News and Events
Thank you for all your support during the The holiday season We The tree selling season is from November 20th to December 22nd. Every time that you buy a tree at this location, you will be supporting newcomers and refugees. Also when you purchase a natural fir tree for $20 you will receive a…
We start 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 needs you. Keep safe, well and strong… we are together in this. Special thanks to Maeve and Tate…
The Refugee Update team are offering this special publication “The Refugee Moment” to bring together some thoughts and ideas to support the discussion and the calls for action. The concept of the ‘moment, draws from the work of Antonio Gramsci (1891 – 1937), an Italian Marxist who organized workers against Mussolini in the 1920s. He…
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Once again this fall, FCJ Refugee Centre will participate at the RIDE FOR REFUGE: help us to help others! Preparations are gearing up for this year’s ride! Please join our team- October 3rd is race day!! As you all know, it is based here in Toronto but it is an inspiration and leader nationally! We…
Different organizations participated in the Proud to Protect Refugees Rally on Thursday September 3rd The tragic death of 2 children has shocked our community, leaving sadness, anger and impotence before all the barriers that the Canadian government is imposing to Syrian refugees. CCR Media Release 3 September 2015 Boys’ tragic deaths highlight the human…
Refugee Update is ready. Some of the articles you can find in the current issue are as follow: Exclusionary Changes in the Conservative Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Policies: The Beginning of the End The International Day In Support of Victims of Torture. Celebrating the Singh Decision: 30th Anniversary Refugee Appeal Division Information Session From Enforced…
FCJ Refugee Centre Annual Garage sale is coming up on July 11 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm! Location: 208 Oakwood Ave. Toronto We are organizing a garage sale and invite everyone to participate by collaborating with donations and stopping by for some shopping. Do not miss this important fundraising event!!! Join us!!!!
We thank all our donors and volunteers for helping us to keep our doors open and supporting up-rooted people to overcome the challenges of rebuilding their lives in Canadian society. Please find details about a successful year through our Annual Report 2014/2015.
Through this event we intend to raise awareness among the general population of the plight of LGBTQ Refugees and the multiple barriers they face. More importantly, we want to afford members of these communities with a venue to display their talents. This will be achieved through a day of musical and theatrical performances, art, exhibitions,…
RAD information sessions will provide the Appellant with a FREE opportunity to be better prepared for the presentation of their appeal before the RAD. Rejected refugees will learn the steps to follow and how to document your appeal before the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) Frequent questions: Am I eligible to appeal? Where should I go…
BREAKING THE SILENCE: A CONVERSATION AROUND FEMINICIDE AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE Breaking the Silence is a documentary that shows the violence that women are continuously facing, specifically in El Salvador. FCJ Refugee Centre was happy to release this documentary as a resource to create awareness about this situation around the world. The video will be…