Upcoming Events
FCJ - Street Party 2025
Let’s get together and build community! The FCJ Refugee Centre’s annual Diverse Residents, One Community Street Party is coming up!
Join us for this family event, where you’ll find activities for children, games, food, music, live performances, piñatas, and much more.
When: June 21, 2025, from 12pm to 6pm
Where: Right outside of our office location
Address: 208 Oakwood Ave., Toronto
See the video with the highlights of the Street Party 2024 »
FCJ - Annual General Meeting
FCJ Refugee Centre invites you to our Annual General Meeting. The meeting will include a presentation by Joshua Eisen, FCJ Refugee Centre’s In-House Lawyer: The Kanyinda Case & Equal access to childcare for migrant families: an overview of FCJ Refugee Centre’s joint intervention in the Supreme Court of Canada. This is an important case because it directly addresses systemic barriers that refugee claimants and other precarious migrants are facing.
This meeting is open to the public, but only members can vote.
To become a member please register and pay the membership fee ($10.00). You can pay…
Through Canada Helps at https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/get-involved/donate/ or
Sending a cheque payable to FCJ Refugee Centre, 208 Oakwood Ave., Toronto, ON M6E 2V4, or
Via E-transfer to finance@fcjrefugeecentre.org.
Please register before June 13 at noon to attend this meeting.
To register, please fill in and submit the following form located on the website at: Annual General Meeting 2025 – FCJ Refugee Centre
FCJ - Garage Sale
You’re invited to the FCJ Youth Network annual fundraising garage sale! Find something special to purchase and support newcomer youth. You will find a great assortment of donated items, including kitchenware, vintage clothing, toys, books, electronics, rugs, art and much more.
When: May 31, 2025, 10 AM to 2 PM
Where: FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2V4)
Please make sure your donation is in good condition. For questions about donations, please call reception at 416-469-9754 or send an email to fcjyn@fcjrefugeecentre.org.
All funds raised through the garage sale will go toward organizing a group trip to Canada’s Wonderland for newcomer youth in our network. This trip will provide a fun and meaningful opportunity for youth to build connections, enjoy the summer, and feel a sense of belonging in their new community.
Thank you for your generosity!
FCJ - Toronto Newcomer Day
Now in its 11th year, Toronto Newcomer Day provides a fun way for newcomers to learn how to get set up in their new city while enjoying festivities that showcase Toronto’s diversity.
Day: Wednesday May 28, 2025
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Place: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
All are welcome and admission is free.
Festivities include cultural performances, children’s activities, a food fair and marketplace, tours of City Hall, a citizenship ceremony and more than 100 information booths where newcomers can meet representatives from local organizations.