CEREFRAC (Centre culturel de ressources francophone pour les communautés ethniques)
Record #:
CDR0329
Last Modified:
25 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
25 Apr 2019
Description & Services
| Description | The "Centre culturel de ressources francophone pour les communautés ethniques" (CEREFRAC) is a charitable organization whose mission is : -To promote the establishment, the settlement and the socio-economic integration of francophone immigrants in the Region of Peel by providing accessible programs and services that will improve their lives Mandate: -Coach and guide the French immigrants in order to make sure they have access to all necessary resources for their social and economic blooming in the Canadian society. -Build mechanisms to further inter-ethnical socialisation. Values: -Hospitality, Respect, Diversity, Reliability, Professionalism, Autonomy Programs and services: *Settlement information service *Mentor training for adults, youth and children *Prevention and awareness workshops *Workshops for immigrant men (Domestic violence prevention) *Homework assistance programs *Recreation activities for youth, women, children and families *Translation and interpretation *Donation of items of basic necessities |
| Hours | Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area ; Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | no age limit |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; French ; Kinyarwanda ; Swahili ; Lingala, Kirundi |
| Meetings | Board meeting quarterly Youth meetings twice a month Advisory committee quarterly |
Contact Information
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cerefrac Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCEREFRAC Website: www.cerefrac.ca |
| Address | 2 County Court Blvd, Suite 400 Brampton (City of), ON Canada L6X 3W8 |
| Site Location | Beside the Brampton Court house |
| Intersection | Hurontario & Steeles |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-488-9181 |
| Fax | (905) 595-6804 |
| info@cerefrac.ca | |
| Website | www.cerefrac.ca |
| Primary Contact | Marie-Thérèse Kanyinda, Executive Director, CEREFRAC; Email: mkanyinda@cerefrac.ca |
| Primary Executive | Lucette Shibanda, President, CEREFRAC; Phone: (905) 595-6804; Email: info@cerefrac.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Patience Tshibuabua, CEREFRAC; Email: cerefrac@yahoo.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Saint Tshilumba, Coordinator, CEREFRAC; Email: sainteloi@cerefrac.ca |
Other Details
| Print Material | Flyers; Pamphlets |
| Established | November 2003 |
| Elections | AGM March |
| Funding | Federal ; Foundation ; Federal - Canadian Heritage; Industrie Canada ; Ontario Trillium Foundation; Condition Féminine Canada; Office des Affaires Francophones; Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
| Subjects | African community |
| Service Categories | Cultural Transition Counselling |