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Program:
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Youth Outreach Worker (YOW)
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Phone Numbers:
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905-460-9514/647-553-9514
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Fax:
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905-460-9769
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Address:
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10 Gillingham Dr, Unit 308
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
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Intersection:
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Main St N and Bovaird Dr W
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Location:
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Brampton (Brampton West)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Wambui Karanja - Executive Director
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.org
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Public Contacts:
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Geoff Aura - Youth Outreach Worker
647-425-5443 * aurag@africancommunityservices.org
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Service Description:
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Supports black youth and their families by providing them with access to different programs and services to meet their needs and bridges the gaps in service access
- 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
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Service Access: facilitates connections to pre-employment and employment services, summer job readiness programs, after-school initiatives, mental health supports, recreational activities, and community crisis response resources
- Collaboration with EYOW: refers youth in need of intensive therapeutic services to the Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW) Program for additional support
- Youth-Focused Approach: encourages youth engagement and development through strength-based and culturally relevant practices
- Family and Community Engagement: works with families and communities to create a supportive environment for youth development
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Black youth ages 12-25 years and their families
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Languages:
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English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi
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Area Served:
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Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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3/10/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=221980
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