The Solidarité Afrique-Canada Foundation (SAC) is a community organization committed to building a more inclusive Canada where every immigrant, especially those from Black and racialized communities, finds their place and thrives.
Phone:
4388717371
5146594416
Mailing Address: 2746 rue de la Valinière, L’Assomption,QC J5W 0C6
Email: info@fondationsac.org
Starting a new life in a new country is an exciting journey filled with hope, opportunity, and ambition. However, it can also come with significant challenges. Finding housing, securing employment, navigating administrative systems, enrolling children in school, and building a new social network are all steps that require time, resilience, and support. For many immigrants arriving in Canada, one of the most valuable resources on this journey is the strength of community.
No matter one's country of origin, there is often a community, cultural association, or support network ready to welcome and assist newcomers. These groups play a vital role in helping individuals and families adapt to their new environment by providing guidance, referrals, practical assistance, and emotional support. They help newcomers feel connected, understood, and empowered as they begin building their future in Canada.
Yet not everyone immediately finds a community upon arrival. Some newcomers may still be searching for connections, while others may not know where to turn for assistance. During these moments, solidarity becomes especially important.
At the Afrique-Canada Solidarity Foundation (SAC), we firmly believe that no one should have to face the challenges of settlement and integration alone. Our mission is to serve as a point of reference for immigrants seeking information, guidance, and support. Whenever possible, we help connect newcomers with community organizations, cultural associations, and resources that best meet their needs. And when those connections have not yet been established, we remain available to provide assistance and encouragement along the way.
With this goal in mind, the Foundation has undertaken outreach efforts with nearly sixty embassies and high commissions from Africa, the Caribbean, and the West Indies. Through these initiatives, SAC aims to strengthen partnerships and enhance its ability to serve as an effective resource and advocate for immigrant populations. By building bridges with diplomatic and community stakeholders, the Foundation seeks to better inform, guide, and support individuals and families as they establish themselves and thrive in Canada.
Our belief is simple: successful integration is a shared responsibility. Communities are there to welcome. Community organizations are there to support. Institutions are there to assist. And the Afrique-Canada Solidarity Foundation is there to help connect people with the resources and opportunities they need.
To every newcomer arriving in Canada with dreams, aspirations, and perhaps a few uncertainties, we want to send a clear message: you are not alone. There are communities ready to extend a hand, organizations prepared to support you, and people willing to walk alongside you on your journey.
At SAC, we are here for you. Our communities are here for you. Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive, and more compassionate communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and belong.
Because beyond borders, languages, and cultures, solidarity remains one of the most powerful drivers of integration, empowerment, and hope.
Afrique-Canada Solidarity Foundation (ACS) - Serving, Supporting, and Restoring Hope.