African Community Services of Peel (ACS)
Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP)
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Record #:
CWL1131
Last Modified:
31 Aug 2026
Last Full Update:
10 Mar 2026
Phone
| Office Phone | 905-460-9514/647-553-9514 |
| Fax | 905-460-9769 |
Address/Location Info
| Address | 10 Gillingham Drive, Suite 308 Brampton, ON L6X 5A5 View Google Map |
| Located In Community | Brampton |
| Intersection | Main St N and Bovaird Dr W |
| Transit Information | Brampton Transit www.brampton.ca/transit/home.tml Go Transit www.gotransit.com/publicroot/home.asp |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
| Description | Supports newcomers, asylum seekers, and refugees in their journey to integrate into Canadian society. Provides access to essential resources and services, helping clients transition to self-reliance and financial independence while addressing their unique settlement challenges Core Services: Settlement Support: needs assessments, orientation sessions, and referrals to community resources Housing Assistance: guidance and support in securing safe and affordable accommodations employment support: job search strategies, resume building, and connections to local employers workshops and Information Sessions: covering topics such as health care, legal rights, transportation, financial literacy, and education Referrals to Community Resources: linking clients to services for mental health, legal aid, and language training |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Open to all newcomers - families, adults, youth and seniors from diverse ethno-specific communities mainly from newcomers of African descent as well as those from other regions |
| Application | Call office |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi ; Ga |
Contact Information
| Social Media |  Website: https://africancommunityservices.org/newcomer-settlement#5e3cdec1-77e6-436b-a5d7-06c2aee63323 |
| info@africancommunityservices.com | |
| Website | https://africancommunityservices.org/newcomer-settlement#5e3cdec1-77e6-436b-a5d7-06c2aee63323 |
| Primary Executive | Wambui Karanja, Executive Director; Phone: 905-460-9514 ext 224; Email: wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com |
| Alternate Executive | Jeff Msangi, Associate Executive Director; Phone: 647-384-9514; Email: msangij@africancommunityservices.org |
Other Info
| Print Material | Periodic newsletter; annual reports; project reports; research studies; agency brochures; program flyers |
| Established | 1993 |
| Elections | Annually |
| Funding | City / Town - Brampton and Area Community Foundation ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship; Ontario Early Years ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation; Maytree Foundation; Chum City Charitable Foundation ; Sale of Goods - Fundraising |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS | Newcomer Services |
| Subjects | Counselling ; Physical fitness ; Recreational activities |
| Service Categories | Individual Counselling ; Wellness Programs |