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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CWL1130 | Last Modified: 10 Aug 2021 | Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2021 |
| Description & Services | |
|---|---|
| Description | Community based organization providing settlement and integration services and programs to facilitate early settlement of newcomers to Peel and the surrounding areas. Services: •newcomer settlement •employment support •summer youth employment •youth development •violence abuse and prevention •seniors program •women and families •health and wellness •volunteer training and development •community development and engagement program •mental health and wellness |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Open to all newcomers |
| Application | Call office |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St N and Bovaird Dr W |
| Transit Information | Brampton Transit www.brampton.ca/transit/home.tml Go Transit www.gotransit.com/publicroot/home.asp |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-460-9514 |
| Fax | 905-460-9769 |
| info@africancommunityservices.com | |
| Website | www.africancommunityservices.com |
| Primary Executive | Wambui Karanja, Executive Director; Phone: 905-460-9514 ext 224; Email: wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Periodic newsletter; annual reports; project reports; research studies; agency brochures; program flyers |
| Established | 1993 |
| Elections | Annually |
| Funding | City / Town - Brampton and Area Community Foundation ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship; Ontario Early Years ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation; Maytree Foundation; Chum City Charitable Foundation ; Sale of Goods - Fundraising |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | African community ; Citizenship ; Counselling ; Immigrants ; Information and referral ; Job search training ; Recreation ; Seniors ; Settlement services ; Volunteer opportunities ; Women ; Youth |