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African Community Services of Peel

Site: African Community Services of Peel

Service: Family Program

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Record #: PEL0479 Last Full Update: 07 May 2019
Contact Information
Office Phone 905-460-9514
Fax 905-460-9769
E-Mail info@africancommunityservices.com
Website www.africancommunityservices.com
Primary Contact Eunice Mbugua, Programs Manager; Phone: 905-460-9514 ext 225; Email: Eunicem@africancommunityservices.com
Agency Information
Established 1993
Primary Executive Ms Wambui Karanja, Executive Director; Phone: 905-460-9514 ext 224; Email: wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) Youth Development -- for visible minority youth ages 13 to 24 years
  • Young African Achievers Club
  • Youth Arts and Heritage Program
  • One on One Youth Mentoring Program
  • Youth Personal Safety and Crime Prevention Program
  • Youth Leadership Development Program
  • Refugee Youth Project
  • summer employment opportunities
Seniors' Program
  • drop-in for seniors from the African Canadian community, services are provided in a culturally and language appropriate manner
  • information sessions, recreation, intergenerational programs, cook-outs, supportive counselling with referrals, socializing, assistance filling government forms, accompaniment and friendly visiting
Women and Families
  • informal group, individual and family counselling
  • group sessions on parenting issues
  • workshops on women's health
  • information and referrals
  • field trips
  • referrals and accompaniment to community services
Volunteer opportunities and community engagement activities
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Etobicoke Central ; Etobicoke North ; Etobicoke South ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Vaughan
Eligibility Open to all newcomers, immigrants and their families; focus on African or Black Canadian communities
Application Call for information
Languages Edo; Fanti; Other - as well as other African languages and dialects
Fees None ; Membership available
Site Information
Located In Community Brampton
Address & Map
10 Gillingham Dr
Suite 308
Brampton, ON
Canada L6X 5A5
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Arts / Culture ; Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Health Care ; Older Adults ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading All Sports ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Older Adult Recreation Resources ; Other Sports ; Programs for Home Support ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Older Adults ; Recreation for Youth ; Social Clubs ; Social Clubs/Events ; Summer Employment ; Summer Employment for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories Adult/Child Mentoring Programs ~ Black Community ; Escort Programs ~ Older Adults ; Family Counselling ~ Black Community ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Black Community ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Older Adults ; Geriatric Counselling ~ Black Community ; Intergenerational Programs ; Leadership Development ~ Black Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Older Adults ; Summer Employment ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Youth Enrichment Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Youth Violence Prevention ~ Black Community

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African Community Services of Peel
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