With the passing of Mr. Adu Boakye on February 17th, 2024 through a random act of gun violence, a vigil was organized for one week after his passing, February 24th, 2024 at Jane and Driftwood. The vigil started at 1:00 pm with community members, law enforcement officers, civic leaders, and the press. The event began …
On Saturday, Feb. 24th the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO)’s women’s wing led by Ms. Maud Cole and Ms. Liz Okai organized and celebrated Black History Month. The theme was: Black African and the Arts. The focus of the event was Empowering Black families and the Ghanaian community to tell their stories through the …
Promoting Mental Health First Aid for Black Communities Ensuring mental well-being is crucial, especially when tailored to address the specific needs of black communities. Mental health issues affect everyone to some extent, and unaddressed concerns can escalate into mental illness. Much like how we have first aid for physical injuries, it’s imperative to have mental …
On September 30th, the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario orchestrated a highly successful fundraiser at the Toronto Pearson Convention Center. The event was a significant milestone in their mission to establish a Ghanaian Canadian Heritage and Resource Center, tailored to address the specific requirements of Ghanaian-Canadians and other minority communities in Ontario. The fundraiser drew an …
On behalf of the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) alias Ghana Union and the Fundraising Committee, I want to thank you immensely for supporting the Heritage Project by attending the fundraising event in your numbers. Thank you so much! Find attached the financial summary of the fundraising event and the overall milestone. We respect your efforts …
The Ghanaian Golden ages group is inviting all seniors from age 55+ to join them on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 1:00pm at the GCAO hub located at 65 Mayall Ave, Toronto. Ms. Sylvia Olivas, a renowned expert in senior empowerment, will be presenting a comprehensive workshop aimed at leaving seniors with a strong sense of …
The Women’s Wing is inviting all women to join us on October 21, 2023 from 5pm – 10pm for our 2nd Annual Women Conference. Register here to participate in this free event: https://forms.gle/RHivfJUgmwNDWeqAA
Meaningful relationships have the power to inspire and encourage healthy habits. The Ghanaian-Canadian Golden Age Group of Ontario have recognized the importance of fostering and strengthening their relationships as a means to combat social isolation among seniors. On August 29, 2023, they hosted a summer BBQ event designed to bring seniors together. It is essential …
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has extended an invitation to organizations to seek funding aimed at supporting the mental health of Black communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Under the leadership of Noah Boakye, the GCAO submitted a grant proposal for the establishment of a specialized mental health first aid program for African and …
The maiden edition of the Ghanaian – Canadian Youth Table Tennis program has ended, with organizers and participants describing it as a huge success. The program, organized by the Ghanaian – Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) and funded by the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), saw a large number of parents registering their wards aged …
