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Violence Against Women Program
10 Gillingham Dr, Unit 308
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
905-460-9514/647-570-9514
Fax: 905-460-9769
Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call office
Eligibility / Target Population
Abused women or women that are at risk of abuse and violence
Children who have or are at risk of experiencing abuse or have witnessed abuse in their homes
Men victims or perpetrators of abuse and violence
Families living in abusive/violent relationships
Children who have or are at risk of experiencing abuse or have witnessed abuse in their homes
Men victims or perpetrators of abuse and violence
Families living in abusive/violent relationships
Fees
None
Executives
Wambui Karanja - Executive Director
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com
Contacts
Jeff Msangi - Program Manager
905-460-9514 ext 227 * msangij@africancommunityservices.com
905-460-9514 ext 227 * msangij@africancommunityservices.com
Languages
English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi
Area Served
Peel Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
The goal of the program is to reduce the incidence of violence and abuse in the African Canadian community. The program provides the following services:
Clients include women, youth, seniors, men either as victims or perpetrators, and also children witnesses of abuse in their homes
- VAW information, supportive counseling, and referrals to clients experiencing or at risk of abuse
- public education workshops on violence and abuse Program activities include:
- drop-in daily one on one supportive counseling, information, and referrals to community resources.
- promotion and targeted outreach to isolated seniors, women, and families
- monthly workshops and group sessions
- weekly meetings in support groups such as Woman to Woman, Teen Moms, and Cool Mums Support Groups
- field trips and weekly recreational activities
Clients include women, youth, seniors, men either as victims or perpetrators, and also children witnesses of abuse in their homes
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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
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
