African Community Services of Peel

Brampton
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Record #: MAL0100 Last Modified: 30 May 2013 Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2013
Description & Services
DescriptionProvides settlement, integration, education and social services to newcomers 
newcomer settlement program * monthly citizenship preparation classes * job search workshops * youth development programs * seniors' support services * women's support services * volunteer opportunities * community information services * community events * inter-agency networking
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedPeel Region
EligibilityOpen to all newcomers
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi ; Lingala, Yoruba, Edo, Ibo
Contact Information
Address20 Nelson St W, Suite 302
Brampton, ON L6X 2M5
 
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IntersectionNelson St W & George St N
Transit InformationBrampton Transit www.brampton.ca/transit/home.tml
Go Transit www.gotransit.com/publicroot/home.asp
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone905-460-9514
Fax905-460-9769
E-Mailinfo@africancommunityservices.com
Websitewww.africancommunityservices.com
Primary ContactWambui Karanja, Executive Director, African Community Services of Peel; Phone: 905 460 9514
Alternate ContactMohammed Saleh, Programs Manager, African Community Services of Peel; Phone: 905 460 9514 ext 226; Email: msaleh@africancommunityservices.com
Other Details
Print MaterialPeriodic newsletter; annual reports; project reports; research studies; agency brochures; program flyers
Established1993
ElectionsAnnually
FundingCity / Town - Brampton & Area Community Foundation ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship; Ontario Early Years ; Federal - Citizenship & Immigration Canada ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation; Maytree Foundation; Chum City Charitable Foundation ; Sale of Goods - Fundraising
Service Level(10) Local Government ; (30) Provincial Government ; (50) Non Profit ; (80) United Way
Subjects
SubjectsAcademic upgrading ; Adult education ; African community ; Children ; Citizenship ; Computer training ; Counselling ; Drop-in centres ; Immigrants ; Information and referral ; Intergenerational programs ; Job search training ; Parent and child programs ; Parenting support ; Recreation ; Refugees ; Resumes ; Seniors ; Settlement services ; Volunteer opportunities ; Women ; Youth