This is the guiding philosophy of not only the FCJ Refugee Centre, but is at the very core of our common humanity. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an enormous shift in the ways in which we interact, live our daily lives, and see the world around us. We have seen…
We started collecting art supplies for non-status children and we were so happy to find these letters in each of the art bags. These letters defined our local neighbour… Canada. Keep doing what you are doing. Humanity need you. Keep safe, well and strong… We are together in this. Special thanks to Maeve and Tate…
For decades, we as a community have gathered around our own kitchen table. To share coffee in the morning, to share lunch, have meetings, celebrations, birthdays, conversations and build connections. We’ve worked to support people as they build new homes around kitchen tables in their new lives here. But that process has been incredibly difficult…
As part of our COVID-19 response we are looking for support for women at our shelter, youth and other precarious migrants that do not have access to the emergency benefits and measures during the present health crisis. Residents of our houses, youth and clients have been laid off and need a lot of help. You…
Racism, and in particular anti-Black racism and anti-Indigenous racism which has been promoted by white supremacy and colonialism is the very foundation upon which both Canada and the United States have been built. The incidents we have seen in recent weeks, incidents repeated so many times over the course of weeks, months, and years, have…
We care about your health and wellbeing and want to make sure you are informed. Please find useful information in our resource booklet How To… Find Help This is a toolkit with information about how to find support during the crisis of the COVID-19. The document provides helpful resources. Keep in mind that most of…
More than 30 community organizations and groups in Ontario endorsed an Open Letter in Solidarity with Migrant Workers, Non-Status individuals and their families as community workers, organizers, volunteers, teachers, students and residents of Ontario, Canada. The letter is in Solidarity with Migrant Workers, Non-Status individuals and their families as community workers, organizers, volunteers, teachers, students…
Considering recent developments related to COVID-19, please be advised that Ready Tours scheduled between March 17th and April 3rd are cancelled. Keep in consideration that effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all in-person hearings and mediations were postponed until further notice. Please contact us after the first week of April for details on the upcoming Refugee…
The FCJ Refugee Centre continues to work in solidarity with precarious migrants. We recognize that these populations are severely affected by every single precarity already as racialized and marginalized persons, and with the health and safety of our entire community in mind, we will be making some adjustments to our daily work environment. We will…
Dear friends, we wanted to update you on some changes we are doing during our Intake Day on Mondays. To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, FCJ Refugee Centre changed the Drops Ins on Mondays to orientations by phone or by e-mail. If you want to refer clients to us please provide them with…
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande valley informed us today that the COVID-19 (coronavirus), as well as possible quarantines pose a threat to Sr. Norma’s ministry with susceptible refugees at the USA-Mexican border. As such, they are cancelling all of sr. Norma’s travel plans and will reschedule this event in Toronto for a later date….
You are welcome to come and learn about different immigration issues on Mondays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
FCJ Youth Network is inviting newcomer youth interested in learn about storytelling and filmmaking. The project “The Past, The Present, Our Future” was launched with the Storytelling series of workshops that are taking place on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 pm. Great turn out at the first storytelling workshop at FCJ Refugee Centre. The workshop…
We are very pleased to announce a new pilot program that FCJ has began in this new year along with the support of the city of Toronto. Our program Finding Home in Inclusive Neighbourhood’s (FHIN), offers a new opportunity to refugee claimant families in order to address the housing issues and lack of space in…
Our Winter Newsletter is out now! You can find a lot of information on our new programs and upcoming events: Filmmaking Youth Project Finding Home outside of Toronto Forum on International Migrant Trafficking Family Dinner: last Wednesday of every month Memories and Recipes from all around the world Guide for refugee claimants entering for USA…
