Building strong communities for over 35 years

Roots Community Services has been providing programs and services for children, youth, women, seniors and families in the Region of Peel since 1985. At the heart of our organization is the desire to help clients lead healthy and productive lives. Through our programs and services, we create pathways to wellness that help empower and inspire clients to build on their strengths and find solutions to overcome the challenges they face.

Children's Program

Children

We believe that during their formative years, children depend on the care and support of parents, family members and other caring adults within their communities.

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Youth Program

Youth

Understanding who they are, loving who they are and having a sense of belonging to their communities are important factors in the positive growth of our youth.

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Women's Program

Women Taking a Stance

Our Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence Prevention programs provide supportive avenues for women, including trans, non-binary, and anyone who identifies as a woman, to help them work through the trauma.

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Seniors

The Healthy Active & Wise Seniors program is a thriving hub for seniors. It helps build a sense of pride and well-being through activities that improve health, wellness, quality of life.

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Families

The bedrock of a vibrant community is healthy, happy individuals and strong, cohesive families. However, there are many positive factors that are required to ensure individuals and families become and remain strong contributors to the growth of their community.

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Services

In addition to the ongoing programs we offer, we provide services to our clients and members of the broader community. Some of these services are one-time offers but many of them recur on an annual basis, such as the free tax clinics.

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Uplifting Men's Voices

Our Men’s Program, Black Men Speak Up, aims to provide support to Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) men, age 18 years and over, who are struggling to cope with mental health issues, especially those who are in abusive situations, as well as their families.

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BAC Support Line

A confidential and non-judgemental service that provides a listening ear to support callers from the Black, African and Caribbean communities in Peel.

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Events and Announcements

Announcement

PCK Scholarship Program

RootsCS is proud to partner with PCK Intellectual Property to support Black, African, Caribbean and Indigenous youth in their post-secondary journey. This empowering scholarship promotes awareness of the intellectual property system and its impact on racialized communities. 

Applications are open until March 31, 2026.
 

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Announcement

Remembering ‘Mama Grace,’ a Pillar in Our Community

We honour the life and legacy of ‘Mama Grace,’ whose compassion, wisdom, and presence touched generations of our community.

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We are Hiring for Various Positions

Visit the Join Us page to learn about opportunities to join our team.

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Thank you to our funders!

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We cannot do it alone and so rely on you – our funders, donors, volunteers – to help us build a strong community that holds a brighter future for our children and youth, a peaceful place for our seniors, and a safe and clean environment for everyone. There are a few ways you can help to make a difference. Which one will you choose?

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