* Registration for this semester is now closed. Please stay tuned for new courses * Our Access to Education program is starting a new semester of the Uprooted U program for youth and newcomer individuals that have barriers to accessing Post-Secondary Education. The program is facilitated by PHD candidate volunteer Tyler Correia, and will be…
Start date: Immediate Full time position: 37.5 hours per week Wage: Hourly rate: $28 Compensation package includes benefits and generous paid holiday time Application deadline: October 12th, 2022 Organizational Information: FCJ Refugee Centre strives to meet the diverse needs of uprooted people in communities across Ontario and attempts to address the problems of poverty and…
The Youth Alliance Against Human Trafficking would like to introduce the #StayAwakeCampaign. This three-week campaign will consist of content that raises awareness around the issue of Human Trafficking amongst precarious migrant youth. The United Nations defines Human Trafficking as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception, with the…
Thanks to your help we reached our fundraising goal! Your contribution during our Ride for Refugee campaign allows us to keep our doors open supporting vulnerable populations. With your donation you are standing in solidarity with people who have little or no voice and who often get left behind or ignored. Thank you so much…
Here is our Summer 2022 Newsletter! In this issue you’ll find everything you need to know about Ride for Refuge, our biggest annual fundraising campaign, and how to get involved. Check also some great pictures of our Street Party: Diverse Residents One Community Celebration (we had it back after two years!); learn about our coming…
The Migrant Women’s Counter Human Trafficking Alliance will resume the bi-weekly meetings. The sessions are open to all newcomer migrant women. Dates and program will be announced soon on our website. The goal for members is to engage in community building and social connection. Sessions will provide a safe space and tight knit community for…
After two years, this weekend we had our Street Party: Diverse Residents One Community Celebration. We dedicated the event to our beloved Co-Director Francisco Rico-Martínez, who passed away on August 13, 2021. It was a great opportunity to share our memories. Francisco’s legacy keeps growing every day. A big thank you to all our community…
The FCJ Refugee Centre Youth Team and Tyler Correia, in our commitment to Access To Education, invite you to join Uprooted Workshops 2022. This program is an immersive set of academic and skill-based workshops that promote practical learning strategies, and career readiness skills. Available for ages 18 and above, with classes delivered in English, the…
Beginning August 8 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has resumed the renewal of expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs), starting with those that expired on or after January 1, 2020. Impacted asylum claimants can now mail their completed RPCD request form and photos to the IRCC office in Winnipeg. Once a request is processed,…
We are excited to invite you to join us for the Ride for Refuge! This is our biggest annual fundraising campaign, bringing together members of our community to support the FCJ Refugee Centre. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 to continue our mission to empower refugees and all uprooted people. The funds will…
As part of our 30th anniversary, FCJ Refugee Centre will hold the Diverse Residents, One Community, Street Party on August 20th. The Street Party is a family event where you can find activities for children, games, food, music, live performances, piñatas, etc. It is a great way to get together, celebrate our anniversary and build…
FCJ Refugee Centre is organizing a regular immunization clinic focused in kids and youth with no access to health care. Vaccination will be with previous registration. In that way we can know beforehand how many and what types or vaccines the nurses will need to bring. Registration deadline: August 12th at 3:00 pm Vaccination day:…
Thinking of how to have some fun this summer while learning some new skills? The FCJ Youth Network have you covered! Join our weekly art and reading activities for children and youth! Uprooted Jr: Art Classes The Uprooted Jr. series is hosting weekly art classes with several members of the FCJ Refugee Centre Youth Network…
Please be advised that the “Virtual Assistant” job posting that have been circulating on LinkedIn or any other platform is a fake job posting. FCJ Refugee Centre is currently not looking for a virtual assistant and does not have any job openings at this moment. Any information about FCJ Refugee Centre activities will be posted…
The FCJ Refugee Centre invite you to join Community Hour. These workshops take place every Thursday between 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. We are partnering with community volunteers to provide you with skill building workshops on a weekly basis. The workshops range from self-care to professional and artistic advancement. Please click here to choose workshops…
