Virtual Townhall
2nd Anniversary of the Black Opportunity Fund
- June 29, 2022
Virtual Townhall
2nd Anniversary of the Black Opportunity Fund
BOF will host a virtual townhall on June 29 from 6:30 p.m. EST to 7:45p.m. EST to celebrate its second anniversary, which is on June 24, and to reflect on its accomplishments to date and on its work ahead.
BOF takes its community-driven approach seriously and this meeting allows community members like you to give us your feedback on our initiatives, our priorities, and the progress we’re making in fulfilling our mandate to serve and empower Canada’s diverse Black communities.
| Topic | Agenda | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Remarks | Speaker: Ray Williams |
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm |
| Sickle Cell Disease Partnership with SickKids and Walmart | Speakers: Dr. Isaac Odame (SickKids), Dr. Ato Sekyi-Otu (BOF), Ingrid Wilson (Walmart) |
6:35 pm - 6:45 pm |
| BOF Education and Health Grants Program | Speakers: Donna Walwyn (BOF), Colin Lynch (TD), followed by presentations from a few grant recipients |
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Black Entrepreneur Program | Speaker: Craig Wellington (BOF) |
7:00 pm - 7:10 pm |
| Upcoming initiatives: | 1. BOF Loan Program Speakers: 2. BOF Investment Program Speakers: 3. Others Speakers: |
7:10 pm - 7:25 pm |
| General Q&A | Speaker: Craig Wellington (BOF) |
7:25 pm - 7:45 pm |