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Program:
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Women's Programs - Fresh Start for Women - Social Enterprising and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Program
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Phone Numbers:
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905-455-6789 ext 125/173
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Fax:
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905-455-6162
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Address:
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Goodison Building
36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON
L6V 1A2
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Intersection:
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Main St N and Queen St E
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Location:
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Brampton (Downtown)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Use rear entrance
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Shane Joseph - Chief Executive Officer
905-455-6789 ext 123 * chiefexecutiveofficer@rootscs.org
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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No fee for service
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Application:
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women who have experienced domestic and sexual violence
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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8/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=155283
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