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Program: Women's Programs - Fresh Start for Women - Social Enterprising and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Program

Organization: Roots Community Services
Description of Services: Provides education and support to women who have experienced domestic (violence by family members and/or intimate partners) and sexual violence (by family members and or non-family members)

Prevention program for women offering
  • one-on-one supportive counselling
  • advocacy
  • accompaniment
  • telephone crisis intervention
  • supportive group meetings
  • court accompaniment

Social Enterprising and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Program - helps racialized women develop entrepreneurial skills and enhance employment readiness. Offers women an opportunity to build their confidence, find their voice, and provides a forum to express themselves

The program offers:

  • a supportive, empowering space to help women launch or grow their business
  • a safe space for women healing from trauma and gender-based violence
  • access to culturally-sensitive individual counselling and supports
  • comprehensive guidance in building a successful business through a 12-week workshop
  • training in administration, marketing, finance, merchandising, networking, digital literacy, distribution, and other key business skills
  • mentorship by experienced business professionals and support in preparing a business plan
  • support with child-minding and transportation costs as needed

Fees: No fee for service
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Women who have experienced domestic and sexual violence
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Use rear entrance
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Peel Region

Phone Numbers: 905-455-6789 ext 125/173
Fax: 905-455-6162
Email: freshstart@rootscs.org
Website: rootscs.org/womens-program
Address: Goodison Building
36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON
L6V 1A2
Intersection: Main St N and Queen St E
Location: Brampton (Downtown)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Executives: Shane Joseph - Chief Executive Officer
905-455-6789 ext 123 * chiefexecutiveofficer@rootscs.org

 

About Us

A charitable multiservice organization that provides culturally-enriching services, programs and support that enhance the lives of families and individuals throughout the Region of Peel's Black and Caribbean communities

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