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Our Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative was founded with a clear mission: to equip seniors with the knowledge and confidence to navigate today’s digital landscape safely. Recognizing the growing risks of online scams, fraud, and digital threats, we set out to create a space where seniors can learn, share, and safeguard themselves in the digital world.

We aim to fill a vital gap by offering cybersecurity education that empowers seniors to protect their personal information and confidently engage online. Our program is designed with their unique challenges in mind, providing clear, actionable guidance to enhance digital literacy and promote online safety.

Through interactive workshops, one-on-one sessions, and educational resources, we ensure seniors are prepared to recognize and respond to online threats. We are committed to fostering a secure digital environment where seniors can connect, explore, and thrive.

This initiative is not just about education—it’s about building a supportive community and ensuring every senior can fully and securely participate in the digital age.

Our Board Members

MacNeal Lashley

President and Chairman

Reynold Austin

Immediate Past President

Akinbola (Bola) Adetunji

Director

Rick Austin

Director

Angie Armstrong

Vice President

Janelle Whitehead

Secretary

Adaeze Alilonu

Vice President

Organization History

A Renewed Vision

Twenty-five years ago, Toronto saw protests highlighting tensions between the Black community and Police, sparked by systemic racism and police shootings. Amid this unrest, a group of Barbadians founded Barbados House Canada Inc. to assist Barbadian Canadians in adapting to Canadian life while fostering community engagement through educational, cultural, and social activities.

Their vision included creating a community centre as a hub for Barbadians and other Caribbean Canadians. By 1993, they secured charitable status and gained provincial approval for $2 million to build the centre. Unfortunately, this funding was rescinded after a change in government, a setback the group couldn’t overcome. Despite this, they successfully ran employment programs like Jobs Ontario Youth, aiding countless young people in finding meaningful work.

Barbados House persevered, raising funds through initiatives like annual golf tournaments and offering programs such as Saturday morning tutoring for youth. They also contributed computers to Barbadian schools, wheelchairs to hospitals, and scholarships to Barbadian-heritage students, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

A Renewal

Recognizing the need for sustainability, the organization rebranded as Donald Moore Community Services Inc., honoring Donald Moore, a Barbadian who championed the fight against discriminatory immigration laws in the 1950s. Moore’s legacy inspired the organization’s broader, inclusive mission for all Caribbean Canadians.

To reflect this renewed vision, the group introduced the Donald Moore Appreciation Brunch in 2013 to honor individuals upholding Moore’s ideals, such as Bishop Peter Fenty, Canada’s first Black Anglican bishop.

New board members have been brought in to lead this revitalization, aiming to extend their reach, enhance youth and senior programs, and ultimately establish a community centre. However, they need your support to carry forward Donald Moore’s legacy and realize this shared dream.