The Montréal Alliance is thrilled to announce a multi-year partnership with 0rijin Village, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the economic development and empowerment of Black entrepreneurs and communities.

"We are delighted to be partnering with 0rijin Village and support their mission to empower Black entrepreneurs and communities," said Annie Larouche, Vice-president of Operations for the Alliance. "We believe in the importance of economic empowerment and are proud to be part of an initiative that is working towards closing the economic disparity gap in our city."

0rijin Village seeks to address economic inequality in Black communities through the utilization of new technologies and innovative models of wealth acquisition and distribution.

"We are proud to partner with the Montréal Alliance to support the development of Montréal’s sporting life through basketball, a sport that is dominant in our Afro-descendant communities," said Esther Youte, Co-Founder and Executive Director of 0rijin Village. "As partners, we are committed to contributing to the team’s success on and off the court. We look forward to seeing our organization and the Alliance grow together and become a fixture in Montréal."

The Alliance looks forward to working with 0rijin Village to create meaningful impact in the community and is committed to promoting sustainable growth and equity in Montréal.

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About the Montréal Alliance

The Montréal Alliance is a professional basketball team competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The team is entering its second season in the CEBL and plays all its home games at the Verdun Auditorium. The CEBL season runs from May to August and is comprised of 10 home games and 10 away games. Get your tickets and find more information about the team at www.alliancemontreal.ca and on our social media platforms, on Instagram and TikTok (@alliancemontreal), Twitter (@mtl_alliance), LinkedIn and Facebook (Montréal Alliance). 

About 0rijin Village

0rijin Village is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to contribute to the economic growth of Black communities through technology, the development of new sustainable acquisition models and the (re)distribution of wealth.