African Community Services of Peel

Brampton
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Record #: MAL0101 Last Modified: 23 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 31 May 2012
Description & Services
Alternate NameNewcomer Settlement Program ; NSP
DescriptionProvides settlement, integration, education and social services to newcomers * newcomer settlement program * monthly citizenship preparation classes 
employment support * youth development programs * seniors' support services * women's support services * volunteer opportunities * community information services * community events * inter-agency networking
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5:00 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 Street W, Ste 302
Brampton, ON L6X 2M5
 
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IntersectionBetween George Street and Nelson Street
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Mailing Addressc/o Executive Director 
20 Nelson Street W, Suite 302 
Brampton L6X 2M5
Office Phone905-460-9514
Fax905-460-9769
E-Mailinfo@africancommunityservices.com
Websitewww.africancommunityservices.com
Primary ExecutiveWambui Karanja, Executive Director; Phone: 905-460-9514 ext 224; Email: wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com
Other Details
Print MaterialPeriodic newsletter; annual reports; project reports; research studies; agency brochures; program flyers
Established1993
ElectionsAnnually
FundingCity / Town ; 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 ; HRSDC; Fundraising ; Donations ;Ontario Trillium Foundation; Chum City Charitable Foundation
Service Level(10) Local Government ; (21) Other Regional Government ; (30) Provincial Government ; (40) Federal 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