FAMILY-FRIENDLY BRUNCH IN CALGARY
Grow Their Futures
Families empowering families to grow income, harvests, and futures.
📆 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
đź“ŤGASOLINE ALLEY MUSEUM AT HERITAGE PARK
Join us for an inspiring morning in support of Opportunity International Canada where your family will see how your simple, but powerful actions can have an impact on families living in poverty around the world!
Your event registration includes includes:
- A delicious buffet brunch
- An inspiring presentation about Opportunity's work in empowering smallholder farmers
- Hands-on activities for your children and grand-children
- Plus, parking and admission to Heritage Park
Tickets:
$85/adult or $35 per child (ages 3 to 15).
Children under 2 are FREE.
During the morning, you’ll experience firsthand how Opportunity International is helping families leave poverty behind. We’ll be joined by Tim Strong, Head of Agricultural Finance for Opportunity International, who will share how innovative agricultural programs are empowering smallholder farmers to increase their incomes, strengthen food security, and create lasting change for their families and communities.
Why attend?
Engage your kids in a fun, hands-on experience where they'll discover how sustainable microfinance helps families overcome poverty.
Hear from our Head of Agriculture Finance on how we are transforming the lives of smallholder farmers and their families around the world.
Enjoy a morning of inspiration and fun, while connecting with like-minded families.
THE VENUE
Set in the iconic Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park Historical Village, this unique venue showcases Canada’s automotive history through beautifully restored classic cars, vintage gas stations, and fascinating artifacts. It’s a one-of-a-kind setting that offers something for visitors of every age to explore and enjoy before or after the event.
This is a chance for your family to see how our simple, but powerful actions can have an impact on families living in poverty around the world!
THE SPEAKER
Tim Strong is the Head of Agriculture Finance at Opportunity International, where he leads innovative programs that help small-scale farmers across Africa increase their incomes, improve food security, and build more resilient futures. Passionate about creating opportunities for farming families, Tim has spent more than 20 years living and working in Southern and Eastern Africa, partnering with local communities to develop practical, sustainable solutions that help farmers thrive.
Originally from Northern California, Tim’s background includes work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Peace Corps, the Clinton Foundation, and commercial farms. Today, he lives in Malawi with his family, where he continues to champion innovative approaches that empower farmers—including women—to grow stronger businesses and create lasting change in their communities.