Roots Community Services
Women's Programs - Fresh Start for Women Program, Social Enterprising and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Program
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CWL0888
Last Modified:
24 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
23 Aug 2024
Record Details
| Social Media |  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Roots Website: rootscs.org/womens-program |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | UACS |
| Description | A charitable multiservice organization that provides culturally enriching services, programs and support that enhance the lives of families and individuals throughout the Region of Peel's Black and Caribbean communities Provides education and support to women who have experienced domestic (violence by family members and/or intimate partners) and sexual violence (by family members and or non-family members) Prevention program for women offering •one-on-one supportive counselling •advocacy •accompaniment •telephone crisis intervention •supportive group meetings •court accompaniment Social Enterprising and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Program - helps racialized women develop entrepreneurial skills and enhance employment readiness. Offers women an opportunity to build their confidence, find their voice, and provides a forum to express themselves The program offers: •a supportive, empowering space to help women launch or grow their business •a safe space for women healing from trauma and gender-based violence •access to culturally-sensitive individual counselling and supports •comprehensive guidance in building a successful business through a 12-week workshop •training in administration, marketing, finance, merchandising, networking, digital literacy, distribution, and other key business skills •mentorship by experienced business professionals and support in preparing a business plan •support with child-minding and transportation costs as needed |
| Hours | Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Women who have experienced domestic and sexual violence |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; French interpretation available upon request |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St N and Queen St E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - use rear entrance ; Building access across from the Rose Theatre |
| Office Phone | 905-455-6789 ext 125/173 |
| Fax | 905-455-6162 |
| freshstart@rootscs.org | |
| Website | rootscs.org/womens-program |
| Primary Executive | Shane Joseph, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-455-6789 ext 123; Email: chiefexecutiveofficer@rootscs.org |
Other Details
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Peel Living ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services; Ministry of Health, Long Term Care Division ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
| Subjects | African community ; Black community ; Cultural communities ; Family violence ; Support groups |