20% of Men have experienced and reported abuse!

Mandela House is a culturally safe space for Black men and boys navigating family violence, homelessness, and crisis. We provide wraparound support rooted in Afrocentric values to help survivors heal, repair, and restore their lives. Through culturally competent programs, peer support, mental health counseling, and advocacy, we are shifting the narrative around male survivors in the Black community, challenging harmful norms, breaking cycles of silence, and promoting wellness. Therefore, it gives our men the place to learn, unlearn, and relearn, and avenue to critically and deeply reflect on their actions, either as victims or perpetrators.

Program Focus: 

HEAL - Mental health supports and trauma recovery.
REPAIR - Relationship restoration, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
RESTORE - Housing, career coaching /employment readiness, and long term community reintegration.

Client Feedback & Reviews

“Mandela House gave me the opportunity to network with different men of African descent and learn about our unique cultures and also
shared cultures”

“Mandela House helped restore my family.”

“I was homeless and sleeping in my car until Mandela House came to my rescue and gave a room to stay and reunited me and my wife. We now have a home and volunteer for Ruth’s House.”

“Mandela House supported me after I was referred to them. Through the support I was able to get a house, a job and a fresh start.”

Due to limited financial support and no funding, Mandela House is seeking assistance to sustain its programs and services. As the only shelter for Black men in Western Canada providing cultural services and programs deeply rooted in Afrocentric and ethnocultural practices, the demand for our services and programs is increasing rapidly. We are reaching out to you, our community, to help us keep providing these essential supports to our men.

Your contribution will assist in covering mental health therapy sessions, group facilitation, housing support, and more. Every little bit helps create a space where Black men can find solace, be listened to, and start their restorative journey together.

Please donate whatever you can.

We want to express our gratitude to you, our village, for your support!!!