Building strong communities for over 30 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 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

We’re committed to supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. This program helps women who have suffered abuse to make a fresh start.

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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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Men

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 Community 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

Event

Our Community Wellness Fair

Join Roots Community Services and partners on Saturday, June 25, 2022 for Our Community Wellness Fair for Black, African and Caribbean Communities hosted by Jonathan Shaw. 

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Event

CoLab Market

Are you an artist, designer or craftsperson? Apply now to be a vendor for CoLab Market, an outdoor arts and crafts event showcasing local artists, food and entertainment from the Peel region.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday July 16, 2022!

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Job Posting

Crisis Support Worker

As a Crisis Support Worker, you will collaborate with other members of a multidisciplinary team in the Region of Peel to support individuals in crisis due to severe mental illness.

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Job Posting

Manager, Finance and Fund Development

The position of Manager, Finance & Fund Development, is responsible for overseeing the organization's finance and fund development portfolios, ensuring timely reporting of the agency’s monthly financial position and submission of reports to the Board of Directors and funders.

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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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