FCJ Refugee Centre

Thank you everybody for passing by our stand at Toronto Newcomer Day! We really hope we could help! And remember, it's always Newcomer Day at the FCJ Refugee Centre 😊 Our door is open!

As the world comes together for the 2026 World Cup, we bring that energy off the pitch and to the table!

World in a Bowl is a communal, family-style dining experience that takes place on June 16th, 2026 at La Palette restaurant in Toronto. Bringing 30 guests together around one table, the evening celebrates connection, culture and storytelling. Inspired by the countries playing for the cup that day, Chef Diego and collaborators have created a menu that fuses the culinary traditions of 🇸🇳 Senegal and 🇫🇷 France.

Beyond the table, World in a Bowl is about impact. On the occasion of World Refugee Day (June 20), all proceeds from ticket sales will go to the FCJ Refugee Centre, funding sports activities and equipment for refugee and newcomer children and youth in Toronto.

For more information and to reserve your seat:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/world-in-a-bowl

📍La Palette: 492 Queen St W
🗓️ Tue June 16, 6:30 PM

Join us for our next workshop for migrant women! Facilitated by community artist Carolina Gajardo, the 'Rock Painting Workshop: Create, Connect and Heal' invites migrant women to come together in a safe and supportive space to explore art as a tool for healing, empowerment, creativity, and self-expression.

Through the simple and beautiful act of painting rocks, we will create meaningful pieces while making space for connection, reflection, and community. Art can transform ordinary objects into something unique — and remind us of our own resilience and strength.

No artistic experience is needed — just come as you are and allow yourself a moment to create.

📅 When: Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: FCJ Refugee Centre (208 Oakwood Avenue, Toronto, M6E 2V4)
🗣️ Language: English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation
🎨 Materials: All painting materials will be provided
🪨 We would greatly appreciate it if participants could bring a few clean, washed rocks to paint (optional).
✨ Experience: No previous art experience needed — just come as you are!

Spaces are limited — register by emailing [email protected].