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Jane/Finch Centre

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Jane/Finch Centre

We are a community-based organization driven by passion, innovation and a strong commitment to social justice, community engagement and collaboration.

09/04/2026

All Jane/Finch Centre locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

We will re-open on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Thank you!

09/02/2026

What housing challenges are you facing as a renter in Jane-Finch?

The Jane/Finch Centre is co-developing a Jane-Finch Eviction Prevention Framework with local community leaders to better support residents, tenant organizers, and frontline workers in organizing against evictions.

We want to hear from you! Your input will help us better understand current housing issues and inform the Eviction Prevention Framework, future programs and supports for local tenants, policy advocacy, and community organizing.

You can enter a draw to win one of ten $50 gift cards!

Survey Closes September 30, 2026

🔗Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4zOa7VZZN1OlBGdQUzv0r1TxRCel60TrpOxC5ysvaYQ_R_A/viewform

For more information, contact Elise at [email protected].

09/01/2026

The Family-to-Family Program is back!

If you've participated before, you already know how special this program is. If this is your first time hearing about it, this is one of our favourite giving programs to run every year, and it truly makes a difference for families right here in Jane-Finch.

The Family-to-Family Program connects donors with families in Jane-Finch, providing essentials like gift cards, toiletries, household goods, children's gifts, and winter clothing.

Whether you're an individual, a team, or a company, there's a meaningful way for you to take part.

Learn more and get involved here: https://www.janefinchcentre.org/familytofamily

08/31/2026

Back-to-School Supply Drive 📚

GIT Connected is hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive to support 16 youth in our community.

We’re collecting new school supplies and essential items to help each young person start the school year . We made it easy to give! We’ve created a wishlist that lists the school supplies and essential items needed.

Visit our website to view our wish list: https://www.janefinchcentre.org/program-events/school-supply-drive

📅 Now until September 24
📍 Jane/Finch Centre - 108-4400 Jane Street | Monday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM

For questions or inquiries, contact Naomi at [email protected].

08/27/2026

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

1. Manager of Employment Initiatives

✔️35 hours/week
✔️$46.70 per hour
✔️Fixed-term contract ending July 9, 2027

2. Employer Engagement Lead

✔️35 hours/week
✔️$41.21 per hour
✔️Fixed-term contract ending July 9, 2027

Both positions are part of a new pilot initiative with the Hospitality Workers Training Centre, focused on improving employment opportunities for equity-deserving job seekers in the hospitality and service industries.

To view the full job descriptions and application instructions visit our careers page: https://www.janefinchcentre.org/careers-page

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

08/26/2026

Apply for the Workers’ Justice Cohort, Starting September 24, 2026!

This free course is open to workers and community members in Jane-Finch, Rexdale, and Northwest Toronto. Over eight weeks, participants will explore workers’ rights, unsafe work, wage theft, workplace inequality, worker organizing, collective action, and building solidarity.

🗓️September 24 - November 12, 2026, every Thursday from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍Location: Jane Finch (TBA)

Dinner, TTC tickets, and childcare provided.

* Participants who attend at least 6 of the 8 sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Global Labour Research Centre at York University.

This course is offered in partnership with the Global Labour Research Centre (GLRC) at York University, the Jane/Finch Centre, and the Jane Finch Education Action Group.

Visit our website to learn more and apply: janefinchcentre.org/program-events/workers-justice-dycxz

08/11/2026

The second cohort of Workers’ Justice: A Community-Based Course on Rights and Action brought together community members to discuss and build knowledge around workers’ rights and collective action.

Delivered through a partnership between the Jane/Finch Centre, the Jane Finch Education Action Group, and York University’s Global Labour Research Centre (GLRC), the eight-week course explored topics including good jobs, workplace health and safety, wage theft, worker organizing, and issues affecting the Jane-Finch community and beyond.

Participants also received certificates of completion from York University’s GLRC.

The third cohort will be launching in September 2026. Stay tuned!

08/06/2026

Did you miss the JFC Community Archive Exhibit?

We’ve uploaded highlights from the exhibit, including archival materials and the timeline displays to our 50th anniversary webpage so you can revisit the exhibit and learn more about the history of the Jane/Finch Centre.

Visit our anniversary webpage to learn more: https://www.janefinchcentre.org/anniversary

08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Art on My Mind 2026 × JFC Community Archive Exhibit: 50 Years in Jane and Finch. It was an incredible evening filled with art, performances, storytelling, and community connection as we celebrated five decades of the Jane/Finch Centre’s history.

A special thank you to the artists featured through Art on My Mind, presented by The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University, who brought their creativity and talent to the evening.

From the exhibit displays to the performances and conversations throughout the evening, we were reminded of the many people and moments that have shaped the Jane/Finch Centre’s journey.

Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us. Swipe to see highlights from the event!

📸 Keemya Parsa (Keems)

07/28/2026

Don’t miss out! Join us tomorrow for an evening celebrating art, music, and community history.

The Jane/Finch Centre and The Goldfarb Gallery invite you to Art on My Mind 2026 × JFC Community Archive Exhibit: 50 Years in Jane and Finch—an evening featuring live performances and an archival exhibit that honours five decades of Jane/Finch Centre’s history.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Corner Commons (SE corner of Jane & Finch)
Rain location: Jane Finch Mall, Common Area

Event Schedule:
4:00 PM – Official launch of the JFC Community Archive Exhibit:50 Years in Jane Finch, featuring photos and archival materials celebrating 50 years of community history.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Art on My Mind 2026 Musical Showcase, featuring live performances by Kibra, Jayy Brown, Yasmine Ariel, Jordi, Rada, and Rith.

Registration Required: shorturl.at/GvBUa

For more information visit: Janefinchcentre.org/anniversary

Art on My Mind 2026 Live Performance Incubator and showcase is made possible thanks to the generous funding and support of the Toronto Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Foundation. The Gallery also thanks Sistema Toronto for their promotional support.

Address

4400 Jane Street, Unit 108
Toronto, ON
M3N2K4

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

416 663 2733

Website

http://janefinchcentre.org/

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