Impact
The impact of ACAO's work in Canada.
ACAO brings together community leadership, program delivery, advocacy, partnerships, and services that strengthen the welfare of African Canadians and Black communities.
African Canadian Association of Ottawa
Empowering African Canadian communities in Ottawa.
ACAO supports African Canadians and Black communities through settlement support, youth programs, housing, health initiatives, financial education, advocacy, culture, and community connection.
53+Community organizations and partners connected through ACAO's
network.
6,500+Community members reached through programs, outreach, and
support.
93,000+People represented through African Canadian community
networks.
98%Community-first focus across service, advocacy, and civic
engagement.
Start here
Find the right ACAO pathway.
Choose the support area that best matches your needs, then visit the full program page for details.
Newcomers
Learn more →Settlement & Integration
Orientation, navigation, referrals, and community connection for newcomers and families.
Youth
Learn more →Youth Program
Leadership, mentorship, identity, skills, and pathways for young people.
Well-being
Learn more →Health Initiatives
Community health, mental health, workshops, education, and wellness partnerships.
Support
Open resources →
Resources Directory
Find community organizations, services, contacts, and supports in one place.
AdvocacySupporting community voice, representation, and equitable
access.
ServiceConnecting residents to programs, supports, and trusted
resources.
CultureCelebrating African Canadian identity, heritage, and
community pride.
PartnershipWorking with organizations, institutions, and public
partners.
Programs
Programs that support community well-being.
Explore core ACAO programs and continue to the dedicated pages for full details.
Housing Program
Supporting housing stability and long-term community well-being.
Open pageFinancial Education
Helping families build financial knowledge, resilience, and confidence.
Open pageSeniors Program
Creating connection, conversation, mentorship, and wellness support.
Open pagePathways to Empowerment
Supporting newcomer youth and families as they build confidence and connection.
Open pageMental Health Initiatives
Normalizing mental health support and culturally appropriate conversations.
Open pageResources
A clean directory of organizations and services connected to community needs.
Open pageUpdates
Events, stories, and community updates.
Explore upcoming events, recent announcements, and community stories from ACAO.
Gather, celebrate, and connect with ACAO.
Explore upcoming events, workshops, cultural gatherings, and community activities.
Community updates and stories.
Read announcements, media, education, health, and community news from ACAO.
Support ACAO's work in community.
Volunteer, donate, partner, or connect with ACAO to support African Canadian and Black communities across Ottawa.