds and fundraise in the community to build and sustain the SCCR.

events

Upcoming Events & Announcements

Dec

2022

Release of UofT Report on Black-Led Social Infrastructure and SCCR

Jan

2023

Kicking off Community Consultation

Learn more

Latest News

Creating a community hub is crucial to Toronto’s Somali community

By Jamilla Mohamed & Habon Ali
Aug 3, 2022

Toronto City Council approves plan to build Somali Cultural and Recreational Centre

By Hiiraan Editors
Jul 31, 2022

U of T's Infrastructure Institute report on the need for SCCR and Black-led community centres

By Helen, Sarah, and Nigel
Dec 7, 2022

our Endorsements

Thank you to all who have endorsed and continue to support us!

We are very grateful for the wide community support from individuals, community organizations, faith groups, businesses, and elected officials. Your continued support in the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation is making this a reality!