PollinateTO grants help support community-led projects that support pollinators and biodiversity.

This year in #DavenportTO , recipients included FCJ Refugee Centre, St. Luigi School Garden Brigade, and FH Miller Jr PS Naturalist Club! 🐝

➡️ Learn more: toronto.ca/services-payme…

Getting our backyard ready to welcome pollinators! Thanks to the City of Toronto PollinateTO Grants.
#pollinatorgarden #pollinators #pollinateTO

Many undocumented youth struggle to access public services like health care and education. Does Canada do enough to protect them? Steve Paikin asked Sarah Pole (@jfcy), Akil, Arlo Kempf (@OISEUofT) & Stefan Enrique Joseph Kallikaden (@RefugeeCentre) tvo.org/video/who-are-…

Stefan Enrique Joseph Kallikaden, Youth and Access to Education Coordinator at FCJ Refugee Centre, participated at the TVO program TVO Today | The Agenda with Steve Paikin, talking about undocumented youth in Canada. Don't miss it!
Watch the full video here: 👇
fcjrefugeecentre.org/2024/05/who-ar…

FCJ Refugee Centre is seeking a new member for the organization’s Board of Directors, with financial management and accounting experience. This is a key volunteer position with a vital role in supporting our organization’s financial health:
fcjrefugeecentre.org/2024/05/call-f…

We participated in the City of Toronto’s SPIDER Program Open Dialogues, with a presentation by Anti-Human Trafficking Manager, Jovana Blagovcanin, about 'Barriers to Services: victims of labour trafficking and exploitation.' Thank you for having us! 👇
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'More precarity and a legal limbo for vulnerable persons'
Sharry Aiken (Sharry Aiken), President of FCJ Refugee Centre’s Board of Directors, at the Senate, about the proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. 👇
fcjrefugeecentre.org/2024/05/more-p…

All Torontonians are invited to welcome and celebrate newcomers at the 10th annual Toronto Newcomer Day! The festivities include a showcase of cultural performances, a Citizenship ceremony for new Canadians, diverse foods, and more. #TOnewcomerDay
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The #TONewcomerDay stage program is always epic! This year is no different. Don't miss performances by Nawa Choir, @NgomaDrumDance & mother-daughter hoop dance duo Myranda and Rosary Spence! toronto.ca/NewcomerDay

You are invited to perform at our 'Diverse Residents, One Community' Street Party festival on June 15th! This is a good opportunity to show your unique talents through a day of music, dance, and food from all over the world. Contact us before June 1st! 👇
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GET READY FOR OUR STREET PARTY!
Let’s get together and build community! The FCJ Refugee Centre’s annual 'Diverse Residents, One Community' Street Party is coming up!
- When: June 154, 12pm to 6pm
- Where: Right outside of our office location
- Address: 208 Oakwood Ave., Toronto

'We know that people who aren’t here regularly need to be supported and taken care of' - PM Justin Trudeau responded because we took action.

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All Torontonians are invited to welcome and celebrate newcomers at the 10th annual Toronto Newcomer Day! The festivities include a showcase of cultural performances, a Citizenship ceremony for new Canadians, diverse foods, and more. #TOnewcomerDay
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fcjrefugeecentre.org/2024/05/celebr…

What can you expect at #TOnewcomerDay ?

🎶Music
🍢Food
🇨🇦 Info & resources
😃Fun

Join us this Thursday at Nathan Phillips Square from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn more at toronto.ca/NewcomerDay

FCJ Refugee Centre participated in the Made in Africa International Exhibition on May 17th. Thank you to the Pelletier Teenage Mothers Foundation-PTMOF Pelletier Teenage Mothers Foundation for inviting us to be part of the event and for providing support to newcomers.

Some pictures of our team at the LGBTQ+ Refugees Rights March yesterday, demanding housing, health, justice, and status for all.

#refugeerights #StatusForAll