African Community Services of Peel, Family Program

African Community Services of Peel

Service: Family Program

Record #: PEL0479

Last Full Update: 08 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-460-9514
Fax	905-460-9769
E-Mail	info@africancommunityservices.org
Website	www.africancommunityservices.org

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Youth Development -- for Black/African Canadian youth Youth Leadership Development Program: arts, heritage, mentoring and community engagement activities; youth and community safety activities One for One Peer Youth Mentoring Program Enhanced Youth Outreach Program (EYOW): short-term counselling and support, referrals co-op and summer employment opportunities Seniors' Program mental and physical wellness information sessions recreational activities opportunity to meet with virtual mentor; computer/technology literacy training Women and Families information and referral to community resources group support and information sessions group sessions on parenting issues recreational activities such as field trips and barbeques volunteer and community engagement opportunities Children's Programs After School Homework Club -- one-on-one or small group homework help for elementary school students provided by provided by youth/young adult volunteers summer and March break day camps Winter clothing items needed; to make a donation or for more information email Jeff Msangi: msangij@africancommunityservices.com
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
Mailing Address	10 Gillingham Dr Suite 308 Brampton, ON Canada L6X 5A5
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Older Adults ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading	All Sports ; Camps ; Child Care ; Child Mental Health ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; 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 ; Summer Employment ; Summer Employment for Youth ; Work Experience ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories	Adolescent/Youth Counselling ~ Black Community ; Adult/Child Mentoring Programs ~ Black Community ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ Black Community ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ Older Adults ; Day Camps ~ Black Community ; Extended Child Care ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Black Community ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Older Adults ; Homework Help Programs ~ Black Community ; Internship Programs ~ Black Community ; Leadership Development ~ Black Community ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Black Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Black Community ; Summer Employment ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Wellness Programs ~ Black Community ; Wellness Programs ~ Older Adults ; Women's Support Groups ~ Black Community ; Youth Enrichment Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Youth Violence Prevention ~ Black Community

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