Black Daddies Club: Breaking Bread
By Brandon Hay
Purpose: “Breaking Bread” provides a space for Black fathers to discuss their experiences as fathers, to get emotional and social support from other fathers, and to learn strategies from each other for strengthening their contributions to their family and community.
Format: “Breaking Bread” consists of 3 facilitated weekly group discussions that capitalize on the social-cultural significance of gathering together for a meal to create a relaxed and neutral setting where men can share their experiences. The sessions are informal and interactive and include a film screening which are the stimulus for the conversation.
Target Audience: Black (native Canadian or foreign born descendants of Africans) fathers age 15-24; that reside in the Jane and Finch community. Limited space is available for young Black males who are not yet fathers to participate.
Community: All 12 “Breaking Bread” sessions will take place in the Jane and Finch community. The program will begin April 18, 2011 at Promoting Education and Community Health (P.E.A.C.H.) and will continue at P.E.A.C.H.until May 2nd. The other Jane and Finch neighborhoods that will host “Breaking Bread” sessions throughout 2011; will be Falstaff, Driftwood and San Romanoway.
Reason: Due to problems and concerns around community access many individuals are reluctant to leave their communities or neighborhoods to attend programs. Therefore, Black Daddies Club will go into these individual communities to facilitate the “Breaking Bread” program for young fathers. Each of these neighborhoods has their own story to tell, lessons to teach; and we are excited about the outcome of this program.
Contact: If you are interested in attending the VERY FIRST Breaking Bread, please contact Phyllis at PEACH at 416-740-9593 ext 25 or email us at: [email protected]
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