Join TAIBU Community Health Centre for Teranga Noir, our inaugural fundraising gala celebrating 18 years of advancing Black health, empowering communities, and creating spaces where Black excellence thrives.
Rooted in the spirit of African hospitality, generosity, and belonging, Teranga Noir is more than an evening of elegance. It is a celebration of the people, stories, and collective strength that have shaped our journey, and an invitation to invest in the generations to come.
The Experience
An Evening Rooted in Culture. Elevated by Purpose.
Teranga Noir brings together community leaders, changemakers, artists, philanthropists, and visionaries for an unforgettable evening honouring the richness of Black culture and the power of collective impact.
Through captivating performances, meaningful storytelling, cultural expression, and an elevated dining experience, guests will celebrate the brilliance of our communities while supporting a future where Black health and well-being remain a collective priority.
This is where elegance meets purpose. Where heritage inspires possibility. Where giving becomes an act of transformation.
Purchases are completed securely through CanadaHelps.
The Meaning Behind Teranga Noir
A Celebration of Giving and Receiving
Teranga
In Wolof, Teranga embodies the spirit of hospitality, generosity, and belonging. It is the understanding that true community is built not only through what we give, but through what we receive from one another.
Noir
Noir represents the beauty, brilliance, resilience, and sophistication of Black identity.
Together, Teranga Noir is an expression of who we are and what we believe: that when we invest in one another, we all rise.
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At TAIBU, this philosophy has guided our work for 18 years. Every act of care, every shared resource, and every opportunity created is part of a larger cycle of collective well-being.
Teranga Noir invites you to become part of that cycle.
We Give. We Receive. We Rise Together.
Photo: Community eldersPhoto: Town hallPhoto: Blood drivePhoto: Girls program
18 Years of Impact
Rooted in Community. Rising Together.
For 18 years, TAIBU Community Health Centre has been a cornerstone of culturally responsive, Africentric health and wellness services for African, Caribbean, and Black communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Read moreRead less
Our work is grounded in a simple yet powerful belief: our communities deserve care that honours their identities, understands their experiences, and empowers them to thrive.
From mental health and youth empowerment to chronic disease prevention, food security, crisis response, and older adult wellness, TAIBU continues to challenge barriers, build connections, and advance health equity.
Our roots run deep. Our foundation is strong. And our vision for the future is greater than ever.
18 years of service. Countless lives touched. A legacy still being written.
The Power of Your Giving
Give Something. Gain Something Greater.
At the heart of Teranga Noir is the belief that generosity is never one-sided.
Read moreRead less
When you give, you become part of something greater. You create opportunities for healing, strengthen community connections, and help ensure that culturally responsive care remains accessible to those who need it most.
And in return, you receive something equally meaningful: an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, culture, and the knowledge that your generosity is creating lasting change.
As we approach Giving Tuesday, Teranga Noir reimagines what it means to give.
Because the greatest return on generosity is a stronger community.
Your participation helps TAIBU continue to:
Expand access to culturally responsive health and mental health services.
Support Black youth, families, and older adults through community-centred programming.
Address food insecurity and the social determinants of health.
Advance Black health equity through advocacy, education, and collective action.
Your Presence Is a Gift. Your Giving Is an Investment.
Partner with Purpose
Sponsorship Is More Than Support. It's a Statement.
Teranga Noir offers an opportunity for organizations and community partners to stand alongside TAIBU in advancing Black health equity and celebrating Black excellence.
As a sponsor, you are not simply supporting an event. You are investing in a movement that recognizes the importance of representation, culturally responsive care, and community-led change.
Together, we can strengthen the foundations of Black health and well-being while creating meaningful connections between organizations, leaders, and the communities we serve.
Everything you need to arrive at ease, from the door to your seat.
The Venue
Daniels Spectrum
585 Dundas Street East Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
Transit
Take the 505 Dundas streetcar to Regent Park Blvd. The stop is right in front of the building. From Dundas Station ride east; from Broadview Station ride west. Or take the 65 Parliament bus from Castle Frank Station to Dundas, then walk 5 minutes east.
Driving
From the Gardiner, exit at Jarvis Street and head north to Dundas Street East, then turn right. From the Don Valley Parkway, exit at Richmond Street and take Parliament Street north to Dundas, then turn right.
Parking
Paid parking underneath the building, entrance at 255 Sackville Street. Evening and weekend flat rate of $7. Street parking nearby.
Access
Step-free entrance from street level, elevators to every floor and accessible parking on site. Tell us what you need when you reserve.
Join TAIBU Community Health Centre for Teranga Noir, our inaugural fundraising gala celebrating 18 years of advancing Black health, empowering communities, and creating spaces where Black excellence thrives.
Rooted in the spirit of African hospitality, generosity, and belonging, Teranga Noir is more than an evening of elegance. It is a celebration of the people, stories, and collective strength that have shaped our journey, and an invitation to invest in the generations to come.
The Experience
An Evening Rooted in Culture. Elevated by Purpose.
Teranga Noir brings together community leaders, changemakers, artists, philanthropists, and visionaries for an unforgettable evening honouring the richness of Black culture and the power of collective impact.
Through captivating performances, meaningful storytelling, cultural expression, and an elevated dining experience, guests will celebrate the brilliance of our communities while supporting a future where Black health and well-being remain a collective priority.
This is where elegance meets purpose. Where heritage inspires possibility. Where giving becomes an act of transformation.
Purchases are completed securely through CanadaHelps.
The Meaning Behind Teranga Noir
A Celebration of Giving and Receiving
Teranga
In Wolof, Teranga embodies the spirit of hospitality, generosity, and belonging. It is the understanding that true community is built not only through what we give, but through what we receive from one another.
Noir
Noir represents the beauty, brilliance, resilience, and sophistication of Black identity.
Together, Teranga Noir is an expression of who we are and what we believe: that when we invest in one another, we all rise.
Read moreRead less
At TAIBU, this philosophy has guided our work for 18 years. Every act of care, every shared resource, and every opportunity created is part of a larger cycle of collective well-being.
Teranga Noir invites you to become part of that cycle.
We Give. We Receive. We Rise Together.
Photo: Community eldersPhoto: Town hallPhoto: Blood drivePhoto: Girls program
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18 Years of Impact
Rooted in Community. Rising Together.
For 18 years, TAIBU Community Health Centre has been a cornerstone of culturally responsive, Africentric health and wellness services for African, Caribbean, and Black communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Read moreRead less
Our work is grounded in a simple yet powerful belief: our communities deserve care that honours their identities, understands their experiences, and empowers them to thrive.
From mental health and youth empowerment to chronic disease prevention, food security, crisis response, and older adult wellness, TAIBU continues to challenge barriers, build connections, and advance health equity.
Our roots run deep. Our foundation is strong. And our vision for the future is greater than ever.
18 years of service. Countless lives touched. A legacy still being written.
The Power of Your Giving
Give Something. Gain Something Greater.
At the heart of Teranga Noir is the belief that generosity is never one-sided.
Read moreRead less
When you give, you become part of something greater. You create opportunities for healing, strengthen community connections, and help ensure that culturally responsive care remains accessible to those who need it most.
And in return, you receive something equally meaningful: an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, culture, and the knowledge that your generosity is creating lasting change.
As we approach Giving Tuesday, Teranga Noir reimagines what it means to give.
Because the greatest return on generosity is a stronger community.
Your participation helps TAIBU continue to:
Expand access to culturally responsive health and mental health services.
Support Black youth, families, and older adults through community-centred programming.
Address food insecurity and the social determinants of health.
Advance Black health equity through advocacy, education, and collective action.
Your Presence Is a Gift. Your Giving Is an Investment.
Partner with Purpose
Sponsorship Is More Than Support. It's a Statement.
Teranga Noir offers an opportunity for organizations and community partners to stand alongside TAIBU in advancing Black health equity and celebrating Black excellence.
As a sponsor, you are not simply supporting an event. You are investing in a movement that recognizes the importance of representation, culturally responsive care, and community-led change.
Together, we can strengthen the foundations of Black health and well-being while creating meaningful connections between organizations, leaders, and the communities we serve.
