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Colorful comic-style poster for Super Hero Fun Day at JMCC featuring a superhero and a Saturday calendar.
Superhero Fun Day is back!

After a three year hiatus, Superhero Fun Day is back at the John McGivney Children’s Centre.  Superhero Fun Day welcomes children of all abilities and their families to enjoy a free day of outdoor fun, food and drinks. Everyone is invited to dress as their favourite superhero, enjoy our accessible Play McGivney playground, meet local […]

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2023 Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act –…

The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) is the primary legislation governing child, youth and family services that are provided, funded or licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. This includes services such as: child welfare youth justice services secure treatment children’s developmental services out-of-home care services (also known as residential […]

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JMCC seeking gently used toys

JMCC is looking for gently used toys for a Toy Exchange Table at our Super Hero Fun Day! If you have toys that are in good condition with no fabric or small pieces and could be passed onto another child, please bring them into JMCC by Wednesday, June 14th. Then, come visit our Toy Exchange […]

Invitation for the 2022-2023 Annual General Meeting on June 13, 2023 with tree graphic.
Notice of John McGivney Children's Centre Annual General Meeting

Our John McGivney Children’s Centre Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday June 13, 2023. Location: John McGivney Children’s Centre 3945 Matchet Road Windsor, Ontario Tiime: 5:00pm Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Rachelle Roubous by Friday June 9, 2023.  Thank you.  

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John McGivney Children's Centre seeking Chief Executive Officer – an exciting…

The John McGivney Children’s Centre Board is looking for a passionate, caring and courageous leader who can inspire and motivate staff through an inclusive and engaging leadership style and will work collaboratively with families, funders and community partners to ensure the continued success of its programs throughout the region of Windsor/Essex County. Reporting directly to an […]

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JMCC receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant that will have a lasting,…

(Left to Right: Jenn Jovanovski, JMCC Director Client Services, MPP Todd McCarthy, MPP Andrew Dowie, Ken Kapustiak JMCC Board President, Paul Huras JMCC Interim CEO. Seated Faith Turner JMCC Youth Advisory Committee) Today, the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) welcomed Andrew Dowie, MPP Windsor-Tecumseh and Todd McCarthy, MPP Durham and Parliamentary Assistant to the President […]

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Update: New CEO Recruitment

The JMCC Board of Directors has contracted the firm, Legacy Executive Search Partners, to conduct the search for our new CEO. A committee of the Board of Directors will be reviewing applications. This search is expected to wrap up this summer and in the meantime, Paul Huras will remain as Interim CEO. We are committed […]

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Help and Hope for Kids with Disabilities, their Families and Caregivers…

High inflation and housing costs are placing more pressures on many families of kids and youth with disabilities. It’s already 4X more expensive to raise a child with disability. Families face many unexpected and out-of-pocket expenses. Equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and braces are only partially covered by OHIP or by private insurance if they […]

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Support JMCC on May 10 for McHappy Day 2023!

We’ve got some McHappy news to share! The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) has been chosen as the charity partner for McHappy Day in Windsor-Essex on Wednesday, May 10, 2023! McHappy Day is an exciting part of McDonald’s efforts to raise funds in support of children and families in need. This year, on May 10th, […]

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Come join in the fun: Apply today for 2023 Summer Camp at…

The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is hosting three summer camps throughout the 2023 summer!  Camp activities will include:  Crafts Nature walks  Various recreational activities There are three camps to choose from: Camp 1: July 10 to July 20 Camp 2: July 24 to August 3 Camp 3: August 8 to August 17 (Note: this camp […]