News

Find out what we’ve been up to at Christie and follow us on Instagram at @CRWCTO

  • We celebrated World Refugee Day last week. Thanks to YOU - our supporters, friends, donors, neighbours, current Christie residents and former Christie residents, our World Refugee Day street party was a massive success with over 100 of you joining us to show solidarity with refugees. Solidarity with refugees is about using our power and resources to support, provide and ACT on behalf of refugees when the systems we exist in do not. You help us show this solidarity on World Refugee Day, and everyday. #worldrefugeeday2025 #worldrefugeeday
    2 months ago
  • JOIN US! Next Thursday June 19, for our annual street party. All welcome. Let’s celebrate the rights and contributions of refugees, together.
    2 months ago
  • Thank you to the Air Canada Foundation @fondation_aircanada_foundation for their generous donation of $10,000 to the Centre for Refugee Children @crcrefugee - a second donation from the Air Canada Foundation to CRC for their important work supporting unaccompanied children/youth who arrive to Canada without their families. We are grateful! . . . #refugeechildren #refugeeyouth #refugeeswelcome
    3 months ago
  • We started this 💫Friendship Program💫 together with the incredible educators at our local public school. We started this program after Christie children bravely disclosed they were having a hard time making friends in their new classrooms. Once per month, Christie children and their classmates are invited to attend an extra after-school program at their school’s gym. Kids play cooperative games, make crafts and play board games together. The goal? Foster stronger friendships and connections among Christie students and their classmates and increase students’ sense of belonging and community. Yesterday, we all made slime together! We hope this program nourishes a few new friendship and lots of fun along the way. . . . #refugeechildren #tdsb #schoolsintoronto #afterschoolprogram #afterschoolactivities #makingfriends
    3 months ago
  • Women’s Wellness Program. How it started (kick-off for the 2025 cohort back in March alongside International Women’s Day celebration!) 💜💜💜
    4 months ago
  • 🌟Some of our 2025 cohort of Women’s Wellness Program graduates, pictured alongside staff today🌟 For women living at Christie, our on-site Women’s Wellness Program is a six-week series of health and well-being workshops covering topics including parenting, art therapy, preventative healthcare, and stress management. Big thank you to our Child and Family Worker, shelter support staff, Dr.Paz and all of our other organizers and guest speakers involved in ensuring the program’s continued success for this cohort. Want to offer a workshop, gift or other supplies to our Women’s Wellness Program? Get in touch with us! . . . #refugeewomen #refugeewomenrising #womenswellness #womensprogramsintoronto
    4 months ago
  • Thank you Palmerston Public School for hosting their inaugural Culture Fest yesterday! We had SO much fun and our brave Annie*, age 8, from Christie even performed a traditional Persian song with her recorder in front of everyone. We are so proud of her. Schools are vital in the successful settlement of young people navigating a new country, language, culture - sometimes, all at the same time. New classrooms, new friends, new neighbourhoods, new routines; we are so proud (and in awe) of each and every Christie child doing an amazing job embracing the new, full tilt and full steam ahead. *names changed . . #refugeechildren #ontarioschools #everychildinschool
    5 months ago
  • February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
    5 months ago
  • *SHARE REQUEST* We are looking for school snacks! Our Food Services Team and After-School Children’s Program team provides over 20 lunches and after-school snacks to children daily. Christie is currently home to 35 young people, who are provided school snacks as part of their lunches, during after-school programs, and in the evening before bed. We currently have a need for healthy, kid-friendly and individually packaged school snacks (must be nut-free). If you can support us with school snacks (or know of an organization that can), please get in touch. . . . #refugeeswelcome #childrensnutrition #healthysnacks #refugeechildren #sheltersintoronto
    7 months ago
We celebrated World Refugee Day last week. Thanks to YOU - our supporters, friends, donors, neighbours, current Christie residents and former Christie residents, our World Refugee Day street party was a massive success with over 100 of you joining us to show solidarity with refugees. Solidarity with refugees is about using our power and resources to support, provide and ACT on behalf of refugees when the systems we exist in do not. You help us show this solidarity on World Refugee Day, and everyday. #worldrefugeeday2025 #worldrefugeeday
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
We celebrated World Refugee Day last week. Thanks to YOU - our supporters, friends, donors, neighbours, current Christie residents and former Christie residents, our World Refugee Day street party was a massive success with over 100 of you joining us to show solidarity with refugees. Solidarity with refugees is about using our power and resources to support, provide and ACT on behalf of refugees when the systems we exist in do not. You help us show this solidarity on World Refugee Day, and everyday. #worldrefugeeday2025 #worldrefugeeday
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
1/9
JOIN US! Next Thursday June 19, for our annual street party. All welcome. Let’s celebrate the rights and contributions of refugees, together.
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
JOIN US! Next Thursday June 19, for our annual street party. All welcome. Let’s celebrate the rights and contributions of refugees, together.
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
Thank you to the Air Canada Foundation @fondation_aircanada_foundation for their generous donation of $10,000 to the Centre for Refugee Children @crcrefugee - a second donation from the Air Canada Foundation to CRC for their important work supporting unaccompanied children/youth who arrive to Canada without their families. We are grateful! . . . #refugeechildren #refugeeyouth #refugeeswelcome
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
Thank you to the Air Canada Foundation @fondation_aircanada_foundation for their generous donation of $10,000 to the Centre for Refugee Children @crcrefugee - a second donation from the Air Canada Foundation to CRC for their important work supporting unaccompanied children/youth who arrive to Canada without their families. We are grateful! . . . #refugeechildren #refugeeyouth #refugeeswelcome
3 months ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
We started this 💫Friendship Program💫 together with the incredible educators at our local public school. We started this program after Christie children bravely disclosed they were having a hard time making friends in their new classrooms. Once per month, Christie children and their classmates are invited to attend an extra after-school program at their school’s gym. Kids play cooperative games, make crafts and play board games together. The goal? Foster stronger friendships and connections among Christie students and their classmates and increase students’ sense of belonging and community. Yesterday, we all made slime together! We hope this program nourishes a few new friendship and lots of fun along the way. . . . #refugeechildren #tdsb #schoolsintoronto #afterschoolprogram #afterschoolactivities #makingfriends
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
We started this 💫Friendship Program💫 together with the incredible educators at our local public school. We started this program after Christie children bravely disclosed they were having a hard time making friends in their new classrooms. Once per month, Christie children and their classmates are invited to attend an extra after-school program at their school’s gym. Kids play cooperative games, make crafts and play board games together. The goal? Foster stronger friendships and connections among Christie students and their classmates and increase students’ sense of belonging and community. Yesterday, we all made slime together! We hope this program nourishes a few new friendship and lots of fun along the way. . . . #refugeechildren #tdsb #schoolsintoronto #afterschoolprogram #afterschoolactivities #makingfriends
3 months ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
Women’s Wellness Program. How it started (kick-off for the 2025 cohort back in March alongside International Women’s Day celebration!) 💜💜💜
Women’s Wellness Program. How it started (kick-off for the 2025 cohort back in March alongside International Women’s Day celebration!) 💜💜💜
Women’s Wellness Program. How it started (kick-off for the 2025 cohort back in March alongside International Women’s Day celebration!) 💜💜💜
Women’s Wellness Program. How it started (kick-off for the 2025 cohort back in March alongside International Women’s Day celebration!) 💜💜💜
Women’s Wellness Program. How it started (kick-off for the 2025 cohort back in March alongside International Women’s Day celebration!) 💜💜💜
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
Women’s Wellness Program. How it started (kick-off for the 2025 cohort back in March alongside International Women’s Day celebration!) 💜💜💜
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
🌟Some of our 2025 cohort of Women’s Wellness Program graduates, pictured alongside staff today🌟 For women living at Christie, our on-site Women’s Wellness Program is a six-week series of health and well-being workshops covering topics including parenting, art therapy, preventative healthcare, and stress management. Big thank you to our Child and Family Worker, shelter support staff, Dr.Paz and all of our other organizers and guest speakers involved in ensuring the program’s continued success for this cohort. Want to offer a workshop, gift or other supplies to our Women’s Wellness Program? Get in touch with us! . . . #refugeewomen #refugeewomenrising #womenswellness #womensprogramsintoronto
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
🌟Some of our 2025 cohort of Women’s Wellness Program graduates, pictured alongside staff today🌟 For women living at Christie, our on-site Women’s Wellness Program is a six-week series of health and well-being workshops covering topics including parenting, art therapy, preventative healthcare, and stress management. Big thank you to our Child and Family Worker, shelter support staff, Dr.Paz and all of our other organizers and guest speakers involved in ensuring the program’s continued success for this cohort. Want to offer a workshop, gift or other supplies to our Women’s Wellness Program? Get in touch with us! . . . #refugeewomen #refugeewomenrising #womenswellness #womensprogramsintoronto
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
Thank you Palmerston Public School for hosting their inaugural Culture Fest yesterday! We had SO much fun and our brave Annie*, age 8, from Christie even performed a traditional Persian song with her recorder in front of everyone. We are so proud of her. Schools are vital in the successful settlement of young people navigating a new country, language, culture - sometimes, all at the same time. New classrooms, new friends, new neighbourhoods, new routines; we are so proud (and in awe) of each and every Christie child doing an amazing job embracing the new, full tilt and full steam ahead. *names changed . . #refugeechildren #ontarioschools #everychildinschool
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
Thank you Palmerston Public School for hosting their inaugural Culture Fest yesterday! We had SO much fun and our brave Annie*, age 8, from Christie even performed a traditional Persian song with her recorder in front of everyone. We are so proud of her. Schools are vital in the successful settlement of young people navigating a new country, language, culture - sometimes, all at the same time. New classrooms, new friends, new neighbourhoods, new routines; we are so proud (and in awe) of each and every Christie child doing an amazing job embracing the new, full tilt and full steam ahead. *names changed . . #refugeechildren #ontarioschools #everychildinschool
5 months ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
February is Black History Month, a complicated concept to celebrate at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre where although a majority of Christie residents identify as Black and come from Black-majority countries, their recent arrival to Canada is often their first encounter with the Black North American experience. What is the history of Black Canadians and what does it mean to be Black in Canada? This month, we invited families (and staff!) to consider how their Black (Caribbean, African or South American) traditions has and will continue to contribute to the over 400 years of Black presence on these lands. This February, we ate and improved our meal plans, offered culturally-appropriate hygiene products to all new Black families arriving to the Centre, participated in meaningful workshops and our Children’s Program also spent time reflecting on the contributions of Black communities and social movements. #blackhistorymonth2025
5 months ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
*SHARE REQUEST* We are looking for school snacks! Our Food Services Team and After-School Children’s Program team provides over 20 lunches and after-school snacks to children daily. Christie is currently home to 35 young people, who are provided school snacks as part of their lunches, during after-school programs, and in the evening before bed. We currently have a need for healthy, kid-friendly and individually packaged school snacks (must be nut-free). If you can support us with school snacks (or know of an organization that can), please get in touch. . . . #refugeeswelcome #childrensnutrition #healthysnacks #refugeechildren #sheltersintoronto
@crwcto
@crwcto
•
Follow
*SHARE REQUEST* We are looking for school snacks! Our Food Services Team and After-School Children’s Program team provides over 20 lunches and after-school snacks to children daily. Christie is currently home to 35 young people, who are provided school snacks as part of their lunches, during after-school programs, and in the evening before bed. We currently have a need for healthy, kid-friendly and individually packaged school snacks (must be nut-free). If you can support us with school snacks (or know of an organization that can), please get in touch. . . . #refugeeswelcome #childrensnutrition #healthysnacks #refugeechildren #sheltersintoronto
7 months ago
View on Instagram |
9/9
Follow us on Instagram

Subscribe to 
our eNewsletter

Get updates from the Christie Refugee Welcome Centre!