On May 28 we joined Toronto Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square, welcoming and celebrating newcomers. This annual event provides a great way to set up in the city, while enjoying festivities that showcase Toronto’s diversity. See the pictures! (20 photos):
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….
We are honoured to share that FCJ Refugee Centre Board of Directors’ President, Sharry Aiken, is the 2025 recipient of the Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) J. Shirley Denison Award, bestowed annually in recognition of significant contributions to access to justice and/or poverty issues. “For more than 30 years, Aiken has been a steadfast advocate…
Our 3rd Art Show and Benefit was amazing! Good friends, great art, fantastic music, lots of fun. Thank you everyone for coming, and especially to the artists who made this event possible. The event, which had its opening night on Refugee Rights Day and the 40th anniversary of the Singh Decision, was also a time…
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…
