WE ARE READY TO HELP YOU Our mission is to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and
support their efforts to integrate and reach their full potential.
Our activities are guided by our core values of inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and cultural sensitivity Empowering New Comers Children, youth and Families
to thrive, one person at a time

WHO WE ARE

Sankofa Family and Community Service is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate social services and support to Ghanaian and African Canadian children, youth and families, including newcomers living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and to all those needing assistance.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the well-being of individuals and families and support their efforts to integrate and reach their full potential.

Our Services

We provide free, culturally sensitive and linguistically-appropriate social services and support to children, youth and families...

Our Programs

We also provide cultural programming and lessons that enhance understanding and facilitate dialogue between all Canadians.

Workshop

We organize and promote seminars and workshops on issues that are of interest to Ghanaian and African Canadian refugees...

New Imigrants in Canada? Get Help

Are you a new comer in Canada or need any assistance as an immigrant? Worry no more, Sankofa Family & Community Service got you covered

 

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Black neighbourhoods in Toronto are hit hardest by COVID-19 — and it’s ‘anchored in racism’: experts

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Ontario provides funding to help non-profits cope with COVID-19 impacts.

On December 23, the Ontario Trillium Foundation announced the first of two rounds of grants awarded through the Resilient Communities Fund. Close to $41 million of funding has been awarded to support 486 projects run by non-profit organizations in Ontario who have been impacted by COVID-19. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries announced the new […]

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