In the heart of Calgary, there’s a place where resilience meets compassion — a community space built not just to serve, but to uplift. AfroCare Support Network (ACSN) emerged from a clear and urgent need: to fill the gaps in health services and support systems for African, Caribbean, and Black individuals living with HIV and navigating sexual health in environments that too often overlook them.
The journey began with a simple but powerful truth — stigma, misinformation, and systemic barriers still block access to life-saving care and essential resources. Rather than accepting this as the status quo, ACSN became a bold response: a nonprofit dedicated to education, culturally relevant support, advocacy, and community building.
At the heart of AfroCare’s work is a commitment to empowerment and dignity. Peer support groups offer safe spaces where lived experiences are shared, voices are heard, and healing begins. From one-on-one mentoring to group sessions, employment support, and outreach initiatives, AfroCare ensures that every program honors the unique backgrounds and needs of the people it serves.
The organization also stands firmly against stigma. Through education — from workshops to tailored outreach — ACSN breaks down harmful myths and replaces them with knowledge, compassion, and tools for healthier living. In doing so, it doesn’t just support individuals — it strengthens families and uplifts entire communities.
But AfroCare is more than services — it’s community in action. Together with volunteers and partners, ACSN fosters connection, celebrates cultural identity, and ignites resilience in spaces where misunderstanding once reigned. Events and gatherings create joy alongside advocacy, reminding everyone involved that wellness is rooted as much in belonging as it is in access to care.
More than an organization, AfroCare Support Network is a movement of hope — where equity isn’t just a goal, it’s lived daily through support, education, and unwavering solidarity. Whether someone seeks information, connection, or just a caring space to be themselves, AfroCare stands ready — a testament to what’s possible when community comes together.