sponsors & Grantors
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. OTF awarded $108 million to 629 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.
TD and The Ready Commitment is the sponsor of BMCFinLit, the annual financial literacy event for and by the Black Community. TD Corporate Citizenship Platform, the Ready Commitment, they support four interconnected drivers of change that will help create a more inclusive future where everyone feels confident that they can succeed in a changing world. The four drivers include: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities and Better Health.
L'Oréal Paris Canada honoured Black Moms Connection through its annual Women of Worth program. The philanthropic initiative recognizes a diverse group of women who find beauty in giving back through their volunteerism and honours the inspired contributions they make in their communities.
Interac’s giving week campaign raised $21,000 in support of Black Moms Connection and the incredible work we do to educate and provide resources to Black mothers in Canada.
BMO is the founding sponsor of the BMC Rent Bank grant program and supports inaugural You Ok Mama, wellness workshops.
Scotiabank generously sponsors BMC’s BizLit U program and has made cash donations to our organization to directly support Black moms in need.
Birth Mark is a charity where folks receive free, unbiased, and non-judgmental perinatal support through our core services. Our Reproductive Support Workers, also known as Doulas, play a crucial role in supporting individuals through different reproductive stages. By addressing social determinants of health and actively mitigating economic, cultural, and systemic factors, our holistic approach ensures equitable support. Birth Mark strives to bridge gaps and foster positive health outcomes across reproductive journeys. Our goal is for everyone who needs our service to feel worthy, capable, included, and empowered during their reproductive journey.
Unilever Canada is the founding sponsor of the Unilever Canada Wellness Grant. Their goal is to create a world where women are economically empowered which will lead to it being a fairer, happier and, more prosperous place to live for everybody.
The Foundation facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit of Calgary and area. In 2022-23, Calgary Foundation saw $112.5 million in new contributions, 55 new funds established, had an asset base of $1.3 billion and granted $61.4 million to 1,192 charitable organizations.
It is the strategic partnerships with our generous fundholders and effective nonprofits that enable us to do great work and build a vibrant community. The strength and value of a community foundation is reflected in a strong and sustainable charitable sector.
The Digitize BMC Program is supported by the Government of Canada’s Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and Black Business Initiative.
requests
Black Moms Connection receives hundreds of requests each year to post their business, research project, survey, event to our community of almost 40,000 across multiple platforms.
Our organization is run entirely by volunteers who devote their physical, emotional, and mental labor for the sole purpose of advancing our mission: to provide culturally relevant tools and resources that will empower and educate the Black mother and her family.
All partnerships and collaborations must be first and foremost of benefit to our community. Whether it is impacting their lives at home, the workplace, or giving them a safe space to be.
For further information, email admin@blackmomsconnection.com