Congress of Black Women of Canada

Mississauga Chapter

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Record #: MAL0082 Last Modified: 08 May 2013 Last Full Update: 08 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: www.cbwc-ontario.com/?page_id=110
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICONWebsite
Description & Services
DescriptionVolunteer women's group * addresses social issues affecting black women and their families * offers post-secondary scholarships - awarded annually in June to high school students entering college or university * teacher scholarships - awarded annually in June to a first year teacher * adult scholarship awarded in June to an adult female over 25* Black History Month Events * parenting sessions * seminars and workshops * ongoing support and sisterhood * international, national and local assistance * non-profit housing project (Camille's Place) * EQAO Tutoring (to prepare students for the EQAO tests) * youth group for teens (Gr 11 & up)
Areas ServedMississauga - and area
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Membership open to black women, or any women who subscribe to the aims and objectives of the Congress
FeesMembership - $35/yr/person; $33/yr/seniors
LanguagesEnglish
Meetings4th Sun of the month, 2:30 pm, 4983 Rathkeale Rd, 1st Flr Office, Mississauga (S of Creditview Rd & Eglinton Ave W)
Contact Information
IntersectionOff Creditview Rd; S of Eglinton Ave W
Mailing Address4983 Rathkeale Rd, 1st Flr Office 
Mississauga, ON L5V 2B3
Office Phone905-819-8361
Fax905-819-0189
Websitewww.cbwc-ontario.com/?page_id=110
Primary ContactAnn-Jean Lennox, President, Congress of Black Women of Canada - Mississauga Chapter; Phone: 905-819-8361; Fax: 905-819-0189; Email: cbwcmississauga@rogers.com
Alternate ContactMadeline Edwards, Vice President, Congress of Black Women of Canada - Mississauga Chapter; Email: madeline.e@sympatico.ca
Other Details
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsBlack community ; Children ; First language literacy programs ; Social action ; Tutoring ; Women ; Womens clubs