Roots Community Services

Record #: CWL1202
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 31 Aug 2023

Record Details

Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/rootscs 
Website: www.rootscs.org
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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 
 
Programs and Services: 
 
Children's Program: ALY Club, Summer Camp, Student and Family Advocates 
Youth Program: Enhanced Youth and Outreach Worker, Black Leaders of Tomorrow, Black Youth School Success Initiative, Student and Family Advocates 
Women's Program: Fresh Start for Women,  
Men's Program 
Seniors Program: Healthy, Active and Wise Seniors 
Families Programs: Building Healthy Families, Mental Wellness Program 
BAC: BAC Community Support Line
Hours Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Areas Served Peel Region
Eligibility Children aged 6 years to seniors well into their 90's from the Black and Caribbean communities in the Region of Peel
Languages English

Contact Information

Address & Map
Goodison Builiding
36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON L6V 1A2
Intersection Main St N and Queen St E
Accessibility Fully Accessible - use rear entrance
Office Phone 905-455-6789
Fax 905-455-6162
E-Mail office@rootscs.org
Website www.rootscs.org
Primary Executive Angela J Carter, Executive Director; Phone: 905-455-6789 ext 101; Email: angela@rootscs.org

Other Details

Established 1985
Funding Regional / Municipal - Peel Living ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services; Ministry of Health ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects African community ; Black community ; Community educational agencies ; Congregate dining ; Crisis intervention ; Family violence ; Friendly visiting ; Seniors ; Telephone support ; Volunteer opportunities ; West Indian community