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For the past 25 years, the Brad and Joanne Stannard Memorial Pie Auction has been raising funds at the Annual Harrow Fair Pie Auction, and donating all the proceeds to JMCC. Their son Todd, was born with Spina Bifida and received services from JMCC until he passed away in 1975 at the age of 7. […]
September 6, 2023
After a comprehensive search that included highly qualified candidates beyond the province of Ontario, the Board unanimously selected Ms. Jovanovski to lead the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Jenn is an authentic, charismatic and collaborative leader, bringing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong business intelligence. A champion of innovation, her leadership focuses on […]
August 1, 2023
The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians may be eligible if they pay for dental care for a child under 12 years old who does not have access to a private dental insurance plan. Depending on your adjusted family net […]
July 19, 2023
The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) has received a $90,000 grant from the Solcz Family Foundation for our new Family Support Fund. “It can cost up to four times more to raise a child with a disability,” says Jennifer Jovanovski, Director of Client Services at JMCC. “And for children with complex care needs, many parents […]
July 10, 2023
The past year has been one of challenges and opportunities! After extensive re-opening plans and COVID-19 guidelines were developed, we were able to return to in-person meetings and treatment sessions, while continuing our hybrid model that included virtual opportunities for staff and families. This has proven to be popular and we’re continuing with this progressive […]
June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023
John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) was presented with a cheque from the Windsor Essex and Tilbury McDonald’s restaurants during the JMCC Superhero Fun Day on June 17, 2023. The $53,000 will go towards JMCC’s Summer Camp Program, and to a new Outdoor Learning Space. “Camp McGivney” summer camps are specifically designed for JMCC children with […]
June 28, 2023
Fun was had by all at our Superhero Fun Day June 17th. Children of all abilities and their families enjoyed a free day of outdoor fun, food and drinks, dressing as their favourite superhero. All enjoyed our accessible Play McGivney playground, met local first responders, had fun with Zoo to You animals, rode the ENWIN skybuckets, […]
June 22, 2023
Dr. Oper has served with us as Dental Director and Pediatric Dental Consultant for the Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Program at JMCC for an astounding 41 years. Dr. Oper will be retiring later this year. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, and an MS in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Michigan, his […]
June 21, 2023
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June 12, 2023