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A Certificate in Not-For-Profit Management makes life better for new Canadians By Nicole Laidler Michael Elias says that earning his Professional Certificate in Not-For-Profit Management from Western Continuing Studies will benefit an entire community Born in the East African country of Eritrea, Elias earned his BA in Business Management from…

We are thrilled to share the incredible news of the grand opening of ECCC’s new satellite office in Scarborough! Our satellite office is conveniently located at the Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, situated at 2467 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1K 2R1. This remarkable achievement would not have been possible…

The scorching sun, the cheers of passionate fans, and the relentless pursuit of victory that’s what Summer League TKOP 2023 was all about! And the heart of this trilling soccer extravaganza, our team, Eritrean Canadian Community Center (ECCC), emerged as the undisputed championsamong eight talented teams last Sunday. We extend…

ECCC is delighted to have taken part in the Race-ing to Community Excellence Conference held in Halifax from March 13-17. Our Interim Executive Director, Michael Elias, had a wonderful opportunity to engage with our partners. We truly appreciate the chance to learn and collaborate with others in the community. A…

We attended a press conference where the Honorable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport, announced the inception of funding for community sports organizations in Brampton, Ontario. We are thankful for our partnership with the Kenyan Canadian Association, which will support our community sports programs.

Thank you Skill for Change for the invitation to an incredible night celebrating immigrant excellence ! An opportunity for networking and sharing experiences with inspiring individuals who’ve overcome obstacles to shine. Together we illuminate the path to success!

On October 22, 2023, at ECCC members’ annual meeting, we came together as a united force, sharing updates on our programs, a financial report that reflects our commitment to transparency, proposed by-law amendments to strengthen our foundation, and an impact report showcasing our collective achievements. The future is bright, and…

Coding for Kids Graduation event.

On Friday, 17 November 2023, we had a wonderful day with Jonathan Okbai, Executive Director of New Nakfa. New Nakfa is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the education and self-worth of Eritrean youth in the GTA. Striving to establish common project platforms among Eritrean community organizations, ECCC is initiating…