Listening. Honouring. Restoring Connection.
The Elder Circles Program is at the heart of Baobab’s mission, to bring our seniors back to the center of community life. Rooted in the philosophy of Ubuntu I am because we are, the Elder Circles create safe, sacred spaces where elders can speak, be heard, and be seen.
These circles are more than just gatherings; they are spaces of restoration, respect, and recognition. Here, elders share their stories, voice their concerns, reflect on their journeys, and offer the kind of wisdom only life can teach. Through conversation, ritual, and cultural practices, Elder Circles honour the experiences of Black and racialized seniors who have often been silenced or forgotten.
Each session is guided by facilitators who are trained in culturally responsive care, trauma-informed dialogue, and community-building techniques. We listen with intention. We affirm their worth. We reflect back on their power.
What the Elder Circles Offer:
- A platform for elders to express their needs, grievances, and lived realities
- A space for cultural storytelling and memory-sharing
- Emotional support through peer connection and intergenerational dialogue
- A place to laugh, cry, reflect and feel a sense of belonging
- The integration of healing practices, music, art, and food rooted in tradition
Our elders are not just recipients of care, they are carriers of legacy. The Elder Circles Program ensures that they are celebrated, consulted, and included in shaping the community we all share.
Because when our elders thrive, we all grow stronger.
Home Visits Filled with Baskets of Love
Nourishment for the Body & Connection for the Soul.
The Home Visits Filled with Baskets of Love program is Baobab’s heartfelt outreach initiative, bringing not only fresh vegetables but also companionship, cultural care, and dignity right to the doorsteps of our elders.
We recognize that many seniors, especially those who are isolated, low-income, or living with mobility challenges are often left behind when it comes to both nutritional support and emotional connection. This program was created to meet those needs in the most human way: through personal visits and meaningful gestures of care.
Each visit includes a lovingly prepared basket filled with fresh, culturally relevant vegetables and ingredients. But more than that, it brings warm conversation, check-ins on well-being, and a reminder that our elders are seen, valued, and deeply loved by their community.
What Makes This Program Special:
- Nutritional Support: We provide vegetable baskets curated with the dietary and cultural preferences of Black and racialized seniors in mind.
- Personal Connection: Volunteers and community members offer companionship, active listening, and joyful presence with each delivery.
- Cultural Respect: Each visit is approached with cultural humility and an understanding of how to honour traditions, from how we knock on the door to how we say goodbye.
- Elder-Led Feedback: The program is shaped by ongoing input from elders, ensuring it reflects what they actually need and appreciate.
It’s not just a delivery, it’s a gesture of love, rooted in community values and the belief that our elders deserve more than just survival; they deserve to be cherished.