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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN2301 | Last Modified: 03 Dec 2019 | Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-252-7447 |
| After Hours Phone | 519-252-7447 |
| sacw09@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.southasiancentre.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Jeewen Gill, Acting President, South Asian Centre; Email: jeewen@jeewengill.com |
| Alternate Contact | Sukhpal Banga, Secratary, South Asian centre; Phone: (Residence) 519-791-9600; Email: sacw09@gmail.com |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | South Asian Centre is an umbrella organization for people from South Asia aka Indian sub-continent, formerly British India; viz. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), Bangla Desh, and the Himalayan Kingdoms of Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. We also accept members from South Asian Diaspora, people of East Indian origin from all over the world, e.g., Fiji, Malaysia, Trinidad, East Africa, South Africa, etc. * We provide a variety of educational and cultural programs for youth, young ladies and young men as well as seniors who hold a monthly potluck on last Friday of the month. * We also provide premises for meetings to south Asian affiliate groups. * We continue to provide immigrant settlement services either directly or through sister agencies. The South Asian Centre provides assistance to mainly South Asians living in Windsor and Essex County. The following are the services provided:</b> * Information about the government services * Referral facilitating equal access to health and welfare * Preparation for citizenship * Job search and skills development * Orientation to the Canadian way of life * Outreach activities for women,youth and elderly * Interpreting and translation * Learning English as a second language * Volunteering and documentation Some other programs availabe are: * South Asian Seniors Pot Luck Group * South Asian Youth Group * South Asian Young Ladies Group * Windsor Essex South Asian Artists Guild |
| Hours | Mon & Thu 2 pm-5 pm (Other days and times by appointment) |
| Meetings | Call for date, time and location |
| Areas Served | Essex County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up * Any person of South Asian origin,e.g. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepalese or Sri Lankan heritage * those interested in South Asia; not necessarily of South Asian origin (Friends of South Asia) |
| Application | * Application Process required * Available on request either by email or telephone * Downloadable membership applications available on the website |
| Languages | English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services - South Asian languages; Translator services available through MCC |
| Fees | Membership - $10 per yr ( Multiple year membership available ) |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1986 |
| Primary Executive | Sushil Jain, President, South Asian Centre; Email: sacw1986@gmail.com |
| Funding | Federal |
| Elections | Late November or early December @ AGM |
| Agency Services | |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Corner George & Seminole |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Parking, Entrance |