Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre is a community based organization driven by passion, innovation, and a strong commitment to social justice, community engagement and collaboration.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE JANE/FINCH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY CENTRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre is an incorporated non-profit, charitable organization.
The J/FCFC is governed by an 11 person volunteer Board of Directors elected by individual, community and organizational membership at the Annual General Meeting. There are vacancies on the Board of Directors for a three year term.

Financial Advocacy and Problem Solving Workshop

You are invited to participate in a free workshop

When: February 7, 2012
Topic: “Banking Services"
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 4400 Jane Street, Community Room
Light Dinner will be provided

For more information call Tanya at: 416-663-2733 ext. 279

Highlights - 1976 to 2011

1976-1981

• Secured our first temporary space at Driftwood Public School
• Space was secured at 4400 Jane Street – 2 recreation rooms
• First staff were hired
• Staff was given for one-day a week from Children’s Aid Society to support the Centre in its development
• Received a federal grant, called Canada Works where 6 staff was hired for 6 months to work in 5 local organizations in the community. Staff were hired from South Asia, Africa, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean
• First student placement did her practicum at the Centre in Community Development (CD)
• Received funding from Ministry of Culture and Recreation, City of North York, Metro Social Services, Ministry of Community and Social Services, United Way and the Ministry of Health

Women Moving Forward

In August 2011, Women Moving Forward celebrated the graduation of our most recent groups: the Mother of Pearls and the Crimson Rose Glass Wings.  Graduates are currently enrolled at York University and George Brown College, as well as working to complete their high school diplomas at local adult learning centres.  On September 7th, 2011, WMF welcomed our newest group of women, the Noble Queens.  In recognition of the great work the program is doing, WMF was highlighted in the National Council of Welfare's report, "The Dollar and Sense of Solving Poverty" (September 28th, 2011) as a program that is effectively working to reduce poverty among sole-support mothers.  On October 5th and 6th, WMF was also featured in a two-part  documentary for CBC Radio's evening program, Ideas, called "Boot Ca

Financial Advocacy and Problem Solving Program

The FAPS model provides support services on financial literacy to low-income individuals and families, newcomers and youth. These supports include:

1. Mobile Community Financial Worker (MCFW): The Worker provides one to one support to participants who are facing financial barriers.
2. Income Tax Clinic: This service is provided by the MCFW and volunteers.
3. Workshops on Financial Literacy: The objectives of the workshops are to build capacity of community services staff members and its participants. This program will be provided by United Way volunteers from the financial sector.

For more information on financial education supports and income tax services contact: Tanya Loor, Financial Literacy Mobile Worker at 416-663-2733, ext. 279.

The Spot

The Spot Where YOU(th) Wanna Be, located at Yorkgate Mall, 1 Yorkgate Blvd, North York is a youth dedicated space that offers a drop-in space where youth can access community resources and information. We run after school programs Monday - Saturday.
Hours of operation: Monday 12:00-9:00pm, Tuesday - Friday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Saturday 11:3am - 5:00pm

Programs Include: Brother's We'll Become (a young men's empowerment program,) A Community Kitchen, A G Thing (a young women's group,) newcomer youth settlement services and much more.

Come by and join one of our many programs and gain 40 hours of community service, gain leadership skills and meet new friends. For more information call 416-663-2733 ext. 290 or drop by.

Early Years Programs & Celebrations

The Early Years Centre took families to the Toronto Zoo and Centre Island. The families had a wonderful time on the trips.

At the Early Years Centre, we provide free programs and workshops for parents/caregivers and children 0-6 years.

Upcoming Events:

* Tobermory Program will re-open at the end of October
* Holiday Party first week of December
* Chum Christmas Toy Drive in December

For more information, please call 416-663-2733 ext. 264 or 244, or stop in and pick up one of our calendars.
Jane/Finch Mall—1911 Finch Ave West

2010 Green Toronto Award Winners

On Friday, April 23, the Green Change Project emerged as winner of the Green Toronto Award, under the category of Community Projects. We are truly honoured to receive this award and thank Zerofootprint for nominating the project.

We would like to thank all of our partners for their support, the Green Change Agents for their hard work and the other finalists for their combined efforts in greening our City. Most importantly, we thank the community for embracing the project and inviting Green Change Agents into your homes to talk about your commitment to the environment. Together we can accomplish great things!

Video Captures the Spirit of the Women Moving Forward Project

Women Moving Forward captures the spirit of the a group of young single mothers in a support program that helps them get back to school and break the cycle of poverty. See video here http://vimeo.com/7469729

SAY NO!!! TO SCHOOL CLOSURES

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is trying to close one or two schools in our community. Driftwood, Shoreham, Gosford, Blacksmith and Brookview are being threatened.

Our understanding is that TDSB wants to sell closed school lands to pay for needed repairs and additions to their buildings because the province will not fund these properly. This sell-off will not solve the Board’s problems but it will take valuable community resources away from you and your children.

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