Empowerment Squared is building a world where everyone is empowered with the tools and opportunities to thrive and contribute to society. We do this by empowering newcomer, racialized, and marginalized communities in Canada and across the world to succeed through mentorship, access to post-secondary education, professional skills development and entrepreneurship, and sports and recreation.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Empowerment Squared offers a diversity of programs for youth and adults in support of academic achievement, professional development, sports and recreation, and more. We hold programs at Empowerment Squared Central (162 King William St, Hamilton), Empowerment Squared East (26 Arrowsmith Rd, Hamilton), online, and at other locations in Canada and Liberia. All of our programs are free of charge for all participants. Most programs require registration.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Empowerment Squared offers a diversity of programs for youth and adults in support of academic achievement, professional development, sports and recreation, and more. We hold programs at Empowerment Squared Central (162 King William St, Hamilton), Empowerment Squared East (26 Arrowsmith Rd, Hamilton), online, and at other locations in Canada and Liberia. All of our programs are free of charge for all participants. Most programs require registration.
All Programs & Activities
Homework Circle (Youth)
Home Alone Safety (Youth)
Student and Family Advocacy (Youth and Adult)
Hamilton Education Law Program (Youth and Adult)
Summer Literacy (Youth)
Sports and Recreation (Youth)
Sports and Recreation (Adult)
Scholarships and Awards (Youth and Adult)
Professional Skills and Entrepreneurship (Adult)
THE LIBERIAN LEARNING CENTER
The Liberian Learning Center is a collaborative project led by Canadian charity Empowerment Squared in partnership with Rotary International, Rotary Club of Hamilton, Rotary Club of Monrovia, Paynesville City Corporation, mcCallumSather, and Hamilton Public Library, and Tri Buchanan Development Corp. The Center will be built in multiple phases on the site of Paynesville City Hall and will include Liberia’s first postwar comprehensive learning center and library, co-working and business incubation spaces, sports and recreation facilities, and event facilities.
THE LIBERIAN LEARNING CENTER
The Liberian Learning Center is a collaborative project led by Canadian charity Empowerment Squared in partnership with Rotary International, Rotary Club of Hamilton, Rotary Club of Monrovia, Paynesville City Corporation, mcCallumSather, and Hamilton Public Library, and Tri Buchanan Development Corp. The Center will be built in multiple phases on the site of Paynesville City Hall and will include Liberia’s first postwar comprehensive learning center and library, co-working and business incubation spaces, sports and recreation facilities, and event facilities.
News & Updates
LAUNCH – Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network
The Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network (SWOBEN) brings together a consortium of partners led by Empowerment Squared to offer a dynamic resource for Black business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders in Southerwestern Ontario. All services...
In Conversation with Alexander Cummings – October 13, 2022
Time: Thursday October 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM (ET) Location: Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, Canada RSVP at empowermentsquared.org/cummings You are cordially invited to a special facilitated conversation and networking event with global business...
Government of Canada supports Black entrepreneurs in Hamilton and Windsor through $1.9 million investment in Empowerment Squared
On August 16, 2022 the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a non-repayable investment of over $1.9 million for Empowerment Squared. With this investment, through...
Empowerment Squared’s School Readiness Program Formally Launches
On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Empowerment Squared formally launched its School Readiness Program with a knowledge sharing event hosted at the Hamilton Public Library, supported by Ontario Trillium Foundation, Hamilton Community Foundation, United Way of Halton &...
Empowerment Squared 2022 Scholarship and Award Recipients
Empowerment Squared post-secondary awards and scholarships support newcomer and marginalized youth and adults who have participated in Empowerment Squared's programming to succeed in post-secondary education and ultimately empower themselves with the tools and...
Empowerment Squared and HWDSB launch partnership to enhance student achievement and well-being in Hamilton
July 15, 2022 - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Empowerment Squared and Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) Throughout the 2021-22 school year, Empowerment Squared and HWDSB departments collaborated to gather insights and gain a deeper understanding of...