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Alsalam Project
To provide the community a variety of activities such as:
- New Comers
- Senior Programs
- Cultural Education Programs
- Language Academic School
- Programs for women and youth
- Community sponsors
- Sporting events
- Office for Marriage Certification
- Sunday Youth Programs
Deadline April 10 2024
WE ALWAYS WORK FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
WHO WE ARE
The Alsalam Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2016, to provide assistance and support to the community in the City of Mississauga. Throughout the past several years, the association has grown in steps, flourishing from its humble beginnings, to today’s vibrant organization, providing a full spectrum of wrap-around social services, ranging from newcomer integration, language studies, and chances of sponsorship, to employment assistance, skills and training, youth development and a myriad of other support services.
In recent years, the association’s activities have widened, involving both old and new, male and female, as well as the young and the most senior members of the community. Currently, there are many programs and activities, mainly social and cultural.
The Association is also very much connected with the youth and tries to provide students an opportunity to get connected with community members and develop their social networks. In addition, the association has continued its participation in the traditional outdoor annual festivals such as hosting BBQs. It has also established discussion forums and created a new WhatsApp account.
The Association envisions the presence of a vibrant and active community in the City of Mississauga and its surroundings. The aim is to ensure that community members are visible, productive and supportive of the missions and visions of the city, and their participation is widely recognized and appreciated by the people of Mississauga.
Alsalam Foundation memberships have been steadily increasing, as more and more people recognize the importance of having a strong community that aids in addressing their needs and concerns. We now have a registered of over 250 families as of January 2017.
In line with the Societies Act of Ontario, the Association has its own Bylaws and Internal Rules. The Association’s Executive Committee has seven members and the Board has five members including the president of the Association.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Alsalam Foundation was established in 2016 by Dr. Ali Almusawi. He manages the organization and its services along with other members. Its purpose is to provide a community service, servicing anyone from youth to seniors. The youth are given an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive program, have access to academic and counselling support that promotes the physical, educational and necessary life skills to empower them for leadership in their communities and success in their personal lives.
Mission Statement
We are committed to putting the needs of the community at the heart of our business, and maintaining long standing relationships based on trust. We do that by serving them with excellency in accordance with established guidelines. We welcome, support, and integrate new immigrants and refugees to build a vibrant community and a strong, inclusive Canada that values all newcomers.
Our Values
Rooted in human values and guided by the principle of welcoming the stranger in our midst, we believe that all newcomers should be warmly welcomed, well serviced, and connected to communities. They have the right to be safe, treated with dignity and respect, and valued for their traditions, cultures, achievements, and aspirations. We believe that newcomers should be provided with the choices and opportunities that will empower them towards self-reliance.
Vision Statement
Our primary purpose is to deliver a multitude of services to our communities in the City of Mississauga while adding value in the educational, and social services area.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alsalam Foundation’s Board is entirely made up of highly skilled volunteers who spend an extraordinary amount of time and effort contributing their expertise, guidance and leadership to staff and growing the organization. Being on the board is an opportunity to gain skills, set vision, and serve the community.
Board members typically put in 40-60 hours of service per month. They bring community perspectives, subject matter expertise and passion.
If you’re interested in joining the board please email: info@alsalmfoundation.ca for a coffee. Board nominations are accepted from November 1st to December 5th every year.
LATEST NEWS
Helping all newcomers build a strong and vibrant community
We are proud to serve all newcomers regardless of faith or country of origin. We have a diverse staff and offer settlement services in a variety of languages
Name: Alsalam Foundation
E-mail: info@alsalamfoundation.ca
Web: http://alsalamfoundation.ca
Phone & WhatsApp: +1 905.616.9111
Address: 7-10 Falconer Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 3L8
Alsalam Bazaar 2023
Alsalam Bazaar 2023
Sep 23-24
Name: Alsalam Foundation
E-mail: info@alsalamfoundation.ca
Web: http://alsalamfoundation.ca
Phone & WhatsApp: +1 905.616.9111
Address: 7-10 Falconer Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 3L8
Community Project
In the name of Allah the Beneficient, the Merciful. Given the need of the generous dedication of the community in the City of Mississauga and the GTA, we announce the launching of Alsalam charity project, which includes a mosalla, an educational, social and recreation center. This is only possible with your generous donations. Donate and receive (Sadaqah Jariah), and an exemption receipt from the Canadian federal taxes.
Name: Alsalam Community Development Association
Federal Charity’s Number:85764 2391 RC0001
E-mail: donate@alsalamcommunity.org
Web: http://alsalamcommunity.org
Phone: +1 647.514.5552
Our Valuable Seniors
Our valuable seniors, are you looking for help with grocery/medicine pick up? Contact us at (905)-616-9111, and we’ll send one of our volunteers to help out! Our volunteers are committed to help with grocery/medicine delivery up until Feb. 25, 2021.
Weekly Seminars
Alsalam Foundation is offering weekly seminars for families to share Covid-19 information through Zoom. Send us a text message with your name to (905)-616-9111 and we will add you to our WhatsApp group. Meeting link will come directly to you every week. Our plan is to have weekly seminars up until Jan.9, 2021.
Online Education (Peace & Harmony)
Are you looking for something educational and fun to do with your kids?
Do you want your kids to explore their imagination, be creative, and grow their confidence?
Come join us for a Sunday online school for ages 10-16 years.
Our public education presentations are designed to foster respect for, and understanding of, all individuals in the world, whatever their color, nationality or religion. This energizing activity and story-based cultural learning module is designed for youth in primary and elementary grades, exploring ideas around diversity, culture, inclusiveness and equality.
For more information, please contact: Connect Us @ 905.616.9111 School@alsalamfoundation.ca
Our Programs are Now in the Community Center in he Big Hall
On the August 17, 2020 our programs returned to the Community centre and within the three health controls:
1- Wearing a mask
2- Measuring the temperature when entering
3- Permanent sterilization
@ 8:30 pm every night for two months.
Friendly Calls
Volunteers in Alsalm Foundation provide a regularly scheduled reassuring telephone call to community members, especially to seniors who are in need.
The friendly call is to check on the community members one by one, especially the seniors, and whatever they need at any time, including food, medicine, or psychological, social and family counselling.
The friendly calls helps ensure peace of mind for family members. Clients can receive calls daily, weekly, bi-weekly or even monthly depending on the client’s wishes.
Our programs are now on ZOOM program
All programs of Alsalam Foundation have been transferred to the Internet through the Zoom program.
We hope to follow up through the program and the weekly lectures and lessons.
Notice will come to you via WhatsApp group @ 906.616.9111.
COVID-19 Information & Updates
Please note: We continue to follow the best advice of public health authorities to minimize the threat of COVID-19. Our staff remains available via e-mail or telephone. Some of our groups and conversation circles have resumed meeting in person, and several remain online. Join the Facebook group Newcomers Community Connections to stay up-to-date on conversation circles, on-line classes and lectures, activities, and more!.
Join on WhatsApp Group @905.616.9111
This conversation Circle Program includes:
Women’s/Men’s/Youth/Young Adult/Senior’s/Stay-at-Home Mothers’ Groups
Special Events/Activities
There are many ways that an individual can become involved with the Alsalam Foundation as a volunteer. Please browse through the volunteer information to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities and how to become a volunteer.
Already volunteering with the Alsalm Foundation? Please feel free to check out a list of volunteer resources.
For more information, please contact:
Phone: 905-616-9111 & 647 886-14444
Email: info@alsalamfoundation.ca
Seniors Research Project
In partnership with Alrsaool, Alsalam Foundation has acted as the primary community research partner
exploring the social and mental health needs of aging seniors in the City of Mississauga. Phase one of the research project was completed in May 2019, with more information and findings to come.
Thank you for your courage and bravery
In this trying time, we want to extend our greatest gratitude to the frontline workers dedicating their time and safety away from home to serve the community.
Special thanks to contributing workers for their dedication to helping others in these pandemic times. Thank you for your courage and bravery, and may you stay safe and healthy .
Illustration by: @joseflee.stories
WEEKLY EVENT
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THE WHOLE PERSON FLOURISH IN OUR COMMUNITY ?
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE WITH ALSALAM FOUNDATION?
Volunteers are always helpful in organizing and participating in different community events, like the Hospital Visitation Program, Visiting prisoners Program, Visiting nursing homes Program, Food Basket Program, and the Annual Food Drive. Please get in touch if you would be interested in any of these programs.
Alsalam Foundation has sponsored refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Eritrea, and elsewhere
All immigrants experience a period of temporary vulnerability, regardless of their level of education, professional experience, English language fluency, or economic circumstances. We offer services and support that are tailored to your needs including workshops about the education system in Ontario, Canadian culture, and preparing for citizenship.
Alsalam Foundation coordinates with certified accountant & translators and offers in-house notary public services by appointment. For more information call 905-61-9111 or email info@alsalamfoundation.ca
It is challenging to start over in a new country. Your Alsalam Foundation settlement worker will provide customized support and help you navigate your new city, community, province, and country. This includes referrals to programs and services for all family members. Settlement workers are a destination for resources on immigration procedures, housing, health care, schooling, language training, community programs, and more. Whether you are planning to immigrate or you are new to Canada, call 905-61-9111 or email info@alsalamfoundation.ca
The friendly call to check on the community members one by one, especially the seniors, and whatever they need at any time, including food, medicine, or psychological, social and family counseling.
We have a weekly program for adults, which is a social, educational, and entertainment program, in a supervised environment and within healthy conditions.
Adult men and women participate in this program for a period of three hours a night, twice a week, and attendance usually ranges from 80 to 150 people.
Our volunteers provide weekly calls and visits to the seniors to provide assistance to them, buy their essential needs, shop with their love, or go out to the park, all by increasing independence, enhancing their health and safety, and improving their psychological and social condition.
Social club for the benefit of the youth who reside in the City of Mississauga, and is full operated by youth.
Community Dining programs provide opportunities for the community to join one another for a meal and companionship.
This program occurs inside the community center almost four times a month in the Mississauga area.
Our volunteers are available for free transportation.
Alsalam Foundation visits patients in hospitals, provides them with flowers and moral support, along with providing assistance if the patient needs when moving home after staying in the hospital. This may include assistance with transportation, home grooming, shopping, buying medicine and finding other services to help.
Alsalam Foundation to help you prevent violence and promote safe environments, and has been working to promote healthy relationships amongst individuals in community. Our Respect Education programs have educated over 150 Canadian children, youth and adults.
This team of volunteers helps the basic life provide transportation, food, advice, counsel, mentorship, and procure donations of furniture, clothing, and household items needs.
Over the years, Alsalam Foundation has supported post-secondary students from the fields of social work and psychology in gaining field education hours and credits. We have supported students from Sheridan College, University of Toronto and McMaster University, Queen University.
Mississauga Street volunteers work to provide nourishment and support to one of Mississauga’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods. Four times a year, Alsalam Foundation brings together more than 40 volunteers who dedicated forth days to prepare, cook and serve a hearty beef lunch to more than 800 Mississaugians in need.
Our volunteers assemble, pack and help deliver a large number of hampers in a short 2 hour shift every Friday evening to Mississauga’s families.
A social club for the art and cultural communal benefit of Mississauga residents.
Alsalam Foundation organizes private meetings to resolve social conflicts and counselling service
