FCJ Refugee Centre

Listen to a new episode of our Podcast Borderless Voices celebrating Human Rights Day! In this episode, many participants share their thoughts, and our main guest is Co-Executive Director Diana Gallego. She addresses questions about immigration issues and their intersection with human rights, discussing topics such as the fundamental rights of refugees and precarious migrants. She also explores misconceptions, including the claim that economic issues in the country are caused by immigrants. Credits: Tenzin Phakdon 🔗 Link https://lnkd.in/ggPZNJzZ #HumanRightsDay #Canada #fcjrefugeecentre

It’s that time of year when everything feels extra special! Thanks to our amazing team, the holiday gifts are wrapped and ready to go. Tomorrow, the toy drive will bring joy to all the families. A big thank you to everyone who donated!. #toys #toydrive #ToyDrive2024 #holidays #holidayseason

What a wonderful evening we had on Friday! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first winter fundraising party. Your presence made the event extra special and helped us raise funds to ensure the continuation of the amazing work our team is doing. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped us honor our founder, Loly Rico. Thank you, Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Alejandra Bravo, for your attendance and support. Your dedication to our mission and encouragement for the work we do truly mean the world to us. #Fundraising #RefugeeSupport #Toronto

🎶 TOMORROW at this time, we'll be dancing the night away! 💃🕺 Join us at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto for a magical evening featuring Rimay Canada—a vibrant musical band that expresses their soul through folkloric music, cumbia, salsa, and so much more! 🌟 If you can’t make it in person, you can still support this unforgettable evening by purchasing Community Tickets—a meaningful way to help others attend while supporting the cause. Every contribution makes a difference! 📅 Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 🕰️ Time: Starting at 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Centre for Social Innovation, Toronto Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gAy5vNu4 #RimayCanada #LiveMusic #Cumbia #Salsa #TorontoEvents #FundraisingEvent #FCJRefugeeCentre #DanceForACause

🎶 All That Duo is joining the FCJ Refugee Centre Winter Fundraising Party! 🎤🎸 Enjoy iconic hits from the 60s to the 2000s performed by David Burlacu and Y Josephine. 🗓 When: December 6, 2024, 6 PM - 9 PM 📍 Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst St., Toronto 🎟 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gAy5vNu4 #FCJRefugeeCentre #WinterFundraising #AllThatDuo #LiveMusicToronto #SupportRefugees

🌟 Get Ready to Dance the Night Away! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Café & Cacao, a vibrant multicultural arts and culture company specializing in Colombian folk dance, will be performing live at the FCJ Refugee Centre Winter Fundraising Party! 💃🎶 🗓 When: December 6, 2024, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst St., Toronto ✨ Don’t miss this incredible night of music, dance, and celebration! Your ticket purchase helps support our core programs assisting refugees and precarious migrants. 🎟 Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gAy5vNu4 Let’s come together to celebrate diversity and make a difference! 🌍💙 📢 Spread the word by tagging your friends and sharing this post! #FCJRefugeeCentre #WinterFundraising #CaféAndCacao #LiveMusic #TorontoEvents #DanceForACause #SupportRefugees #CommunityLove

During the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) consultation in Ottawa, we had the valuable opportunity to meet with IRCC officials to discuss pressing migrant rights issues. The conversation focused particularly on concerns surrounding exploitative recruitment practices and the significant lack of adequate supports and protections for victims. Joined by fellow advocates, members of the CCR, and migrant workers with lived experience, we collectively highlighted the shortcomings in current policies and immigration remedies. Together, we advocated for meaningful changes that would allow migrants to seek justice and recover—both financially and psychologically—from the harm caused by fraudulent, coercive, and deceptive recruiters and employers. FCJ Refugee Centre DTMF | RHFW

🎉 Meet Selvajayan Vijayarangan: Making a Difference Every Day! 🎉 Selvajayan Vijayarangan, a dedicated Housing Support Worker at FCJ Refugee Centre, is passionate about connecting with clients and making a positive impact on their lives. 💙 "I feel privileged that I get to make a positive impact in the lives of my clients," he shares. At FCJ Refugee Centre, Selva has embraced the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds. 🌍 "It was a whole new world when I joined the Centre. There are various issues concerning refugees, and even after one year, I'm still learning to serve the community better," he reflects. ✨ Want to hear more inspiring stories like Selva's? ✨ Join us on December 6th and meet our incredible team who work tirelessly to make a difference! 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out—purchase yours today: https://lnkd.in/gAy5vNu4 #FCJRefugeeCentre #FundraiserEvent #MakingADifference #SupportRefugees #TorontoEvents

A future without violence is possible! Violence against women is a reality that not only affects individual lives, but also prevents the development of fair, equitable, and sustainable societies. As the UN states: “No society can prosper if half of its population lives in fear.” This November 25, we raise our voices against sexism, discrimination, and impunity, remembering that this fight includes all women, regardless of their origin, immigration status, or socioeconomic situation. It is a call to break the silence, strengthen mutual support, and demand concrete actions that guarantee a future free of violence for all. #VAWCFreeCommunityStartsWithMe #VAWCAwareness #WomenEmpoweringWomen

Come celebrate with us at our special fundraising event on December 6th, 2024! ✨ Can’t make it? You can still make a difference! ✨ 💛 Purchase a Community Support Ticket – $150.00 Support two community members, including clients and volunteers, by covering their ticket costs. Your contribution ensures that those we serve can join the celebration, even if you can’t attend. 👉 Follow the link for more information and tickets: https://lnkd.in/gAy5vNu4 #FundraisingEvent #CommunitySupport #FCJRefugeeCentre #GivingBack