News and Events
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we dedicate our podcast to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on women facing an abusive relationship. We also review how women are trapped with their abusers, especially migrant women that do not have access to resources. Click here to listen. If you or…
The following information was presented during our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 25th, 2020. AGM REPORT
Our Full 2020 Newsletter is ready! Check it out and find information about the documentaries we are co-hosting during this season. FALL NEWSLETTER
Learn more about the migrant workers mistreatment in Canada and what we can do together as a society to right the wrong.
Our upcoming webinar, “Housing Needs for Immigrants,” will focus on one of the main challenges for newcomers, housing. Join us and find useful information related to this issue. Through this informative session you can learn about: Types of Housing Sharing a Budget Where and How to search Viewing the apartment Rental applications Signing the rental…
We are getting ready for the fall! Read our Summer Newsletter and learn about the upcoming programs: cooking class, informative sessions, English Class, etc. Summer Newsletter FCJ Refugee Centre
In this video session we provide information about: Difference between expiration date and best-before date Food safety once a food has passed the best-before date Recognize the amount of food that is unnecessarily wasted in Canada and feel equipped to reduce waste at home. Know the difference between the various date label terms Understand when…
Many parents are worried about sending their kids back to school. During this session the FCJ Primary Care Clinic will walk you through some of the safety measures for kids, providing tips for the new school year. We talk about new routines, the use of mask, physical distancing, social bubble, school transportation, etc
The FCJ Refugee Centre has been partnering with the Pro Bono Students Osgoode Chapter since 2011. Since September 2018, a group of students from the CARL U of T Chapter joined our efforts to support us as well. For this coming year, in September 2020 the Pro Bono U of T Chapter will be part…
We know that the last couple of months have been anyhing but ordinary. But if there’s one thing we want you to know, it’s that we’re still here. Our door is still open. Home is still here. And you can count on us. We feel so privileged to have been able to move our weekly…
During this webinar we will talk about the impact of the COVID 19 in young people. The FCJ youth network members will share their stories and also will talk about the initiatives/activities that they implemented during the last period. Join us and find out how to get involve in more virtual events that will help…
This session will allow you to find out if you can apply for a work permit and how to do it. After identifying if you are eligible, we will provide a guide that describes the steps who have to follow in order to get or extend your work permit. The information is based on the…
Our Annual Report is ready. You are welcome to read and download the document, and find out all the programs implemented during 2019 thanks to all our supporters. ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Website
We’re excited to announce that we’re beginning an exciting new fundraising campaign! Solidarity Steps for the FCJ Refugee Centre! Take from us what you need, and give to each other what you can. This is the guiding philosophy of not only the FCJ Refugee Centre, but is at the very core of our common humanity….