African groups, groups working with refugees —including FCJ Refugee Centre—, people experiencing homelessness, and other civil society groups gathered this morning on 129 Peter Street, the City of Toronto Referral and Assessment Centre, to call on all levels of government to urgently provide emergency housing and support, in order to address the current shelter system…
Here is our Summer 2023 Newsletter! In this issue you will find information about our latest street party, the World Refugee Day march (in which we took part), and the FCJ Refugee Centre Annual General Meeting, together with an in-depth article on labour trafficking, how this problem is reflected in the news, the work FCJ…
Registration for these activities is now closed Summer Book Club The FCJ Youth Network invites yo to the 2023 Summer Book Club. Pairing kids 6-12 with youth 13-30 to practice reading English, while developing their interpersonal confidence through discussions. When: Where: Summer Arts and Crafts Workshop The FCJ Refugee centre invistes you to join the…
Media release FCJ Refugee Centre COSTI Community Services Skills For Change Toronto / June 28, 2023 Community groups in Toronto are calling on the governments of Canada and Ontario, and Toronto’s Mayor-elect to act urgently to provide emergency and long-term shelter for refugee claimants in Toronto. A significant number of refugee claimants continue to arrive…
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, we walked in solidarity with those who walk across countries and continents to find safety. Together with other refugee advocates, we started our 10 Km march at Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino’s office in Toronto, and went all the way to Ireland Park, by lake Ontario. We…
This year’s FCJ Refugee Centre Diverse Residents, One Community Street Party was a really great day. We enjoyed great music and great food, we danced, we played, we had time for reflection… We built community and celebrated our diversity. Thank you so much to all the artists, speakers, volunteers, staff and everyone who made it…
We wanted to reach out to you on the significant occasion of World Refugee Day to shed a light on the ongoing refugee situation in Canada and request your generous support. At present, Canada is facing a critical refugee protection crisis, with an increasing number of individuals and families seeking safety and a chance to…
The FCJ Refugee Centre has a new landmark at the door of our office in Oakwood Avenue: a sculpture donated by the great Mexican artist Alex Flores, which was unveiled last Saturday during our Street Party. The sculpture, an installation created by Alex Flores for Pride Month, summarizes the values of solidarity and inclusiveness that…
The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants calls on the Government of Canada and all of the Provincial Governments to ensure that refugee claimants housed in federal accommodations have adequate access to legal and settlement supports.
Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees, and she will be in Toronto this coming Wednesday, June 7th, inviting everyone to walk with her in solidarity with displaced children everywhere. Walking with Amal is…
As a part of the annual Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network hosted on May 17th a hybrid forum to raise awareness and address the root causes of the ever growing labour trafficking issue in Canada. The forum identified the issue at hand, by discussing the realities of labour…
When: Wed, May 17, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Where: Central Neighbourhood House: 349 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V8. Register » The Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network presents their annual Victims and Survivors of Crime Week event on May 17th 10-12:30pm. This will be a hybrid forum to raise awareness and address the…
Our Spring 2023 Newsletter is ready! Check it out and learn everything about our new Capacity Development Training program, an innovative initiative that aims to expand our services for newcomers by collaborating with non-profit organizations across Canada that face resource limitations, while serving refugee claimants in their communities. You will also find the FCJ Refugee…
The FCJ Refugee Centre hosted on Friday a special event to say thanks to the Vaccine Ambassadors and recognize their great work during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were a key component of the success and impact of the City’s vaccine campaign, being essential points of contact in the neighbourhoods where they live and/or work, providing…
First proclaimed in 2015, Toronto Newcomer Day is an annual event held in May that welcomes newcomers to Toronto, helps them understand and access a wide range of services, and celebrates their contributions to the city All Torontonians are invited to join in welcoming newcomers in Toronto with activities and entertainment at this showcase of…
