We’re a collective of Black volunteers supporting students and entrepreneurs to create wealth and impact our community across Canada.

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100% Digital

Our Digital Ecosystem leverages remote collaboration and reduces operational expenses ensuring maximum donation to funded projects.

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100% Black Leadership

Our mission is brought to life by Black volunteers using their skills to support economic growth and leadership development in our community.

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100% Transparent

Trust and transparency are keys to successful community building. See our ledger and reporting section for our financial information.

 

Our History

2 July 2020

Founding Date

January 2021

FUNDBLACKGOALS campaign launched for #BHM2021

February 2021

Awarded the Government of Canada SBCCI Grant for the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative

June 2021

Crowdfunding milestone achieved $2000

First Black Student and Entrepenur Funded Flaydencia Jeanty for Studio Daphne (Entrepeneur) & Faith King Martelly (Student)

August 2021

Mural Fest / We Funded It 2021 Pay It forward campaign

 Crowdfunding milestone achieved $4000

December 2021

Micro Granted 9 Black Students across Canada

August 2022

Crowdfunding milestone achieved $7000

What's to come?

Charity Status Application with Revenue Canada

Volunteer and mentorship program development in the black community

Micro grant another 15 students for 2022-2023

 

Celebrate 2 years of WFI with us

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Celebrate 2 years of WFI with us •

We Funded It Team

 Proud to be supported by

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Without them, WFI wouldn’t be possible.

Susan Fernandes
Patrice Eugene
Diana White
Fred Gatali
Dajou Cottrell
Zoe vessia
Daphne Laraque
Williamson Dulce
Jean-Charles Mercedat
Alena Allen
Juliet O-N
Erin Richter

Ilsa adelson
Mariama Sow
Jason Altidor
Melodie Nelson
Aoi Yamaguchi
Benjamin Valcourt
Elodie Lourmi
Sabrina Jafralie
Sarah Selamou
Lindsay Boyce
Lyannah Hakim

Magdala Jussaint
Johanne Joseph
Mitzi Juliassaint
Karl Choute
Veronica Gimauld
Esther Youte
Fanassa Kettle
Lamar Walrond
Lateef Martin
Akeem Johnson
Stephanie Asselin

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Join Fundraiser Fridays with @wefundedit The first installation is OPEN. Friday night, open mic night for anyone wanting to test their poetry skills in front of a small audience. All levels of skill are welcome. This is a bilingual event. Doors o
We wrapped up Black History Month with a bang. On the last day of BHM 2023 we received a generous donation from @slalomconsulting of +3k. Their Toronto and Montreal teams took up #fundraising during the month of February and donated all the proceeds
We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who came out for our community appreciation meeet up .... We are just getting warmed up for BHM 2023! We are partnering with @radio.connexion for our next fundaising activity for the month. Planned for
Sign up to attend our Community Appreciation Happy Hour on Feb 10th @afromusee to celebrate BHM 2023. Every $5 donation to @wefundedit will enter your name into our raffle to win a $100 certificate for @stromspa and much more. Let’s meet and g
We are excited to announce that we are hosting The We Funded It Black History Month community appreciation happy hour. on Friday, February 10th, 6 pm at the AfroMuseum as we thank our donors and congratulate our recipients. Come and enjoy a free dri
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Thank you for the recognition and for all your support @groupe3737 Since 2020 @wefundedit has been apart of the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative. The cohort has provided financial support for We Funded It to grow it's capacity to se