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	Record #	Organization Name(s)	Address	Office Phone	Description	Hours	My List
	CDR0237	United Achievers Community Services	36 Queen St E, Lower Level  Brampton, ON L6V 1A2	*905-455-6789	The United Achievers Community Services, founded by the United Achievers Club of Brampton, is a non-profit organization primarily serving the African Caribbean community. UACS is committed to strengthening and enhancing the quality of life of families and individuals by providing culturally sensitive preventive social programs, support, resources, education and training. Programs offered include:    VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION PROGRAM  In an aim toward the elimination and prevention of the conditions that perpetuate violence against women and children, United Achievers provides racially and culturally appropriate services to women and children who are victims/survivors of all forms of violence.   Program includes:   Face-to-face Supportive Counseling   Telephone Crises Intervention   Women's Support Group   Accompaniment   Information & Referrals    LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM  The Long Term Care Program aims to improve the quality of life of Black and Caribbean seniors. This culturally sensitive program has been successful in relieving loneliness, decreasing isolation, creating social opportunities, providing skills development, enhancing self-esteem and increasing independence.   Long term care services include:   Weekly Drop-In   Counseling   Accompaniment   Friendly Visiting   Health and Nutrition    YOUTH SERVICE CANADA INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT   Funded in part by Human Resources Canada, this venture provides services for the Summer Camp offered to local kids    MENTORING PROGRAM  Enhances and develops the educational, social, creative and intellectual abilities and strengths of students, especially of Black and Caribbean heritage, to their maximum potential. This will enable them to reach for, and obtain, success through the application of excellence in all their endeavors.    Aims and Objectives include:  To develop and implement a mentoring program that will assist students, primarily of Black and Caribbean heritage, to make valuable learning connections with their schools, their peers and positive adult role models in the community.   To enable the designated group to develop respect for self/others.   To provide relevant training and skill development in academic, social, political and economic disciplines.   To seek support and participation from caring professionals and individuals who are committed to building the community from within.   To provide purpose and focus for students who are marginalized, and who are underachieving in school and in acceptable social behaviors.   To provide the opportunity for participants to obtain scholarships towards post-secondary studies   To build a network of people helping people.    PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCE GROUP  Offers help if your child is attending school in Peel and you have concerns in any of the following areas: Suspension, Expulsion, School Reports, Parent Council, Learning Disabilities, Course Selection, University/College Selection, School Disciplinary Policy, Attending interviews/hearings.    The program aims to assist parents in:   Overcoming barriers that inhibit communication and becoming fully involved in the education of their children   Understanding their rights, accepting responsibilities, and building positive relationships with schools   Understanding the direct correlation between behaviors in the home and performance in school   Understanding school policies and disciplinary procedures   Becoming successful advocates for their children   Building a network of parents helping parents helping children.   The program also aims to assist school personnel in:   Understanding cultural nuances which impede positive communication with parents and students   Understanding and demonstrating cultural sensitivity when interacting with students   Adopting non-threatening and non-judgmental approaches in resolving problems    AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS  This is not a babysitting service  These programs assist students with understanding curriculum material; with the completion of their homework while providing an interesting and stimulating environment. After school programs include:   Weekly Drop-In   Tutoring   Supervising   Homework Assistance   Crafts and Activities   Guest Speakers    WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP  Promotes self-esteem; decision making; coping strategies; parenting & life skills; custody & legal rights; group discussions; guest speakers. Provides free child care to participants.    SENIORS DROP-IN   A supplementary program of the Long Term Care Program, staffed by trained volunteers and/or Placement Students to provide service to shut-ins or temporarily immobile seniors.    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES   Members of the general public and/or students from local schools/colleges are afforded the opportunity to do volunteer work with the agency. These people are crucial in enabling the agency to deliver the high level of service expected for the Programs/Services offered. Volunteers are able to upgrade their skill sets to enhance their employability, or gain experience in their area of study.    STUDENT PLACEMENT   Opportunity offered to students from local high schools/colleges, to assist with the various services/programs offered by United Achievers Community Services. It enables students to gain valuable hands on experience to hone their skills and supplement their area of study.    Other services and programs offered as the need arises.	*Mon-Thurs 9am -5pm   *Fri 9am - 5pm	Record Added Add Record