Who We Are

Mission

Supporting marginalized Black youth, families, and community groups through wholistic social support, advocacy and community development in collaboration with government, private sector and community partners.

Vision

Black communities in Toronto and surrounding areas void of poverty and gun violence.

History

Black Youth Jobs was the title of our coaching service in 2009.

After quickly receiving support requests from parents, service providers, neighbourhood groups and others, the need to expand our mandate from youth and employment became clear.

BYJ Community Services was incorporated to build on our expanded community development services in education, housing and homelessness, employment and business, health and accessibility among other support areas.

  • "For over a decade, I have known Gerard to provide excellently curated resources to communities in areas of civic engagement, student jobs, violence prevention, and advocacy. "

    Youth Minister

  • "BYJ knowledge of African Canadian community issues and supports and advocacy for addressing aspects of Anti-Black Racism through service and public education makes them the go-to service."

    Social Assistance Caseworker

  • "We regularly refer individuals to BYJ for support with housing, employment, training, education, business start-up, culturally competent counselling, and gender-based mentoring."

    Family Resources Worker