Black Pride YYC

What Black Pride YYC does

Black Pride YYC is a Calgary-based non-profit organization founded on July 20, 2023, dedicated to serving Black 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and their families in Calgary and surrounding areas. The organization addresses the specific intersectional discrimination faced by Black 2SLGBTQ+ people in education, healthcare, employment, housing, and security, and provides programs and resources including mentorship, career development support (interview preparation and resume building), educational workshops, anti-oppression and anti-racism toolkits, wellness coaching, and STI testing services delivered through partnerships with Alberta Health Services (Safeworks Outreach) and Centre for Sexuality. Its core "products" are the Membership Program, the Mentorship Program, and the Programs & Resources suite, complemented by content platforms (Blog, Substack newsletter, Campaigns & Reports) and an online Merch Store. The organization is funded primarily through donations (one-time and monthly recurring), membership contributions, merchandise sales, and informal partner contributions, with revenue and financial scale not publicly disclosed. It is led by Founder and President Daphne Dike-Hart, supported by a board of six members and a small operational team including operations, communications, grants, and program leads. The organization holds no patents, has no proprietary technology, and operates as a community-led model with volunteer engagement as its primary go-to-market motion.

Name

Black Pride YYC

Legal name

Black Pride YYC

Website

https://blackprideyyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Black Pride YYC is a Calgary-based non-profit founded in 2023 that provides programs, mentorship, resources, and advocacy for Black 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and families, funded through donations, memberships, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF)

Keywords

• Community advocacy
• LGBTQ+ support
• Nonprofit services
• Community education
• Diversity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations through its website via one-time and monthly contribution options, as well as Interac e-Transfer.
2. Membership Fees: Members pay to join the organization and gain access to exclusive programs including interview prep, workshops, resume building, health and wellness resources, and networking opportunities.
3. Merchandise Sales: The organization sells merchandise including official Black Pride YYC T-shirts at CA$35 through its online merch store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Black Pride YYC is a Calgary-based non-profit organization that delivers community support programs, mentorship, educational resources, advocacy, and events for the Black 2SLGBTQ+ community. Its core offerings include a Mentorship Program, a Membership Program, educational workshops, wellness and career resources, and cultural advocacy, supplemented by an online merch store and content platforms (blog, newsletter, campaign reports).

Product overview

Black Pride YYC operates as a non-profit community organization (not a technology company) offering a suite of programs and services for the Black 2SLGBTQ+ community in Calgary. The core offerings include a Mentorship Program for career and personal guidance, a Membership Program with exclusive resources (interview prep, resume building, wellness sessions), Programs & Resources covering resume support, anti-racism toolkits, and educational workshops, plus content platforms (Blog, Newsletter via Substack, Campaigns & Reports). Additional services include a Merch Store for community merchandise. Founded July 20, 2023, the organization focuses on advocacy, empowerment, and providing safe inclusive spaces rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programs & Resources Community support programs covering resume building, interview preparation, wellness sessions, mentorship, and educational workshops for Black 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in Calgary.
• Mentorship Program
• Membership Program
• Blog
• Newsletter (Substack)
• Campaigns & Reports
• Merch Store
• Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism Toolkit

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Chatty WellnessminorOthersWellness coaching partnership providing tailored wellness sessions for Black Pride YYC members. Members can access rejuvenating activities designed to enhance their well-being.
• Safeworks OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alberta Health Services Safeworks Outreach for STI testing, treatment, care and support services for people experiencing barriers to sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne pathogens (STBBI) care. 2SLGBTQ+ specific STI testing services offered in partnership with Centre for Sexuality.
• Centre for SexualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 2SLGBTQ+ specific STI testing services offered in combination with Safeworks Outreach. Services available by booked appointments only.
• Top-tier Interview Preparation ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing personalized interview preparation support exclusively for Black Pride YYC members.
• Professional Resume-building ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce high-performance resumes for Black Pride YYC members, ensuring resumes are correctly prepared and tailored to roles they hope to apply for.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• QMUNITY (Vancouver): BC's queer, trans, and Two-Spirit resource center; comparable nonprofit model offering peer support, education, and community programming similar to Black Pride YYC's mix of mentorship and education.
• Centre for Sexuality: Calgary-based sexual health and 2SLGBTQ+ services organization; a direct operational partner of Black Pride YYC for STI testing, and highly comparable in serving 2SLGBTQ+ health and wellness needs in the same geography.
• The 519 (Toronto): Toronto-based LGBTQ+ community center offering programs, resources, and advocacy; highly comparable in service model (programs, mentorship, partnerships) and community-led nonprofit structure, though broader in scope.
• Calgary Pride: Calgary's flagship LGBTQ+ Pride organization; the most direct geographic peer, though it serves the broader (not specifically Black) 2SLGBTQ+ community and operates at a larger scale with annual festival programming.

Broad incumbents

• Egale Canada: National LGBTQ+ human rights charity focused on policy advocacy and legal change; comparable in advocacy mission but operates at a national, policy-driven scale rather than community-level programs.
• Pride Toronto: Canada's largest Pride organization; much larger scale and broader LGBTQ+ focus, but operates a comparable community-led model of programming, partnerships, and advocacy.

Regional players

• Rainbow Resource Centre (Winnipeg): Manitoba's LGBTQ+ community organization offering programs, counseling, and education; comparable service mix but operating in a different Canadian region.

Emerging players

• African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACE): Calgary-based organization engaging African Canadians in civic life; shares Black Pride YYC's Black-focused community lens but centers civic engagement rather than 2SLGBTQ+ identity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blackprideyyc
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-pride-yyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackprideyyc/profilecard/?igsh=MWFoMHp4N2o0ZHhxdA==

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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