John McGivney Children's Centre

10/24/2025

🌺 Aloha, JMCC friends! 🌺

Join us for a fun-filled night with the Windsor Spitfires on Thursday, November 13, 2025 for Lilo & Stitch Theme Night! 🏒✨

🎟️ Tickets: $27 (includes all fees and taxes)
💙 $5 from every ticket will be donated to the John McGivney Children’s Centre!
👉 Use promo code JMCGIVNEYGM1 when purchasing your tickets. Buy your tickets here: https://wfcucentre.evenue.net/promotions

Let’s fill the stands in support of JMCC — and have some tropical fun while we’re at it!

10/21/2025

🥔 Celebrate Potato Fest 2025 and support a great cause! 🥔

Join our friends In Honour of the Ones We Love for their delicious All-You-Can-Eat Potato Fest, happening Monday, December 1, 2025, from 5 PM – 8:30 PM at the Ciociaro Club of Windsor.

Enjoy creative potato dishes like potato soup, gnocchi, fries, pizza, and even a “potato martini” — all for $30 per person!

This annual event helps raise funds for local programs supporting families and children across Windsor-Essex, including those served right here at JMCC. 💚

🎟️ Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.inhonour.ca

📍 Ciociaro Club of Windsor | 3745 North Talbot Rd., Oldcastle
📞 tina@inhonour.ca
| 519-816-2857

Let’s come together for an evening of fun, food, and community spirit!

It’s back!!! Reserve your spot today 😊

10/21/2025

RARC-Transition Program for High School Students with Disabilities

On-Line to Success (OLTS)-Ontario is a transition program for high school students in Grade 12 (or doing extra year) with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and/or mental health disorders (such as anxiety or depression) who plan to attend college or university. This online course runs during Term 2 and guides students through various activities and assignments designed to prepare them for the challenges they may face in post-secondary school.

A Virtual Transition Information Night will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6pm EST. In the presentation, we will provide an overview of programming, accommodations, and supports that can help students with disabilities prepare for the changes that come with post-secondary education.

Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/98455967828? pwd=T5wCl2naRnafEKOFgXxjbaHC7qQeb7.1

https://www.queensu.ca/rarc/transitions/olts

10/20/2025

We celebrate Bonnie Darbyson and her remarkable 28-year career at JMCC! 💙

Bonnie has touched the lives of so many children, youth, families, and colleagues through her work as a physiotherapist. She has provided services across all of our programs and schools, supported and mentored new clinicians with kindness and strength, and led our physiotherapy team in the treatment of plagiocephaly and torticollis pathways. Most importantly, she has always put family-centred care at the heart of everything she does.

Bonnie, thank you for your dedication, compassion, and expertise. We wish you the happiest retirement - full of joy, relaxation, and new adventures! 🌷✨

10/20/2025

Join our team at the John McGivney Children’s Centre, where every day you’ll play an important role in creating a warm and welcoming first impression for our children, families, and community partners.

As our Receptionist, you’ll greet visitors, respond to general inquiries, share information about JMCC programs and services, and provide administrative support that helps our team deliver exceptional care and service.

If you’re friendly, organized, and passionate about making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more and apply at www.jmccentre.ca/careers

10/20/2025

Today we join our families, staff, and community members in celebrating Diwali, The Festival of Lights! ✨

May this special day bring light, joy, and hope to all. As we celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, we wish everyone peace, happiness, and prosperity.

From all of us at the John McGivney Children’s Centre, Happy Diwali! 🪔💜

10/19/2025

💜 It’s Invisible Disabilities Week! 💜

This week we shine a light on the many people living with disabilities that aren’t always visible. From chronic pain and mental health challenges to learning differences and neurological conditions, invisible disabilities can affect anyone, and understanding them helps build a more inclusive, compassionate community.

At the John McGivney Children’s Centre, we believe that inclusion means recognizing and supporting all abilities, seen and unseen.

Learn more about Invisible Disabilities Week and how you can help raise awareness: https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/invisible-disabilities-week/

Invisible Disabilities Week, October 19 – 25, 2025. Not all Disabilities are Apparent: learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities. See our web page https://bit.ly/47iWmZR

10/19/2025

Join the Nu Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for a fun-filled Trivia Night in support of the John McGivney Children’s Centre!

📅 Saturday, November 8
📍 Masonic Temple Lodge, 30 Laird Ave., Essex
💵 $10 per person | Teams of 4–6
⏰ Doors open at 5 p.m. | Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a bake sale, raffle table, and 50/50 draw!
🍪🎟️ Bonus raffle entry for every non-perishable food item donated with proceeds to The Essex Food Bank.

To purchase tickets, text: Cindy at 226-347-2163 or Debbi at 519-257-6204

Come out for a great night of trivia, laughter, and community spirit — all while supporting JMCC and local families!

10/17/2025

Looking for a change of scenery and a fun, relaxing atmosphere?  Our cozy respite apartment is the perfect spot!  Enjoy a “mini-vacation” where you can unwind, try new activities, and have a great time in a comfortable, welcoming space that’s all your own.  Create your own adventure with 1:...

10/16/2025

Today we were once again honoured to receive a generous donation from our friends at the Moramos Shrine Club. Their incredible support for the John McGivney Children’s Centre began back in 2012, and over the years their contributions have totalled an amazing $64,000!

We are so grateful for their continued commitment to helping children and youth with disabilities reach their full potential. Your kindness and generosity make such a difference in the lives of JMCC families every day.

10/16/2025

💜 Today is Dress Purple Day! 💜

Each October, Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial campaign.

At JMCC, our team is proud to wear purple today to show our support for children, youth, and families in our community, and to remind everyone that help and hope are always available. 💜

10/15/2025

We're looking for a dedicated Part-Time Custodian to help keep our Centre safe, clean and welcoming for the children, youth, and families we serve.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and want to make a difference in a place that helps abilities grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Please visit www.jmccentre.ca/careers.