Join BALM to Empower Change in 2024!

Dora Magana
May 16, 2025
2 min read

As we reflect on the incredible strides of the past year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. BALM remains committed to nurturing the aspirations of Black and other racialized communities, with a renewed focus on education, family cohesion, and entrepreneurship in 2024.

Now, as we look ahead to the challenges and opportunities of 2024, we invite you to join us in our journey:

Foster Family Cohesion: Be part of initiatives that reinforce family bonds and cultural legacies. Attend our family workshops and events that rebuild our connections and shared heritage.

Advocate for Education: Your donations fund educational programs that transform lives. By supporting scholarships and learning initiatives, you’re opening doors to knowledge and opportunity. Invest in a brighter future.

Encourage Entrepreneurship: Empower Black entrepreneurs who are ready to make an impact in our community. Your support provides the resources for startup workshops, mentorship programs, and business development coaching for aspiring creators and young leaders.

BALM's Founders - Antoinette Mugisha and Dora Mugambi

Amplify Our Voice through sharing our vision with your circles. Your action is a catalyst for sustainable change. Join us in crafting a year of progress, unity, and economic empowerment for our community.

Step forward with us. Every contribution, share, and participation counts.

BALM in 2023

Collaborated with UW Black Association for Student Expression (UWBASE) for two insightful workshops on Money Management and Investments.
Black Students Association’s (BSA) at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Secondary School in Oakville, hosted the inaugural BALM Black Professional Panel Engaging more than 200 students already in 2023.
Black history Month at Urban Squash Toronto (UST) – Navigating Racism

DYK:

A 2018 survey of 18-25 year old, conducted by YFP indicated:

Up to 98% of youth had aspirations to build wealth in the future
Approx. 27% held any investments or savings of more than $7500
65% did not invest because they did not know how to
Approx. 50% were concerned that they did not have enough money to invest

BALM in 2024

Upcoming Events & Activities for 2024

February 07, 2024 – HCDS & BSA hosting BALM’s Black Professional Panel and + 2 Career Workshops (Resume building & Professional online presence).

January – March 2024 – BALM was selected as one of the successful non-profit organizations under Haskayne Business School’s Propel Program to host students on an internship program. The students will focus on an innovation projects that will contribute to solving a business challenge under BALM’s Entrepreneurship Program.

Initiatives

Strengthening the focus on Men’s Contribution in BALM’S Family Cohesion/Community Engagement Program. Look out for our Father’s day event!