Dear friends , we wanted to update you on some changes we are doing during our INTAKE DAY on Mondays.
To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, FCJ REFUGEE CENTRE changed the DROP INS on Mondays to orientations by phone or by e-mail. If you want to refer clients to us please provide them with the following contact information:
416-469 97 54 with Alexandra or Email info@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande valley informed us today that the covid-19 (coronavirus), as well as possible quarantines pose a threat to Sr. Norma’s ministry with susceptible refugees at the USA-Mexican border. As such, they are cancelling all of sr. Norma’s travel plans and will reschedule this event in Toronto for a later date. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may present to you. Together in solidarity with all refugees, migrants and those who work with them.
You are welcome to come and learn about different immigration issues on Mondays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Join the Legal Assistance of Windsor and FCJ Refugee Centre as we present a forum on the ongoing exploitation and trafficking of international migrants in Windsor . The more we arm ourselves with the critical knowledge of exploitation that is rife in our community, the better we can do to work towards a brighter future for all. This day will be complete with panel experts, network resources, and activities. Let’s break the chains of human trafficking together.
To register click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-fcj-presents-forum-on-international-migrant-trafficking-tickets-88400966671
FCJ Youth Network is inviting newcomer youth interested in learn about storytelling and filmmaking. The project “The Past, The Present, Our Future” was launched with the Storytelling series of workshops that are taking place on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 pm.
Great turn out at the first storytelling workshop at FCJ Refugee Centre. The workshop was facilitated by Shay Shay, who guided the whole group through storytelling techniques.
With the participation of more than 15 youths, the FCJ Youth Network started their film project.
If you could not make the first week of February, you can still join the group any Wednesday and catch up on the project.
The film initiative aim is to highlight the experiences of newcomer youth in Toronto and is looking to have different voices of youth involved in the project.
FCJ Refugee Centre has an open door policy so any youth who wants to join the project is welcome to come. We are located at 208 Oakwood Ave. (one block north from St Clair West).
Contact person: Tee-Jay Ndjoze Siririka
t.ndjoze@fcjrefugeecentre.org
We are very pleased to announce a new pilot program that FCJ has began in this new year along with the support of the city of Toronto. Our program “Finding Home in Inclusive Neighbourhood’s (FHIN)”, offers a new opportunity to refugee claimant families in order to address the housing issues and lack of space in shelters that newcomers face in Toronto. We aim to work with refugee houses and shelters inside the city of Toronto, so we are able to conduct regular orientation sessions that provide information on the refugee determination process, and on the option of the finding home outside of Toronto. The goal of the program is to support refugee claimant families and individuals who want to voluntarily re-settle outside of Toronto by connecting refugee claimants with service providers outside of the city, ensuring the access of services in the resettled location, and providing free transportation to support the move. If you are a refugee organization in or out of the city of Toronto, or a refugee claimant who is interested in this program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Natalie Gardiner & Sebastián Garcia Arango
Finding Home in Inclusive Neighbourhoods Project Coordinators
fhin@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Our Winter Newsletter is out now! You can find a lot of information on our new programs and upcoming events:
The FCJ Refugee Centre recognizes that all uprooted people have strengths and capacities to contribute to the host country where their migration status is irregular. We understand and empathize with the experiences of precarious migrants who are viewed as disposable/temporary labour in Canada. The Centre strives to offer holistic support and find ways and means to help people formalize their status where possible.
Thus the intention of this tool kit is to share information with people with precarious status about access to services, what are the possibilities to regularize their immigration status, and what are their rights.
Take a look at the Tool Kit click here
The youth group is a place you can come and feel appreciated. All of your troubles and struggles disappear, and you are respected”. Chinue
On the last Wednesday of every month the FCJ Youth Network gather to celebrate a night full of amazing food, culture and music.
During the Family Dinner, the youth are ready to share a special recipe that they have selected from home. The secret of every recipe is a special ingredient: a lot of love!
Their Recipe Book “The Bestie Book” is a collection of memories, recipes, poems and much more.To read it please follow the link here: “THe Bestie Book”
You are invited to join our Family Dinner on the last Wednesday of every month and bring your recipe.
Upcoming Family Dinners from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Wednesday January 28 and Wednesday February 27
