Every great organization needs time to pause, reflect, and chart the road ahead. For CADHO, that moment came in February 2025, when our team gathered for an intensive Strategic Planning and Capacity Building event, a defining moment in our journey to serve the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community more powerfully and sustainably.
With support from the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC), we were able to step away from the everyday demands of programming to ask big, bold questions:
Where are we now? What does our community truly need? And how do we grow to meet those needs, effectively, equitably, and long-term?
Thanks to the generous funding from FFBC, this wasn’t just a meeting; it was a transformation in motion. Their investment gave us the tools and space to:
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Develop a refreshed, community-centered vision for the next 3–5 years
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Strengthen internal systems to better manage programs and partnerships
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Align our mission with the evolving realities facing the ACB population
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Build leadership capacity across the team, from frontline staff to executives
Throughout the event, Dr. Josephine Etowa brought unwavering energy, clarity, and purpose. Her facilitation kept us grounded in our values while pushing the conversation toward innovation and long-term resilience. Her belief in strategic growth as a form of community care resonated deeply across every session.
The event didn’t just result in a new plan; it sparked new possibilities.
We left with a stronger sense of identity, a clearer direction, and a renewed commitment to our work. Most importantly, we gained the tools to not only sustain our impact but expand it, reaching more seniors, youth, and families in ways that are holistic, culturally rooted, and meaningful.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Foundation for Black Communities for making this process possible. Their commitment to empowering Black-led organizations is not only appreciated, but it is essential.
Stay connected as we put this new vision into action. The future at CADHO is bold, intentional, and community-led. Just the way it should be.