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Mission

Roots Community Services Inc. is a charitable organization that provides culturally-relevant programs and services to inspire residents in the Region of Peel, primarily from the Black and Caribbean communities, to make positive changes in their lives and within their communities.

Vision

To be a leader in the transformation that would ensure equity and equality for Black and Caribbean communities within the Region of Peel and beyond.

Values

ACCOUNTABILITY – Acknowledging and assuming responsibility for actions, products, decisions, and policies. This is applied to both individual accountability on the part of employees and volunteers and accountability of the organization as a whole.
COMMITMENT – Committing to deliver excellent programs, services and other initiatives that positively impact the lives of those we serve.
COMMUNITY-FOCUSED – Learning about and understanding the needs of the community we serve, ensuring that members have a voice in what services they receive and how they receive them
EMPOWERMENT – Encouraging employees to take initiative and give their best. Adopting an environment that uses mistakes as lessons to empower employees to lead and make decisions.
INTEGRITY – Acting with honesty and honour with no compromising of the truth.
RESPECT – Respecting all individuals, understanding that each person has unique characteristics and together creates a diverse and enriched world in which we live.
TRUST – Building trust with each other and committing to authentic relationships and honest communication

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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