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.
A welcome from Liben GebremikaelCEO, TAIBU Community Health Centre
The Experience
An Evening Rooted in Culture. Elevated by Purpose.
Teranga Noir: Where giving creates impact, and receiving is a
celebration of Black excellence.
Teranga Noir brings together community leaders, changemakers,
artists, philanthropists, and visionaries for an unforgettable
evening honouring the richness of Black culture, celebrating Black
excellence, and embracing the spirit of giving and receiving.
Rooted in the belief that generosity is a shared experience,
Teranga Noir reimagines the spirit of giving by inviting guests to
give with purpose and receive an extraordinary experience in
return. Through captivating performances, powerful storytelling,
vibrant cultural expression, and an elevated dining experience,
guests will be immersed in an evening celebrating Black
brilliance, creativity, and achievement.
As guests receive an unforgettable evening filled with culture,
connection, and inspiration, their generosity extends beyond the
celebration, supporting TAIBU Community Health Centre's continued
work to advance Black health, well-being, and collective
prosperity.
This Giving Tuesday, your generosity gives back to the community,
and in return, you receive an experience worth celebrating.
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Table of 10
$2,500
Bring your colleagues, friends, family, or community together
for a shared experience that celebrates excellence while
investing in lasting impact.
Please note that Zeffy includes an optional donation on the checkout page. This contribution is entirely voluntary and can be adjusted or removed before completing your purchase by selecting the other option.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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. 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.