180 Change Street is proud to announce the launch of the Hood Samaritans. Our neighbourhoods are currently experiencing a health pandemic through Covid-19, coupled with a call from humanity to end the practice of anti-black racism and systemic oppression. With that said, the Black business community in the Oakwood and Eglington area of Toronto has been hit hard with the building of a multi-billion dollar train line that has left a financial drain on the community for over 10 years. The anti-blackness comes into play when billions of dollars are estimated to build such a project without an evaluation on the negative impacts caused to the surrounding black businesses. Add Covid-19 to the picture and we have restrictions that have only compounded the issue. With that said, we will be lending a helping hand to the community and supporting Gary`s Barber Shop and Beauty Salon this Saturday September 26th from 10am to 3pm by providing HAIR CUTS, BRAID UPS, FOOD and MUSIC along with MASKS and HAND SANITIZERS. Gary`s has been a staple in Toronto`s black community for over 22 years so it`s only right we show love and support by giving back to those who helped pave the way. Lets do our best to combat the recent spike in Covid-19 cases and keep our communities healthy. Register @ reachus@180changestreet.com on or before Friday September 25ht 2020.

On Sunday September 27th 2020 The Hood Samaritans will be in the heart of downtown Toronto providing PAID JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNTIES, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES/ FOOD and MUSIC along with MASKS AND HAND SANITIZERS. For more details and to register, reachus@180changestreet.com and use the word "Job" in your subject heading

Look out for the Hood Samaritans coming to a neighbourhood near you!