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John McGivney Children's Centre Celebrates 2022-23!

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 […]

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John McGivney Children's Centre receives $53,000 in McHappy Day Proceeds

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 […]

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Superhero Fun Day a Great Success!

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, […]

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Dr. Tom Oper retiring after 41 years!

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 […]

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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.