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Black History Month 2024
In 2023 the Pinball Clemons Foundation celebrated Black History Month by honouring 30 past and present Black Legends who have made...
Feb 7, 20241 min read

The Gifting For Good Holiday Gift Auction is Live!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your loved one? Look no further! The Gifting for Good Holiday Gift Auction is the one-stop-shop...
Dec 1, 20231 min read

"People actually want to change the world"
Honestly and truly, this world has been dark, especially for the past 2 to 3 years, and so with the opportunity given by the Foundation,...
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Mentorship Session Diaries: Heat Waves
Written By: Paul VanderGriendt, Event Management Coordinator Mentorship Session Diary. Entry 24 How we decide to spend our energy can...
Nov 6, 20232 min read

Leadership Model Award
Join us in congratulating Omar Sheikh Abdi on his remarkable achievement! Omar was part of the Foundation in Banking 2021. He is now a...
Sep 21, 20231 min read


Alumni Update: Rayshell Powell
Mainstream Bursary Program Graduate Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s in Science and Nursing Maintained an 80% average throughout her studies...
Sep 12, 20231 min read

Global Heroes Magazine Feature: The Clemons Effect
We are so honoured to be featured in the newest addition of Global Heroes Magazine. Check out the article here:...
Sep 1, 20231 min read


Mentorship Session Diaries: Right on Time
Written By: Paul VanderGriendt, Event Management Coordinator Mentorship Session Diary. Entry 23 How we do anything is how we will do...
Aug 29, 20231 min read


"Mentorship has impacted my life in a great way"
“Mentorship has impacted my life in a great way. It geared my life into the career path that I was looking to obtain. It helps me stay...
Aug 29, 20231 min read

PCF Welcomes New Talent
Please join us in welcoming our newest intern and Office Administrator, Shalom Kusuma to the Pinball Clemons Foundation family. Shalom is...
Aug 23, 20231 min read

"The only person you can really change is yourself"
Meet our Students: Audrey Sanchez-Figueroa “Self-reflection is really important. Look inward. The only person you can really change is...
Aug 16, 20231 min read


Meet Our Students: Terrence Brown
What advice would you give to someone new to the program?” “Be open-minded. When you hear someone else’s opinion or someone else’s train...
Aug 3, 20231 min read


“Honestly, without these people in my life - I don’t know where I’d be.”
Meet Quentin Reid, one of our Mainstream Bursary Students! 💙 Quentin is an aspiring sports management professional. His true passion is...
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Winners Don't Quit on Themselves
On Saturday, The PCF team and our wonderful friends & family sang and danced our hearts out to Beyoncè. BIG THANK YOU to our Chairman,...
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Happy #Juneteenth!
Today is June 19, known as “Juneteenth” within the Black American community since the late 1800’s, when the date emerged as the first...
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Happy National Higher Education Day!
Less than 50% of first-time college students finish their degrees in six years. Financial difficulties and inadequate academic...
Jun 6, 20231 min read


Victory Gala: June 1st, 2023
What a way to start the month of June! June 1st marked the return, the 6th annual Victory Gala! The night was better than ever, featuring...
Jun 5, 20231 min read


National Indigenous History Month
June is an important month to recognize, respect and learn Indigenous history as a shared history. The Foundation supports Indigenous...
Jun 1, 20231 min read

We Will Make It
Meet Illinoy, our student from The Mainstream Bursary Program and the designer of our 3rd You(th) Lead Conference T-shirt! "The design's...
May 16, 20231 min read

Working to Combat Against Violence and Improve Safety in Schools
The federal government has set aside $24 million to help reduce the risk of violence in schools and to promote the safety of students and...
May 12, 20232 min read
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