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

Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 - Best Seniors Services

We’re honoured to be nominated for a Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Senior Services category. 

Your vote helps us continue providing culturally-affirming programs and services that uplift our Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) seniors through care, connection and community.

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Voting ends on October 17, 2025. 

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Best Senior Services
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Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 - Best Non-Profit/Foundation

We’re honoured to be nominated for a Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Non-Profit/Foundation category. 

Vote for us now to help us to grow our impact in and build a stronger future for our Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities.

Please note that you’ll have to login to vote.

Voting ends on October 17, 2025. 

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Best Non-Profit / Foundation
Event

Colour Your Journey

Thu, Oct 16 at 5:00 pm

Join us for our free Colour Your Journey workshops. Youth aged 12 to 25 years old can have fun and enjoy relaxing colouring activities using culturally-affirming colouring books. 

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Announcement

Youth Advisory Board

Do you know any youth who are passionate about making a difference in their communities? We invite youth aged 12 to 24 to join our Youth Advisory Board. We invite youth to share their voices and help shape the way we support our Black, African and Caribbean youth through our programs. 

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Announcement

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!

Make a difference!

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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