Africans' League of Canada
Record Added
Add Record
Suggest Update
Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4341 | Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-801-3550 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-820-1516 |
| Fax | 613-519-0287 |
| admin@lac-alc.org | |
| Website | www.lac-alc.org |
| Primary Contact | Denise Kako, Public Affairs and Communication Division |
| Primary Executive | Persévérance Mayer, Executive Secretary |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community services, including: * Income tax clinic Immigration services: * establishment services * counseling and assistance in immigration procedures * application for various visas, for permanent residency, work permit, citizenship, sponsorship, etc. * Commissioners for Oaths available to validate oaths, affirmations, and affidavits Legal services: * information and advice on immigrant and refugee rights * guidance on judicial procedures * defense of rights on various issues Medical services: * in-home doctor visits * nursing and medical services at home Social services: * daycare services * job search assistance * job placement and internship * support for creating and starting a business * support for training and studies * counselling services * rehabilitation and monitoring of probation for minors * radicalization prevention * housing support services * social activities * interpretation and document translation * language instruction * placement assistance for volunteering in Africa and Canada * financial and administrative assistance for funerary services * maintenance of a directory for professionals and business men in Canada Services to seniors: * home visits * transportation and accompaniment * physical activity * meditation and relaxation sessions * foot care * social outings Services for individuals with a disability: * social housing management * budget management * employment support * family support |
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | Canada |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Membership requirements : individuals 18 years and older who are from Africa, of African descent, identifies as African and sympathizers living in Canada * services also available to all residents of Canada from other communities (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, international student, visitor) |
| Application | Membership required * form to register is available on the website |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Kikongo-Kituba ; Kikuyu ; Kinyarwanda ; Lingala ; Somali ; Swahili ; Interpretive Services - African languages |
| Fees | Membership - $25 annually (2019) ; None - services free with membership |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable * bus 40 |
| Other Details | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/LAC.ALC/ Twitter: twitter.com/lac_alc |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Membership fees |
| Date Updated | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance ; Business Assistance Services ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ; Child Care Centres ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Community Crime Prevention Programs ~ Violent Extremism/Radicalization Issues ; Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs ; Escort Programs ~ Older Adults ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; General Counselling Services ; Housing Search Assistance ~ People With Disabilities ; Independent Spiritual Pursuits ~ Older Adults ; Individual Advocacy ; Interpretation/Translation ; Job Search/Placement ; Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ; Language Instruction ; Legal Information Services ~ Immigration Issues ; Mobile Health Care ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ~ Older Adults ; Personal Financial Counselling ~ People With Disabilities ; Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion ~ Older Adults ; Podiatry/Foot Care ~ Older Adults ; Senior Ride Programs ; Social Clubs/Events ; Tax Preparation Assistance ; Volunteer Opportunities |