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What We Do

Programs that help Black youth thrive

Culturally grounded programs for African, Black and Caribbean children and youth across Toronto, rooted in identity, culture, heritage, education and recreation.

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Our Approach

Rooted in identity. Built for the future.

For more than five decades, Harriet Tubman Community Organization has created spaces where young people of African descent feel seen, valued and supported.

Our programs combine mentorship, counselling, education and recreation, so every young person can grow with confidence, pride and purpose.

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Youth and a mentor at an HTCO activity
Children working on a group art activity
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Our Programs

Find the right program

Every program is free, confidential and designed with Black youth and families at the centre.

Facilitator leading a Young CEO session

Ages 10–17

Seeking 2027–2028 partners

Young CEO

A strength-based violence prevention and intervention initiative empowering African, Black and Caribbean tweens and youth.

  • Mentorship and entrepreneurship
  • Leadership and life skills
  • Violence prevention and intervention
Youth listening during a support session

Ages 12–24

Community Crisis Response Program

Supporting Black youth impacted by community violence with counselling, navigation and care.

  • Counselling and system navigation
  • Free and confidential
  • Self-referrals always welcome
Teens at Taco Tuesday

Ages 13–19

Taco Tuesday

Free after-school meals, supportive mentors and weekly programming for youth in the Don Mills and Sheppard area.

  • Every Tuesday, Oct 2026 – June 2027
  • Free after-school meals
  • Mentors and skill-building workshops
A mentor working with youth

Ages 14–24

Heritage Reintegration Counselling

Individualized, culturally relevant life-skills counselling and reintegration support for young people of African descent who have come in contact with the law.

  • Life-skills counselling
  • Rehabilitation and reintegration support
  • Referrals via probation or community

In Action

Recent moments

A look at our young people learning, creating and leading together.

Youth participants gathered for a group photo
Youth at HTCO summer camp
Malvern Onyx Lions Club presenting a donation to HTCO

Help more young people thrive

Refer a young person, partner with us, or support our programs with a donation.

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