Become a Master of Your Care.
Culturally rooted, barrier-free programs that help Black women, youth, and families heal, prosper, and thrive — together.
The Village Model
Care Masters isn’t a service you receive — it’s a space where you become the expert of your own care, your own prosperity, and your family’s wellbeing. That’s what our name means: women and families empowered to master their own care, with the tools, community, and resources to truly thrive.
We believe in the village. When Black women are supported, resourced, and empowered, entire families and communities flourish. That’s why everything we do is intentionally integrated.
While you’re in Sister Circle deepening your mental wellness or building financial confidence, your children aren’t in separate childcare. They’re in recreation, sports development, social skill-building, art and creativity, emotional wellness, cooking, and financial literacy programming of their own. You’re not balancing motherhood and self-care. You’re modelling it. Your children watch you heal, grow, and prosper — and experience their own growth alongside you.
And we reach young people beyond our doors too — in schools, in community spaces — because every Black child deserves to know their worth, their culture, and their possibility.
This is the village. This is Care Masters.
Our Programs for Women
Care Masters is a women-centred organization. Everything begins with the wellbeing of Black women — because when women are supported, resourced, and empowered, entire families and communities flourish. Our women’s programming spans our core charitable pillars: mental health and wellness, food security, and economic prosperity. Each program is trauma-informed, peer-supported, and grounded in the belief that healing happens in community.
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Our signature program since 2019. Sister Circle brings Black women together — virtually and in person — for connection, healing, and self-care. Through guided conversations, wellness activities, and peer support, women explore trauma, grief, personal growth, and resilience in a safe, culturally affirming space. Over 100 women have found community through our circles.
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A free wellness program supporting African, Caribbean, and Black women in building healthier lifestyles and reducing their risk of chronic disease. Through weekly movement sessions, monthly nutrition workshops, and stress management and chronic disease education, participants gain practical knowledge and build confidence in their overall wellbeing.
Now accepting registrations.
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A free program for African, Caribbean, and Black single mothers offering one-to-one counselling, virtual Sister Circles, in-person yoga and movement, creative wellness experiences, and peer support. Whether you are preparing for single motherhood, newly navigating it, or have been doing it for years, this program creates space for healing, connection, and community.
Now accepting registrations.
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Part of our Food Security program — funded by Region of Peel
An ongoing series of chef-led cooking workshops paired with financial literacy education, delivered as part of our food security programming. These workshops bring community members together to build culinary confidence, learn practical money management skills, reduce food waste, and make every dollar stretch further — all in a culturally affirming, hands-on environment.
We offer editions for women, youth, and families, with new cohorts running throughout the year. Each series is led by professional chefs and certified financial educators who bring real-world expertise and cultural understanding to the table.
New cohorts announced regularly — check back for upcoming dates or join our newsletter to be notified.
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Financial education programming rooted in community and real life. Through Money Talks workshops, vision board parties, and financial planning sessions, we equip Black women with the knowledge and confidence to take control of their financial futures.
This work builds on our Sisters Economically Prospering Project (SEPP), a past initiative that combined financial education, income generation support, and microgrants for women-led businesses — awarding over $5,000 to date to support Black women entrepreneurs and side hustles.
We also invest directly in Black-owned businesses through our community events. Whenever we host community gatherings, we offer free vending opportunities to Black-owned businesses — the majority of them women-owned — giving entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their talents, services, and products to over a hundred guests and prospective customers. It is one more way we pour into the economic stability and confidence of business owners in our community.
Our Programs for Children, Youth & Families
When we empower a Black woman, her children and youth are empowered too. While mothers are in our women's programming, their school-aged children (ages 5–18) are not simply in childcare — they are immersed in recreation, arts, wellness, and leadership programming of their own. Instead of scrambling to find a babysitter, mothers know their children are engaged in meaningful skill-building and social connection. And we reach young people beyond our doors too, in schools and community spaces, because every Black child deserves to know their worth, their culture, and their possibility.
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Our longest-running youth program, now celebrating nearly five years of community. BFFN offers weekly sports, arts, and wellness programming for children ages 5–13. Two streams run side by side: a Sports & Recreation stream led by Coach Marvin and youth coaches, and an Art & Wellness stream offering creative expression, mindfulness, and self-care activities. Children can move between both streams. Free for all families.
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A high-performance basketball training program for older youth ages 13–18 in collaboration with the Push Yourself Youth Development Program. Focused skills and drills across ball handling, shooting, passing, and the mental game. Offered at a reduced cost to support accessibility, with fee waivers available for families experiencing financial hardship.
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Youth mentoring, tutoring, life skills, and leadership training for Black youth. This program builds confidence, academic skills, and community connection through structured mentorship and enrichment activities.
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A youth leadership pathway that takes young people from participant to volunteer to paid Youth Leader. LIT graduates develop facilitation, teamwork, and professional skills — and many go on to become paid staff through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Several of our leaders have earned over 200 volunteer hours before transitioning into paid roles.
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Hands-on STEM, robotics, and gaming workshops that spark curiosity and build technical confidence in Black youth.
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A six-week financial literacy and entrepreneurship program for Black youth ages 12–18, delivered in schools across Peel Region and the GTA. Fully funded and offered at no cost to partner schools. Culminates in a student showcase where youth present their business ideas to the community.
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Mental wellness and self-regulation skills for young people, delivered through age-appropriate mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation.
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Cultural education and experiential learning through field trips and community events that connect Black children and youth to their heritage, history, and community. 57 participants joined our 2025 excursions.
Community Engagement & Events
Care Masters brings Black women, youth, and families together for joy, healing, and connection through signature community events throughout the year. These gatherings strengthen the bonds of our village and are a reflection of who we are — a community that shows up for each other.
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Saturday, September 13, 2026
Our biggest community event of the year! Join us for food, games, live music, a Black vendor marketplace, and community connection. Last year, 157 community members came together to celebrate. Free and open to the community.
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A special gathering that celebrates and honours Black mothers — creating space for them to pause, be seen, and be celebrated by their community.
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An annual event celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black women. We are committed to making this a recurring signature event as funding allows.
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A festive year-end celebration bringing Black families together for food, games, gifts, and shared traditions. A joyful way to close the year as a village.
School Partnerships
Care Masters extends the village into schools. Our school-based programming meets Black children and youth where they already are — with culturally relevant, identity-affirming workshops that strengthen confidence, cultural pride, and resilience. We partner with Black Student Alliances, Equity Teams, Guidance departments, and Student Success leads across Peel Region and the GTA.
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A fully funded, six-week financial literacy and entrepreneurship program for Black youth ages 12–18. Delivered in your school at no cost. We are actively recruiting partner schools for the 2026–2027 school year.
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For schools with programming budgets, Care Masters offers a full menu of identity-affirming, culturally rooted workshops and multi-week programs. Our school programs are designed to be delivered during class time, lunch hours, after school, or as part of Black History Month, equity weeks, and cultural celebrations.
Programs available for booking include:
Black Joy Lab — experiential workshops celebrating joy, culture, movement, and wellness
Mic’d Up: Real Talk — student-led podcast program exploring identity, culture, and real issues
Hustle to Hire: Future You — career exploration, goal setting, and vision planning
The Black Lens Project — youth documentary photography capturing Black experience
Hair Stories Project — cultural education through hands-on braiding workshops
Mindset Makeover — confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation
Real Talk Fridays — safe-space discussions for Black students
Culture Committee — a year-long student leadership and event-planning program
Workshops start at $200–$400. Multi-week programs, event days, and full-year partnership options are available.
Join the Village.
Whether you are looking for a program to join, a space to volunteer, a school to partner with, or a way to give back — there is a place for you at Care Masters. Because the village thrives when every one of us shows up.