Press release from the Canadian Council for Refugees: The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is pleased to announce that Diana Gallego was elected President at its Annual General Meeting on November 18th 2023. Diana has been a member of the CCR Executive Committee since last year, and comes from FCJ Refugee Centre in Toronto, where…
Our traditional holiday toys and baskets distribution started! Thank you to everyone who donated and contributed to making our food drive a big success. Your support has made this holiday season special for 110 families in need. A special acknowledgment to the Toronto Star Children’s Charities Santa Claus Fund for the gift boxes, to CP24…
“He was a community builder. He believed we can’t do the work we do without being in solidarity and building community with a human rights lens.” This is how Loly Rico, the Executive Director of FCJ Refugee Centre, described her husband, the late Francisco Rico-Martínez, during the ceremony of the 2023 Guthrie Award, presented posthumously…
Our Fall 2023 Newsletter is ready! Check it out to find all the information about the prestigious Guthrie Award received posthumously by our beloved co-director Francisco Rico-Martínez; the participation of the FCJ Youth Network at the CCR Youth Action Gathering; an update of the services we provide in our primary health clinic; the Open House…
This holiday season, let’s unite as a community to empower families with the joy of a festive dinner and a heartwarming celebration. Your contribution to our Holiday Food Drive isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in creating meaningful holiday experiences for our neighbours in need. As we come together to make this holiday season…
As we approach this year’s Giving Tuesday, we find ourselves reflecting on the challenges faced by vulnerable communities, especially the recent housing crisis in Toronto. The FCJ Refugee Centre has been at the forefront of providing settlement and immigration support to those in need, and now, more than ever, they require your help. Over the…
The Law Foundation of Ontario announced today that the late Co-Director and Co-Founder of the FCJ Refugee Centre Francisco Rico-Martínez is the posthumous recipient of the 2023 Guthrie Award, the Foundation’s signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions. It is with great pride and a profound sense of appreciation that FCJ Refugee Centre…
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….
The Youth Alliance Against Human Trafficking would like to introduce a new edition of the #StayAwakeCampaign. The #StayAwakeCampaign is a dedicated initiative spotlighting human trafficking among precarious migrant youth. Through this campaign, we adopt an intersectional lens, addressing the intertwined vulnerabilities and oppressions faced by migrant youth. We’ll focus on: Understanding human trafficking: Demystifying myths…
That was a great Ride For Refuge! Thank you so much to all of you for all your support. It allows us to continue working with vulnerable and uprooted people. It’s not being an easy year for refugees, immigrants, people without status… But thanks to your generosity, our doors remain open. The funds we raised…
We are excited to invite you to join our Playing to Act Workshop, a series of 12 sessions where you can learn basic theater knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. This is a great opportunity for young people to explore their creativity and express themselves through theater. Also it is a good way to…
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is now seeking applications for the Francisco Rico-Martinez Access to Justice Award. The award exists to honour and continue Francisco’s leadership over three decades within the CCR, and it is given on an annual basis to support a project aligned with the core commitments of the also late co-founder…
* 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. Uprooted U is an immersive and interactive academic series emulating the Post-Secondary Education…
We are thrilled to invite you to the Undocumented Residents Day event, on Thursday August 24th. For more than 30 years, the FCJ Refugee Centre has been amplifying the voices of Toronto’s most marginalized communities. We are proud to continue working alongside The City to invite all Torontonians to increase awareness, engage in discussion, and…
The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is announcing the establishment of the Francisco Rico-Martínez Award. This distinguished award is a tribute to Francisco who was an unwavering champion of refugees and marginalized communities. We are excited to share this opportunity with you, and we believe that your commitment to social justice aligns perfectly…
