Welcome to Centre for Immigrant and Community ServicesThe 46-year momentum fuelled by the dedication, compassion and hard work of volunteers and staff places CICS at the forefront of serving immigrants.
Everyone at ACSA prides themselves on the alliances they have built with the Agincourt Community in Scarborough. Servicing the needs of our community members is our number one priority- something we would not be able to do without the direct support of community services and agencies.
The origins of Big SistersYouthLink began in 1914, with the formation of the Big Sister Association of Metropolitan Toronto. The Big Sister Association began as a befriending service for teenage girls involved in the court system and who had no family support or guidance. The Association assumed the responsibility for the well-being of these young women, teaching them life skills and providing them with practical aid such as food, clothing, employment and education
ACSA addresses a variety of issues including systemic poverty, hunger, housing, homelessness, unemployment, accessibility and social isolation. Over the years ACSA has been funded by all levels of government, several foundations, schools, local faith communities, and The United Way of Greater Toronto. Its strength remains in the original concept: To act as a bridge between people who need help and those who can provide it