Program Overview:

Building Legacies Together is a comprehensive 12-week wellness and empowerment journey designed for Black parents and caregivers in Hamilton. Grounded in cultural connection and community healing, this initiative offers a safe and transformative space to explore parenting strategies, mental wellness, financial resilience, intergenerational trauma, and the power of legacy building.

Each cohort runs for 12 weeks and includes:

🔹 Two weekly in-person workshops

🔹 One monthly community event

🔹 A celebratory Annual BBQ for all participants, families, and partners

This program affirms both single-parent and dual-parent households, recognizing the diverse realities of Black families. We focus on building community, enhancing emotional wellness, and providing tools to thrive as individuals and as a collective.

What Participants Can Expect:

🧠 Weekly Workshops (2x/week):

• Healing-centered parenting strategies
• Mental health & stress management
• Financial empowerment & budgeting
• Cultural identity, resilience, and storytelling
• Practical toolkits for family growth

🎉 Monthly Events:

Each month features a vibrant, family-friendly gathering with food, music, Black-owned vendors, games, and intentional space to connect and recharge as a community.

🍽️ Annual BBQ Celebration:

A joyful community BBQ to honour our collective journey, celebrate achievements, and bring families together for food, fun, and legacy-building.