The Doerksen family held a fundraiser as a way to give back to the John McGivney Children’s Centre. Oakley was diagnosed with Limb Body Wall Complex and given a 2% chance at survival, if he made it through to the end of pregnancy. He is now almost three years old. […]
The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) has received a $90,000 grant from the Solcz Family Foundation for its new Family Support Fund. “It can cost up to four times more to raise a child with a disability,” says Jennifer Jovanovski, Director of Client Services at JMCC. “And for children with […]
The 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 new Outdoor Learning Space. “Camp McGivney” summer camps are specifically […]
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 […]
McHappy Day is on its way! The John Children’s Centre is the beneficiary of this year’s McHappy Day proceeds from the McDonald’s franchises in Windsor/Essex and Tilbury. This years’ proceeds will support the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) and the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario. The John McGivney Children’s […]
JMCC receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant that will have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of youth with disabilities On Friday, April 28, 2023 the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) welcomed Andrew Dowie, MPP Windsor-Tecumseh and Todd McCarthy, MPP Durham and Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury […]
Marked annually on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities in society. The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) supports over 3,000 children and youth with disabilities and their families annually in Windsor-Essex and is committed to enriching […]