Community Outreach & Grants

Community collaborations play an important role in the strengthening of our community. A healthy community begins at the top. Therefore, we need to work together to foster it, if we desire to be successful.  We are invested in an innovative approach that empowers our community and delivers the support through collaborations. We are pleased to do so alongside with the Town of Aurora and its leaders, Aurora Museum & Archive, Aurora Public Library, Trureal, and our local businesses.

Power Forward Grant

The Aurora Black Community Association (ABC) recognizes the vital contributions of Black and minority communities to the economy. Despite Aurora's affluence, many still face barriers to financial advancement. With your support, the Power Forward Grant can help bridge these gaps.

As the president of ABC, I understand these challenges firsthand. When I migrated to Canada in 1998, I faced significant financial hurdles. A kind woman named Rita at St. Stephen's Employment Centre gave me $100 and bus tickets, enabling me to start my first job. That act of kindness sparked my journey, and now I aim to give others the same opportunity.

The Power Forward Grant awards $1,000 each to two applicants every February, targeting marginalized newcomers and individuals under 45 who need support to advance their careers or entrepreneurial ventures. Recipients will also participate in a three-month mentorship program focused on economic development, including workplace readiness, goal setting, and overcoming barriers to employment and housing. Entrepreneurs will be asked to demonstrate how they used the funds.

To apply, please email us your story in 400 words or less.

May your actions reflect your desire

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Nelson Mandel says, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."

There is no greater gift than the ability to serve others. We, Aurora Black Community, in collaboration with our town and the entire community, are dedicated to providing the education and outreach programs necessary to build a stronger community for ALL. Bringing change that doesn't segregate.​

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