Join us for the FCJ Refugee Centre’s 3rd Art Show & Benefit, a celebration of creativity, resilience, and community! This annual event highlights the artistic talents of refugees, precarious migrants, and their allies, offering a space for artists to share their work and stories through various forms of art. It also underscores the importance of…
Our Winter 2025 Newsletter is ready! Have a look and find out everything we’ve been up to over the past few months, as well as some of the upcoming events and workshops you can’t miss! In this edition you’ll find all the information about our first Winter Fundraising Party, a great event in which we…
This season has already ended. Information about the next one will be published here on our website. As a part of our Uprooted Junior Program, FCJ Refugee Centre and Musicbox Children’s Charity are offering a new season of free music classes. Come build musical foundations through fun, educational and engaging activities! Open to kids 6-12….
Foreign workers in Canada who suffer abuse often endure this situation for a prolonged period of time before seeking help, as leaving an employer under a closed work permit risks immediate loss of work authorization. This is one of the conclusions of a new report, Emergency Exit or Dead End? An Analysis of the Impacts…
The FCJ Youth Network invites you to read the 2024 Edition of the Bestie Book! As both a recap of the year, and a celebration of the members of our network, the Bestie Book is a space to amplify the voices of all migrant and newcomer youth, so we want to hear from you! Send…
On this year’s Giving Tuesday (December 3), help us make the holiday season brighter for the families who need it the most. Donate non-perishable food at our Holiday Food Drive: When: Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1 Time: 9am to 3pm Where: Luciano’s No Frill, 243 Alberta Ave, Toronto, Ontario M6C 3X4 For this…
Our Fall 2024 Newsletter is here! Have a look and find out everything we’ve been up to over the past few months, as well as all the upcoming events you can’t miss! In this edition you’ll find all the information about our first Winter Fundraising Party, a very special event we’re hosting on December 6th,…
On December 6, 2024, the FCJ Refugee Centre is hosting its first Winter Fundraising Party, an event that will bring together our community of staff, volunteers, board members, long-time supporters, and neighbors. The event is not just about raising money; it’s about building a stronger, more sustainable future for refugees and newcomers in Canada. “All…
We are proud to announce that Stefan Enrique Joseph Kallikaden, FCJ Refugee Centre’s Youth and Access to Education Coordinator, is one of the recipients of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) 2024 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards, in the category of Young Leader. The Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing…
Can I go to school if I am a refugee claimant? Do I have labour rights if I am an undocumented worker? What will happen to international students? Can visitors still apply for work permits within Canada? Where can I find a food bank? What is a humanitarian and compassionate application? How can I get…
Ride for Refuge was a huge success! We walked and biked and had fun, and the weather was just wonderful! Thank you all for joining, for your support, and for your generous donations. With a special thanks to all the volunteers who helped us out. And remember, you can still donate until the end of…
This season has already ended. Information about the next one will be published here on our website. As a part of our Uprooted Junior Program, FCJ Refugee Centre and Musicbox Children’s Charity are offering a new season of free music classes. Come build musical foundations through fun, educational and engaging activities! Open to kids 6-12….
Registration for this semester is now closed Please stay tuned for new courses Winter 2025 registrations coming soon We’re happy to announce the launching of a new semester of Uprooted U, a program that targets post-secondary education access for youth and newcomers facing barriers, with a focus on expanding our post-secondary offerings. The program will…
As part of the FCJ Refugee Centre’s Migrant Workers Mobile Program, two members of our Anti-Human Trafficking team (Manager Jovana Blagovcanin, and Migrant Case Coordinator Diana Caipa) traveled to Simcoe, Ontario, on Thursday, August 29, to participate in the Farmworkers’ Appreciation Day, organized by The Huron Farmworker Ministry. Around 200 migrant workers participated in the…
Want to know what we’ve been up to these past few months, and the upcoming events you can’t miss? Our Summer 2024 Newsletter is ready! In this edition you’ll find everything you need to know about Ride for Refuge, our biggest fundraising event of the year, which is just around the corner. Read also all…
