The Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who bring diverse professional expertise and deep personal commitment to our mission. Their collective wisdom, experience, and connections across Toronto's civic, academic, and professional communities ensure we remain relevant, effective, and accountable.
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Margaret brings over 30 years of experience in nonprofit governance and public policy. A former Deputy Minister with the Ontario government, she now devotes her expertise to building resilient charitable organizations. Margaret has served on the boards of four Toronto institutions and holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto.
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Dr. Okafor is a practising physician and public health researcher at the University of Toronto. His academic work focuses on health equity and the social determinants of health in urban immigrant communities — insights that directly inform the Foundation's Community Wellness and Newcomer programs. He joined the board in 2015.
Sandra is a Chartered Professional Accountant with two decades of experience in charitable sector finance and audit. As Treasurer, she oversees the Foundation's financial management, endowment oversight, and annual audit process. Her rigorous approach to fiscal stewardship is a cornerstone of the Foundation's credibility.
Rev. Adeyemi has served Toronto's west end community as a faith leader and social activist for over 25 years. His extensive relationships with community organizations, schools, and faith communities across the city make him an invaluable bridge between the Foundation and the neighbourhoods it serves. He is a tireless advocate for newcomer rights.
Dr. Fairweather is a retired secondary school principal and curriculum specialist with the Toronto District School Board. Her intimate understanding of the barriers facing Toronto students — particularly in under-resourced schools — has shaped the design and criteria of our Youth Education Bursary Program since its inception.
Michael is a Toronto-based entrepreneur and community builder who immigrated from Vietnam as a child and became a successful business leader in the city's technology sector. His own lived experience as a newcomer, combined with his professional network, makes him a passionate and effective advocate for the Foundation's newcomer integration work.
The Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation is powered by the generosity of over 340 dedicated volunteers who give their time, skills, and hearts to make our programs possible. Our volunteers are as diverse as Toronto itself — students and retirees, professionals and tradespeople, lifelong Torontonians and recent arrivals — united by a shared commitment to their community.
Volunteers serve in a wide range of roles across our programs: as language instructors and tutors, senior outreach companions, employment readiness coaches, event organizers, administrative supporters, and community guides for newcomers. No matter the role, every volunteer is essential to the Foundation's ability to deliver on its mission.
We invest meaningfully in our volunteers through comprehensive orientation, ongoing training, peer community, and recognition of their contributions. We believe that volunteering with the Foundation should be a fulfilling, enriching experience — not merely transactional. Many of our most effective volunteers began as program participants themselves, returning to give back to the community that supported them.
We welcome individuals who share our values and want to make a tangible difference. Whether you have two hours a week or two days a month, there is a meaningful role for you at the Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation. Contact us to learn more about current volunteer opportunities.
The Clark Cawthra Coneybeare Foundation is committed to the highest standards of nonprofit governance. Our board operates under a robust governance framework that includes annual financial audits by an independent chartered accounting firm, a board-approved conflict of interest policy, and biennial strategic planning reviews.
We file complete T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns with the Canada Revenue Agency annually, and our registered charity information — including financials and governance details — is publicly available through the CRA Charities Directorate. Charity registration number: 823932488RR0001.
The board meets quarterly, with an annual general meeting open to the public. We believe that transparency is not a compliance exercise — it is a fundamental expression of respect for the communities and individuals whose trust we hold.
