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 August 19, 2023, the women’s wing of the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) organized a boat cruise in Peterborough Mariner with a focus on the mental well-being of women. The event was designed to offer relaxation and stress relief to women in the community, targeting those aged 14 years and above. With an attendance …
GCAO Women empowerment involves bringing to light on their social, economic, and political, encouraging, and supporting their full participation in enhancing their overall well-being. This empowerment initiative strives to address and overcome diverse challenges faced by Ghanaian women, including gender-based discrimination, limited access to education and healthcare, unequal economic opportunities, and cultural norms restricting their …
GCAO Winter Clothing Drive Benefiting Ghanaian New Immigrants at Toronto and the GTA Drop off Date: November 1 – 10 2023 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Current Donation Needs – Winter clothing ( sweaters, long sleeves, winter coat) – winter boots – socks, scarfs, gloves and hats For all adult sizes. Please Drop of clean new …
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 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 …
