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Extended hours for your convenience

Did you know that JMCC now offers extended hours? Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Please speak with your child’s clinician or call the Centre at 519-252-7281 for more information!  We are here for you!

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Mobile Medical Support Truck onsite at JMCC January 13, 14 and…

Windsor, ON – The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is proud to host the Mobile Medical Support (MMS) truck in the Centre’s parking lot on Friday, January 13, Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This fully accessible vehicle travels to various locations in our community to provide important […]

Holiday closure notice for JMCC from December 23 to January 5 with a festive snowflake background.
Holiday Hours 2022

JMCC will be closed for the holidays on Friday, December 23 through Thursday, January 5, reopening on Friday, January 6. We look forward to seeing you in 2023! 

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Plasman makes their annual donation to John McGivney Children’s Centre Marking…

Staff and volunteers from Plasman delivered their holiday gifts over three days this month, marking 10 years of this annual tradition supporting the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Plasman Global Headquarters in Oldcastle ON, and their Tecumseh Manufacturing Plant donated over 100 items ranging from games, craft supplies and books, to cause-effect and switch-adapted toys […]

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Celebrating abilities on International Day of Persons with Disabilities and every…

Windsor, ON – Marked annually on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities in society. The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) supports over 3,000 children and youth with disabilities and their families annually in Windsor-Essex and is committed to enriching their lives […]

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Moramos Shrine Club Donations Top $50,000 to the John McGivney Children’s…

The Moramos Shrine Club members presented a cheque to the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) this morning, bringing their total donations to $55,000.00.  “We are extremely grateful,” said Jessica Sartori, JMCC CEO. “The Moramos Shrine Club has been donating to JMCC for 10 years, allowing us to purchase much-needed equipment. In addition to supporting our […]

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'Tis the Season of Giving: Support JMCC this Holiday Season

This holiday season, our hearts are filled with gratitude for our donors who continue to believe in the work that we do. The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) team has proudly served Windsor-Essex for over 40 years, enriching and celebrating the lives of children and youth with disabilities, by providing child focused, family-centred care.   […]

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Children's Healthcare Family Network is Seeking Input

The Children’s Healthcare Canada’s Family Network wants to understand how the pandemic has changed the way child health organizations engage, consult and partner with family partners. The results of this survey will be used to illustrate the current state of family partnership in Canada. The Family Network will use the results to guide recommendations to […]

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Mobile Medical Support Truck onsite at JMCC November 16 & 18

Windsor, ON – The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is proud to host the Mobile Medical Support (MMS) truck in the Centre’s parking lot on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This fully accessible vehicle travels to various locations in our community to provide important health services including: […]