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Darmont GivesBack is proud to champion community-driven initiatives that empower individuals, celebrate diversity, and foster inclusion across local and global communities. Our programs are designed to bring people together, support newcomer integration, and uplift marginalized voices through arts, culture, education, and outreach.

Celebrating Culture. Uniting Communities.

Afro-CariBrant Festival

This event is supported by the Government of Ontario
through the Experience Ontario program.

The Afro-CariBrant Festival is Darmont GivesBack’s flagship cultural event, held annually on the first weekend of September at Paris Lions Park in the County of Brant. This vibrant celebration showcases the richness of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadian heritage through music, dance, art, storytelling, food, and fashion.

Festival Highlights

  • Live cultural performances and drumming circles
  • Afro-Caribbean cuisine and vendors’ market
  • Kids’ activities and family-friendly fun
  • Community village spotlighting local businesses and organizations
  • Multicultural fashion parade and heritage exhibitions

Our Goals

  • Foster multicultural understanding and pride
  • Create inclusive spaces for cultural exchange
  • Promote Black excellence and creativity

Join us at Afro-CariBrant to experience a powerful blend of culture, connection, and celebration.

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Welcoming Newcomers. Building Belonging.

DGB Connect

DGB Connect is a community-driven initiative developed by Darmont GivesBack in partnership with the County of Brant, the Brant OPP, and local organizations to support the settlement, integration, and empowerment of newcomers and racialized residents across the County of Brant.

Rooted in inclusion and collaboration, DGB Connect works to bridge service gaps, promote belonging, and ensure equitable access to resources for immigrants, refugees, and individuals adapting to a new community life in the County.

Program Components

  • Orientation workshops and cultural adaptation support
  • Peer mentorship and community navigators
  • Access to health, employment, and social services
  • Youth engagement and school readiness programs
  • Cultural bridging and anti-racism education

Impact Focus

  • Reduce barriers to inclusion
  • Foster community trust and collaboration
  • Promote safety, equity, and belonging

DGB Connect is more than a program, it’s a bridge to belonging, working to ensure every newcomer in the County of Brant feels seen, supported, and connected.

A Culturally Grounded Educational Parent Support Hub

R.O.O.T.S.

R.O.O.T.S. (Raising Our Offsprings Together for Success) is a dynamic community-based program under Darmont GivesBack that supports African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) families, especially parents and caregivers, in raising confident, successful children within the Canadian education system and beyond.

ROOTS bridges intergenerational, cultural, and systemic gaps by offering holistic, culturally responsive support that empowers families to thrive.

Program Goals

  • Equip ACB parents with tools to navigate and advocate within the education system
  • Promote cultural pride, identity, and emotional resilience in ACB youth
  • Foster intergenerational understanding and parent-child communication
  • Create safe spaces for families to access resources, mentorship, and peer support

Key Program Features

  • Parenting Circles & Support Groups
     Facilitated sessions where parents can share, learn, and receive guidance from educators, community leaders, and other parents.
  • Workshops & Information Sessions
     Topics include: navigating school systems, scholarship opportunities, dealing with discrimination, mental health, and financial planning for education.
  • Youth Mentorship & Cultural Identity Building
     Programs that support ACB youth in building confidence, setting goals, and embracing their heritage.
  • Scholarship and Grant Guidance
     Information and assistance to help parents access funding opportunities for high school and post-secondary students.

Who It’s For

  • ACB parents and caregivers in Brantford, County of Brant, and surrounding regions
  • Community allies, educators, and support workers serving ACB families
  • Newcomer and immigrant families navigating education in Canada

    Supporting Parents

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    Extending Compassion Beyond Borders

    Overseas Outreach

    Through our Overseas Outreach program, Darmont GivesBack partners with grassroots organizations and diaspora communities to deliver targeted support, advocacy, and humanitarian aid in underserved regions abroad. These projects aim to strengthen education, health, and youth empowerment in countries with historical and cultural ties to our local communities.

    Key Focus Areas

    • Scholarships and school supplies for underprivileged children
    • Maternal and reproductive health awareness campaigns
    • Women and youth vocational training programs
    • Rural community development and food sustainability initiatives