HIV/AIDS is spreading quickly in Toronto’s Black communities and we believe that our work is more important than ever.
Black CAP is an organization that works to reduce HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black, African and Caribbean communities and enhance the quality of life of people living with HIV. Black CAP is an organization that works to reduce HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black, African and Caribbean communities and enhance the quality of life of Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. At this time, Black, African and Caribbean people account for more than one-fifth of all new HIV infections in Toronto, in the early nineties we made up only one-tenth of new HIV infections. Issues of HIV related stigma and discrimination, homophobia, anti-Black racism, immigration, poverty, and barriers to social inclusion also continue to make our work harder.
04/01/2026
📌 Holiday Closure Notice
In observance of the Easter holiday, please be advised that the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black-CAP) will be closed on:
🗓️ Friday, April 3rd
🗓️ Monday, April 6th
We will resume our regular operations and programming on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 9:00 AM. We wish our entire community a safe and restful long weekend! 🧡🖤
03/26/2026
We are back with our Monthly Clothing Drive! Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe or need some seasonal essentials, we’ve got you covered with new and gently used clothing and accessories.
📍 Where: 550 Queen St. East, Suite 150, Toronto, ON M5A 1V2
🗓️ When: March 31st, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✨ Important Notes:
BYOB: Please Bring Your Own Bag! 🛍️
First Come, First Serve: Arrive early to get the best selection.
Register Now: Scan the QR code in the image to sign up!
Let’s support each other and keep our community thriving. See you there!
03/20/2026
A new season, a new beginning. ☀️🌱
Today marks the official start of spring, and at Black-CAP, we’re using this moment to "break the ice" 🧊🔨 on the conversations that matter most. From breaking down stigma to fostering health and wellness, we are moving forward into a season of hope. 🌸 Join us in embracing a fresh start and a healthier future for our community. ✨
🧡 🌷 🏥 🏙️
03/18/2026
✨ From Stigma to Strength: S*x Workers Workshop ✨
We’re excited to invite Trans and Non-Binary community members to our upcoming workshop focused on empowerment, community connection, and moving from stigma to strength.
This space is created to uplift and celebrate the resilience of our community while sharing knowledge, resources, and support.
🔗 Register through the link in our bio.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this with your networks and community. Your support helps ensure this space reaches those who need it most.
*xWorkerRights ✨
03/18/2026
Join Black CAP and The 519 as we honor Trans Day of Visibility! This is a dedicated space to celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and strength of our Trans and Non-Binary communities—with a special focus on our African, Caribbean, and Black family.
Come for the connection, stay for the experience. We’re hosting a beautiful community drop-in featuring:
🍽️ A Gourmet Dining Experience: Freshly prepared by an incredible chef.
⭐ White-Glove Service: Hosted by a professional team to ensure you feel celebrated.
Let’s share space and visibility together in a home of support and joy.
03/17/2026
Taking a moment to look back at the incredible energy from our Black History Month celebration. 🖤✨ These photos were too good to stay in the archives! Grateful for the community that showed up and the joy we shared at MCC Toronto.
03/16/2026
Toronto fam, we’re back with another SAFE OASIS Game & Social Night.
This event is created exclusively for African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) gay, bi, and Same Gender Loving (SGL) men. We’re keeping the vibes relaxed and the space supportive—just for us to connect and be ourselves.
What’s happening:
🎲 High-energy games & prizes
🍕 Refreshments + Presto
💬 Community talk on harm reduction & staying safe
🧤 Safer s*x & safer-use supplies
Come through, bring a brother, and let's build together.
📅 Wednesday, March 19 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 550 Queen Street East, Unit 150
03/13/2026
We are back with our Monthly Clothing Drive! Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe or need some seasonal essentials, we’ve got you covered with new and gently used clothing and accessories.
📍 Where: 550 Queen St. East, Suite 150, Toronto, ON M5A 1V2
🗓️ When: March 31st, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✨ Important Notes:
BYOB: Please Bring Your Own Bag! 🛍️
First Come, First Serve: Arrive early to get the best selection.
Register Now: Scan the QR code in the image to sign up!
Let’s support each other and keep our community thriving. See you there!
03/08/2026
💜 GIVE TO GAIN 💜 This International Women’s Day, Black CAP celebrates the strength and brilliance of Black women in our community — women living with HIV, 2SLGBTQIA+ women, newcomer and refugee women, advocates, caregivers, and leaders. When we uplift each other, we all rise. Give your voice. Give your time. Give your knowledge. Give your support. Because when women uplift women, we gain strength, opportunity, power, and a future without limits
03/06/2026
As we recognize Black Mental Health Week 2026 (March 2-9)we are...
Still Here!
Still surviving what tried to silence us.
Still choosing connection over isolation.
Still carrying ancestral strength into a digital age.
This week, we break the silence around substance use, su***de, and mental health in ACB communities.
Healing is not weakness and connection is protection.
Tell us what keeps you here?
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Since 1989, the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) has worked to respond to the threat of HIV and AIDS in Toronto’s African, Caribbean and Black communities. Our work is guided by our motto, ‘Because All Black People’s Lives Are Important’, which serves as a reminder of our commitment to the human rights and dignity of all Black people who are vulnerable to HIV and s*xually transmitted infections (STIs).
The reality is that more Black, African and Caribbean people are living with HIV and AIDS than ever. At this time about 1 in 5 people living with HIV in Ontario are African, Caribbean or Black, yet we make up 1 in 20 of Ontario’s overall population. Black CAP is an important resource for the thousands of Black people in Toronto living with, or at risk for, HIV, AIDS and STIs.
Black CAP is Canada’s largest Black specific AIDS service organization. Our volunteer Board provides oversight and leadership, while our staff deliver programs and services that helps us meet our mission to:
Reduce the spread of HIV infection within Toronto’s Black communities
Enhance the quality of life of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS
Black CAP works to create culturally relevant outreach, prevention and support services for people infected with, affected by, or at risk of contracting HIV. The work that we do is necessary, but it is not easy. Social barriers like HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and poverty make our work more difficult, however it’s our understanding of these barriers that strengthen Black CAP’s efforts.
We deliver support services that meet the health and wellness needs of our clients who are living with or affected by HIV or AIDS. To do this, we provide much needed counselling, settlement, practical and peer support, employment, housing and social support services that help people achieve their goals.
We also work with men, women, youth and LGBTQ communities to increase their knowledge and reduce their vulnerability to HIV, AIDS and s*xually transmitted infections. This is accomplished through prevention, outreach and harm reduction programming that is delivered in communities across Toronto.
We need your help and we need you to get involved in the fight as a donor or volunteer.