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Program: Youth Programs - Youth Outreach Worker Program (YOW)
Organizations: African Community Services of Peel (ACSP)
Phone Numbers: 905-460-9514/647-570-9514
Fax: 905-460-9769
Email: info@africancommunityservices.org
Website: www.africancommunityservices.org/youth-programs
Address: 10 Gillingham Dr, Unit 308
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
Intersection: Main St N and Bovaird Dr W
Location: Brampton (Brampton West)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Executives: Wambui Karanja - Executive Director
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.org
Service Description: Supports black youth and their families by providing them with access to different programs and services to meet their needs

  • provides direct support and guidance to Black youth and their families to help them access necessary services
  • empowers youth to build life skills and prepare for employment and education opportunities
  • foster positive mental health and resilience through community-based interventions

Program has two components:

Black Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW): intensive, individualized support to Black youth aged 12 to 25 and their families, addressing complex needs through culturally relevant and trauma-informed approaches

Black Youth Re-Engagement and Diversion Program: a culturally responsive initiative designed to address the overrepresentation of Black youth in the justice system and provide holistic, community-based support. Deliver timely and individualized interventions to reduce reoffending behaviors, promote positive outcomes, and strengthen connections between youth, their families, and their communities
Fees: None
Application: Call office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Black youth ages 12-25 years and their families
Languages: English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi
Area(s) Served: Peel Region

About Us

Non Profit community based charitable organization providing settlement and integration services and programs to facilitate early settlement of newcomers to Peel and the surrounding areas


This information was last completely updated on: 5-29-2025


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