Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As you know, I am a member of the Board of Directors of the FCJ Refugee Centre, and I am happy to participate in the 2025 Ride for Refuge. The FCJ team has set a goal to fundraise $30,000.00, and as part of that the Board has set the goal to fundraise $4,000.00. The Centre provides supports for refugees and others at risk due to their immigration status. Some of the Centre's programmes and services include:

🔸Providing legal support and information to refugees and migrants;

🔸Providing temporary shelter for women and children, as well as housing support and referrals for refugees; 

🔸ESL classes;

🔸Programming for youth including access to education;

🔸Support for survivors of human trafficking;

🔸Food security programs and more!

Everyone who donates $20 or more will get an income tax receipt immediately.  All donations whether big or small are greatly appreciated as every dollar makes a difference. 

Feel free to come out on Saturday October 4th for the actual bike ride or walk in support of this initiative at Cedarvale Park, 443 Arlington Avenue, Toronto. Come between 2:30-3:00 for registration and brief remarks, the "send off" ride/ walk starts at 3:00 p.m.

I thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

Warm Regards 🚴🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️💕💫

-s.g