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FCJ REFUGEE CENTRE

LXCL:FCJ Refugee Centre serves refugees and others at risk due to their immigration status, and welcomes anyone asking for advice, counsel and support regarding these issues. We address systemic issues that newly arrived refugee claimants face in Canada including lack of resources, marginalization, and discrimination.

The 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner will be a celebration of all we have achieved, an opportunity to thank all those who have supported us, and a shared commitment to continue fighting for the rights of uprooted people, alongside whom we have walked for more than three decades. Together, we&rsquo;ll honour the journeys of refugees and precarious migrants, and the community that walks with them toward safety, dignity, and belonging. We&rsquo;re delighted that <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.alexneve.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Alex Neve</a>, a leading voice in human rights, will join us as our Honouree and Featured Speaker for this special occasion. Your presence helps sustain the Centre&rsquo;s core programs: Immigration Help &amp; Refugee Protection, Settlement &amp; Integration, and Public Education for individuals facing systemic barriers. Choose your ticket option below and reserve your seats as we prepare for an inclusive and welcoming evening.

35th Anniversary Gala Dinner

As the world comes together for the 2026 World Cup, World in a Bowl brings that energy off the pitch and to the table. Whether you&#39;re following the games or are simply curious to explore global cuisines, this is your chance to connect with others over a shared love of food and community. Guests will gather at one table to enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by the countries competing in that day&rsquo;s matches. Led by Chef Diego, the multi-dish, family style dinner will highlight flavours from Senegal and France. IMPACTBeyond the table, World in a Bowl is about impact. All proceeds will support the FCJ Refugee Centre, helping fund sports programs and equipment for refugee children and youth in Toronto&mdash;creating opportunities to play, connect, and belong. MENUPlease note: This is a set menu containing peanuts/nuts, and some dishes may be spicy. While vegetarian options will also be served, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate other dietary restrictions or preferences.&nbsp; Small Plates: Ndambe and Cassoulet Fusion on Baguette Crostinis; Pain Boulette Mains: Steak Yuca Frites with Garlic-Parsley Rof sauce; Roast Chicken with Maf&eacute;; Roast Eggplant and chickpeas with Maf&eacute;; Layered Ratatouille with Yassa Sides: Broken Rice; Creamy Potato Puree; Green Bean Salad; Leafy Green Salad Desert: Mango Tart with Peanut Crunch Drinks: Bissap (hibiscus, non-acloholic); selection of wines and beer TICKETSSeating is limited, and reservations are required to secure your spot in advance. MORE INFOFor more information, please visit our Instagram account <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/wiab.toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wiab.toronto</a> or contact us at wiabtoronto@gmail.com We look forward to welcoming you on June 16th!&nbsp;

World in a Bowl

<h3>✨ FCJ Refugee Centre Silent Art Auction ✨</h3>Celebrating Artistic Solidarity & Supporting Community ProgramsThis silent auction features a unique collection of artwork generously donated by artists who participated in our 3rd Annual Art Show & Benefit. These pieces, created by a diverse group of refugee, newcomer, precarious status artists and allies, were originally showcased in a powerful exhibition that celebrated Refugee Rights Day and the 40th anniversary of the Singh Decision—a historic moment in Canada’s human rights journey.While many artworks found loving homes during the event, a number of stunning pieces remain available — and now, you have the special opportunity to take one home.All proceeds from the silent auction will go directly toward FCJ Refugee Centre’s core programs, including housing support, immigration and settlement services, case management, and youth & education initiatives. Your support allows us to continue offering holistic, wraparound care to individuals and families navigating complex migration journeys.Take your time, explore each piece, and know that every bid makes a meaningful impact. Thank you for standing with us in solidarity, creativity, and community care.

3rd Annual Art Show & Benefit | Silent Auction

<h3>Refugee and Im/Migrant Youth Conference</h3>"Leading Change, Implementing Solutions, and Sharing Knowledge"<hr /><h4>Who Should Attend:</h4><ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1;box-sizing:inherit">Youth</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1;box-sizing:inherit">Organizations that serve youth</li></ul>Join us to connect, collaborate, and strategize on creating solutions for refugee and migrant youth.<hr /><h4>Key Highlights:</h4><ul><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Inspiring Discussions: Explore innovative approaches to empower youth.</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Solution-Oriented Panels: Share and learn actionable solutions.</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);box-sizing:inherit">Knowledge Exchange: Build networks to enhance community impact.</li></ul>

Refugee and Im/Migrant Youth Conference

Join us for a special evening dedicated to supporting the core programs and impactful work of the FCJ Refugee Centre!Enjoy live music, delicious food, dance shows, exciting raffles, and the chance to build connections with others who share your passion for making a difference. This is also a great opportunity to meet our team and learn more about the incredible work they do every day.Be part of our community and join a movement of positive change!<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">When: December 6, 2024</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2R4<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1729882635/bcld9qqgpitfoqloeagz.png" style="width:186px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:5px 0px 5px 5px;text-align:right;max-width:calc(100% - 5px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;float:right" /></li></ul>All funds raised will be directed to the Loly & Francisco Rico Endowment Fund. For those who cannot attend but still wish to support our fundraising efforts, you can <a href="https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/donate/]" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">donate</a> to help sustain FCJ Refugee Centre’s core programs! P.S. Please note that spaces for this exclusive event are limited to adults only. Tips to bartenders at the event will be solely in cash.

Winter Fundraising Party

This 2026-2027 academic year, students in Criminology (starting with CRM 360: Criminalizing Global Migration) and a growing coalition of&nbsp;campus partners are engaged in a &quot;We&#39;re Better Together: Our Canada Includes  Immigrants and Refugees!&quot; Campaign inspired by the Canadian Council for Refugees and their partners&#39; work (<a fr-original-style="" href="https://bettertogethercanada.ca/about/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://bettertogethercanada.ca/about/</a>) to combat racism and exclusion and build more inclusive communities. Our November 25&nbsp;2026 Walk with Uprooted People in support of FCJ Refugee Centre this Fall at TMU is one of our core activities! 🚶&zwj;♀️🌍 By donating or (even better!) creating or joining a fundraising team (click fundraise above!), you help FCJ Refugee Centre provide<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;concrete supports&nbsp;</a>such as legal help, housing assistance, health care, a Youth Network, and a safe space for refugees and precarious migrants in our community. We will walk November 25th from the TMU Campus to Metro Hall. FCJ Refugee Centre is a Toronto-based organization that has been supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants for 35 years! By participating in the campaign, whether through fundraising, donating, volunteering, or organizing an initiative, TMU students and partners are helping ensure that refugees and migrants have access to the support they need and that their voices are recognized. Your steps, your solidarity! Every donation and 100% of every donation backs FCJ Refugee Centre&rsquo;s work to challenge systemic barriers and uphold the dignity and rights of people seeking safety. Sign up, invite others, and walk in community as part of the We&rsquo;re Better Together TMU Migrant Solidarity Campaign! The donations are also tax deductible. Our partnering groups to date include: Courses:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/2026-2027/courses/criminology/CRM/360/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CRM 360:</a>&nbsp;Criminalizing Global Migration<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/2026-2027/courses/criminology/CRM/303/" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CRM 303:</a>&nbsp;Immigration &amp; Refugee Protection in CJS<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/2026-2027/courses/criminology/CRM/406/" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CRM 406</a>: Refugee Governance, Criminalization, and Social Justice<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/calendar/programs-and-courses/immigration-settlement-studies/#!accordion-1600186683548-course-listings" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">IS8931: Refugee Issues</a>&nbsp;(Immigration &amp; Settlement Studies MA Program) TMU&nbsp;Departments, Student Clubs &amp; Projects:CriminologyCriminology Course Union (CCU)Faculty of Arts Community Engaged Learning &amp; Teaching&nbsp;Immigration and Settlement Studies MA ProgramOffice of Social InnovationPen for JusticePolitics and Governance Student AssociationSoli*CityTMU Women Of Colour In Law (WOCINLAW)&nbsp;Community PartnersFCJ Refugee CentreCanadian Council for Refugees

This 2026-2027 academic year, students in Criminology (starting with CRM 360: Criminalizing Global Migration) and a growing coalition of campus partners are engaged in a "We're Better Together: Our Canada Includes Immigrants and Refugees!" Campaign inspired by the Canadian Council for Refugees and their partners' work (https://bettertogethercanada.ca/about/) to combat racism and exclusion and build more inclusive communities.Our November 25 2026 Walk with Uprooted People in support of FCJ Refugee Centre this Fall at TMU is one of our core activities! 🚶‍♀️🌍By donating or (even better!) creating or joining a fundraising team (click fundraise above!), you help FCJ Refugee Centre provide concrete supports such as legal help, housing assistance, health care, a Youth Network, and a safe space for refugees and precarious migrants in our community. We will walk November 25th from the TMU Campus to Metro Hall.FCJ Refugee Centre is a Toronto-based organization that has been supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants for 35 years! By participating in the campaign, whether through fundraising, donating, volunteering, or organizing an initiative, TMU students and partners are helping ensure that refugees and migrants have access to the support they need and that their voices are recognized.Your steps, your solidarity!Every donation and 100% of every donation backs FCJ Refugee Centre’s work to challenge systemic barriers and uphold the dignity and rights of people seeking safety. Sign up, invite others, and walk in community as part of the We’re Better Together TMU Migrant Solidarity Campaign! The donations are also tax deductible.Our partnering groups to date include:Courses:CRM 360: Criminalizing Global MigrationCRM 303: Immigration & Refugee Protection in CJSCRM 406: Refugee Governance, Criminalization, and Social JusticeIS8931: Refugee Issues (Immigration & Settlement Studies MA Program)TMU Departments, Student Clubs & Projects:CriminologyCriminology Course Union (CCU)Faculty of Arts Community Engaged Learning & Teaching Immigration and Settlement Studies MA ProgramOffice of Social InnovationPen for JusticePolitics and Governance Student AssociationSoli*CityTMU Women Of Colour In Law (WOCINLAW) Community PartnersFCJ Refugee CentreCanadian Council for Refugees

Fall 2026 TMU Walk with Uprooted People for FCJ Refugee Centre (Part of We’re Better Together TMU Migrant Solidarity Campaign)

Welcome to the 35th Anniversary Gala Silent Auction! 🎉 To celebrate 35 years of FCJ Refugee Centre, we are opening a special collection of artwork generously donated over the years to support the Centre and its fundraising initiatives. Whether or not you can join us at the Gala Dinner, you can be part of the celebration and show your support by bidding on a unique piece of art. It&rsquo;s also a wonderful opportunity to find a meaningful gift for a loved one this holiday season, while supporting FCJ&rsquo;s work.&nbsp; Every bid helps FCJ Refugee Centre walk alongside refugees, precarious migrants, and people at risk because of their immigration status. Funds raised support safe shelter for women and children, primary health care, English classes, legal information and support, and direct services for people who have experienced trafficking. The auction will remain open until November 30, 2026. Successful bidders will receive their items in December 2026. Thank you for celebrating 35 years of FCJ with us and for being part of our community, whether in person or in spirit. 💚

FCJ REFUGEE CENTRE

FCJ REFUGEE CENTRE

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