About this Event
🎨 Canvas & Cocktails for Change – A Giving Tuesday Paint & Sip Experience
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (Giving Tuesday)
Location: Downtown Toronto
Time: 6-8:30pm
Join EmpowHERto this Giving Tuesday for Canvas & Cocktails for Change: An unforgettable evening of art, laughter, and purpose.
This paint-and-sip fundraiser brings together Toronto’s professionals, creatives, and changemakers for an evening that’s as vibrant as it is meaningful. Guests will paint, sip, and celebrate, all while raising funds to support EmpowHERto’s A2I (Academy to Industry) initiative, which equips BIPOC young women with paid internships, mentorship, and career pathways in tech and innovation.
Event Highlights
🎨 Guided Paint & Sip: Unleash your inner artist during a fun, step-by-step painting session led by a local BIPOC woman artist.
đź’– Giving Moments: Donate through interactive QR-coded stations, with impact levels that show exactly where your gift goes:
- $150 — Funds the financial workshops
- $500 — Supports the career coaching workshops: Resume building, interview prep, etc.
- $1,300 — Sponsors one young woman’s journey in Tech Sales or AI
- $2,500 — Sponsors one young woman’s journey in the Splunk Program
🎧 Signature Cocktails — Sip and celebrate what EmpowHERto is doing for the girls in the community in a joyful, inclusive atmosphere.
Why It Matters
Your participation fuels EmpowHERto’s mission to empower BIPOC girls ages 13–21 with access to mentorship, financial literacy, and tech career opportunities. Together, we’re breaking barriers and building futures where young women are confident, capable, and career-ready.
Tickets & Donations
🎟️ Individual Ticket: $50
đź’Ľ Corporate Partner Table (5 guests): $225
💝 Can’t attend? You can still support the A2I Fund with a donation that directly impacts a girl’s journey.
Let’s Paint the Future Together
🎨 Reserve your spot or donate today and help us create opportunities that last long after the paint dries.
📧 Contact: [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
85 Richmond St W, 85 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Canada
CAD 54.99
