MISSION STATEMENT

AWIC Community and Social Services is a charitable, non-profit service agency dedicated to empowering, serving and connecting seniors. Our mission is to promote, enable, and facilitate inclusive programs and activities that address the social, cultural, health, welfare, and recreational needs of our community. We encourage involvement and participation by all residents and organizations in the communities we serve.

OUR OBJECTIVES

1. To promote mutual and inter-cultural understanding among newcomers and their families by establishing mutual support groups.
2. To support seniors and raise awareness about elder abuse and neglect.
3. To provide a public forum for the exchange of ideas, information and support.
4. To promote health education through seminars, and educate members on prevention and curative measures for health issues.
5. To assist women affected by spousal abuse and help them to become independent.
6. To provide education and other support services needed by women immigrants and refugees in Canada by offering programs in individual development, social integration, language instruction, translation services and information programs on Canadian culture and life.
7. Build partnerships with other local organizations and refer our community members to the relevant organization that can help them meet their needs.
8. To develop and provide programs promoting artistic performances and also provide seminars on topics relating to artistic performances.

Meet Our Board Members

Amita Jain, President
Chitra Sunder, Treasurer
Astha Jain, Secretary
Dr. Sunita Nandy, Director of Cultural Activities
Tina Lousasarian, Director
Shyamshree Muermans, Director