Empowerment Squared
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.
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Empowerment Squared offers a diversity of programs for youth and adults in support of academic achievement, professional development, sports and recreation, and more.
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Education
Sports and Recreation
Systems Navigation
Professional Skills
and Entrepreneurship
International
Volunteer
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.
Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network (SWOBEN)
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.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers continue to be the heartbeat of Empowerment Squared, playing a vital role in enhancing our mission. We’re grateful to our dedicated volunteers who work alongside our multi-disciplinary team to support participants through programming, which includes mentorship, access to post-secondary education, student navigation, professional skills and entrepreneurship, and sports and recreation.
Free Movie Morning – April 25, 2026
Join Us for a Free Movie Morning at Westdale Theatre Empowerment Squared is excited to host a Free Movie Morning on Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing together youth and families at the historic Westdale Theatre. This community event provides a safe, positive space...
Systemic Change for Youth of Colour – adapted from United Way Halton & Hamilton
Article By United Way Children and youth of colour continue to be disproportionately affected by systemic gaps in education and child welfare. In Hamilton, these gaps often intersect, placing additional strain on families already navigating complex challenges such as...
Celebrating Black Excellence: February 9, 2026 – February 12, 2026
Join us from February 9 to February 12, 2026, as Empowerment Squared celebrates Black Excellence. Black Excellence Month provides an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the existence, value, contributions, and achievements of Black people and communities...
Holiday Youth Social
As the winter break approaches, Empowerment Squared is bringing high school youth together for our 2025 Holiday Youth Social on Monday, December 22, 2025. This festive evening provides a safe, positive space for youth in grades 9-12 to celebrate the season, connect...
Ballers Night Out
Empowerment Squared is excited to host its first Ballers Night Out event on Monday, December 22, 2025, bringing together high school youth in grades 9-12 for an evening of basketball competition, skill-building, and community connection. This 3v3 tournament will...
‘5 to 7’ Connect & Pitch: Networking and Showcase
Join us on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Empowerment Squared Central (162 King William Street, Suite 103, Hamilton, ON L8R 3N9) for '5 to 7' Connect & Pitch, an exciting evening of networking and inspiration. The evening will be the perfect...