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As the President of Luso Canadian Charitable Society, I am continually impressed by the organization’s accomplishments thanks to the incredible support of individuals, community, corporations and the governments of Canada, Portugal and Ontario. The team includes incredible volunteers, families, founders, Board of Directors and dedicated, professional staff. Luso’s success has been a team effort since the beginning.

Luso was established to support adults living with developmental and/or physical disabilities and their families and provide a place for personal

growth. Today, that vision is a reality and we are recognized for the quality of our Programs, the professionalism of our staff and the nurturing environment we create for participants and caregivers alike.

In ten short years, since Luso Support Centre Toronto opened, we have grown to three state-of-the-art Support Centres serving the communities of Hamilton, Peel and Toronto. Overnight Respite Care was introduced in Toronto in 2014 to serve another identified gap in services for families and caregivers.

When I reflect on our 2017 accomplishments, it has been a busy year with many rewarding moments and firsts:

• The opening of Luso Support Centre Peel serving the communities of Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga

• Construction of an oversized elevator at Toronto to facilitate safer, easier movement for wheelchair participants

• Record participant levels at Hamilton and Toronto Centres

• The celebration of abilities at our largest-ever International Day of Persons with Disabilities Talent Night showcasing our participants’ talents to an audience of more than 300 guests

• The incredible level of community response to our request for support of the Peel Capital Fund

• Fundraising events of Volta, Golf and Gala achieved new heights for attendance and sponsorship

Our 10th Anniversary Annual Newsletter is a celebration of our achievements and recognizes the milestones Luso Canadian Charitable Society has reached to date. I look forward to 2018 as we continue to make a difference in the lives of our participants and their families. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Jack A. Prazeres President and Chair Luso Canadian Charitable Society

Message from the Luso Canadian Charitable Society President

Table of Contents2 Message from the Luso Canadian Charitable Society President

3 Mission and Values; LCCS Board

4 3rd Annual Volta Luso Charities

5 10th Annual Golf Tournament

6 11th Annual Family Gala

7 Luso Ambassador Program

8 Luso Peel Welcomes Paul

9 Our Luso Families

10 Thanks to our Contributors

15 In Loving Memory

16 Grand Opening Luso Peel

17 Welcome to Luso Peel

18 Holiday Spirit and Good Deeds

19 Volunteerism at Luso Peel

20 Our Day Programs at Luso Toronto

21 Enjoying Life Skills’ Learning

22 Luso Out and About in the Community

23 Celebrations Galore

24 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

25 Up Up and Away

26 Luso Snoezelen Experience

27 Luso Hotel

28 Heartfelt Greeting Cards

29 LIUNA Local 183 Cheque Presentation

30 Cultural Association of Minho; Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame

31 Youth in Action; Borges Foods BBQ

32 The Brotherhood of the Divine Holy Spirit of Toronto; A Musical Treat

33 Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand at Toronto

34 Message from the Luso Hamilton President; Board of Directors

35 The Chalkboard Art Project

36 Making Jam; Tent Reading Buddies; Bring a Potato Day

37 The Magic of Disney on Ice; Visiting Fire Station 6; Enjoying Exercise Outdoors

38 Fun at Flying Squirrel; Mountain Lanes Bowling; Hamilton Art Gallery

39 Daly Family Acre Farm Visit; Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo; Touchdown with the Tiger Cats; A Visit to the Pumpkin Patch

40 Music Day with Robin; Jason’s Pizza Party; A Visit with the Hamilton Mounted Police

41 Travelling to Ottawa; Celebrating 14 Years

42 Visit from Government of Azores and Casa dos Açores Representatives

43 Dia das Amigas Friendship Dinner; Hamilton Annual Dinner Dance

44 Friends of Crowbar’s Malassadas Fundraiser; Festival of Friends; Saint Michael Archangel Brotherhood

45 Thanks to our Contributors

47 Volunteers at Hamilton; Making Change Happen; Luso Hamilton Ambassadors

48 Mark Your Calendars

48 Contact Information


MissionThe Luso Canadian Charitable Society is a community based organization that supports families and adults living with physical and/or developmental disabilities in order to reach their full potential. We work in partnership with the broader community to provide access to information, resources and programs that facilitate independence, growth and integration.

ValuesThe Society will be a leader in the delivery of accessible, coordinated and sustainable services for adults living with physical and/or developmental disabilities. We envision a community where differences are celebrated and community members are empowered to work together to improve the quality of life for all.

2017 Board of DirectorsExecutive Board

Jack A. Prazeres, President

Lena Barreto, Vice-President

Sergio Ruivo, Treasurer

Dante DiGiovanni, Secretary

Directors

Alfredo Pita

Bernardino Ferreira

Cecilia Vitorio

Christine Rodrigues

Cristina Marques

Erminio Oliveri

Frank Melo

Joe Botelho

Julio DeJesus

Mario Nunes

Nelson Cidade

Otilia Prazeres

Rui Ramos

Tilia Cruz

Tony Ornelas

Luso Canadian Charitable Society Staff

Heather Grand, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Janice Furtado, Administration & Finance Manager

Kimberly Lulham, Event & Community Outreach Coordinator


Photos courtesy of Jorge Ribeiro, Mario Nunes and James Lulham.

3rd Annual Volta Luso CharitiesOn your mark, get set, GO! On Sunday, May 7 the Luso Canadian Charitable Society hosted its 3rd Annual Volta Luso Charities fundraiser, presented by long-time supporter LIUNA Local 183.

For the third year in a row, over 400 participants walked or cycled from the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga through the heart of Streetsville and back for a great cause.

This year’s Volta was especially important as the event proceeds supported our newest Centre at 6245 Mississauga Road, just steps away from the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga. With the help of dedicated sponsors, participants, donors, media partners, volunteers, staff and committee members, a total of $110,000 was raised. During the event, guests were invited to join Luso’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Grand on a tour of Luso Peel prior to its official grand opening on September 30.

Local politicians Hon. Ahmed Hussen, Hon Charles Sousa, MP’s Gagan Sikand, Iqra Khalid, Peter Fonseca and Sven Spengemann, MPP Bob Delaney, Mississauga Councillors Ron Starr and George Carlson and former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion visited the Centre to support the opening of another highly needed service for individuals living with disabilities in the Region of Peel.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this fun-filled event! We would like to thank Luso Hamilton’s President Joe Botelho and his guests for generously donating funds to our event on behalf of his 50th birthday. Happy Birthday Joe! Luso would also like to thank the RBC Royal Bank Stockyards’ staff members who volunteered for the day and donated $1,000 as a community contribution. Join us for another day of walking or riding on September 23, 2018 – rain or shine!

2017 Volta Luso Charities Committee

Alfredo PitaFilipe Ferreira

Gil CapelaJacinta Ribeiro

Jack A. PrazeresJanice Furtado

Julio DaSilvaKimberly Lulham

Lena BarretoLuis Fortunato

Manuel DaSilvaPedro Nascimento

About Luso’s EventsYear after year, hundreds of guests have joined our fundraising initiatives to help support the exceptional programs and services we offer. All of the proceeds raised from our events are used to support our Adult Day Programs.

For more information about our events, please contact Kimberly Lulham at 905-858-8197 or visit www.lusoccs.org

http://www.lusoccs.org


10th Annual Golf TournamentOn Friday, June 9 players teed off at the Luso Canadian Charitable Society’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament, held at Lionhead Golf and Country Club, Brampton. Platinum Presenting Sponsor for the event was longtime supporter LIUNA Local 183. With leadership from Tournament Chair Bernardino Ferreira and the 2017 Golf Committee, Luso raised $140,000 to support its Centres in Hamilton, Peel and Toronto, making this year’s tournament the most successful one to date.

Over 325 players enjoyed a delicious Portuguese lunch courtesy of Nosso Talho, Nova Pastry and Bakery, Nova Era Bakery, Pavão Meats and Deli and Trigo Bakery before competing on Lionhead’s spectacular Masters and Legends courses. Players had a chance to win a lease on brand new BMW Grand Coupe and Mercedes vehicles courtesy of World Fine Cars and Mercedes-Benz Peterborough. Following the tournament, players and guests were invited to the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga for their famous seafood and steak dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles and other prize-winning games. Our emcee Cynthia Prazeres announced the tournament winners and with over 80 foursomes, competition was fierce!

This day was made possible with the help of our sponsors, donors, guests and devoted team of Golf Committee members and volunteers. A heartfelt thank you to Lionhead Golf and Country Club and the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga for hosting our event. We look forward to seeing you June 8, 2018 for another day of golf for a great cause.

Bernardino Ferreira, Golf Chair

Adérito Pimenta

Alcindo Boucinha

Alfredo Pita

Ana Fernandes

Cecilia Vitorio

Christine Rodrigues

Cremilde Cowles

Cristina Marques

Dante DiGiovanni

Eleonore Dimatteo

Elizabeth Martins

Erminio Oliveri

Fátima Custódio

Frank Melo

Gina Botelho

Heather Grand

Helena Medeiros

Isabel Rodrigues

Jacinta Ribeiro

Jack A. Prazeres

Janice Furtado

Joe Botelho

Joe Fernandes

John Carvalho

Julio DeJesus

Kimberly Lulham

Lena Barreto

Manuel Madaleno

Manuel Simas

Maria Custódio

Mario Nunes

Nelson Cidade

Otilia Prazeres

Paul Silva

Rui Ramos

Sergio Ruivo

Suzy Nunes

Tilia Cruz

Tony Ornelas

Venilde Peterson

Zilda Ribeiro2017 Golf

Committee


Photos courtesy of Helder Correia and James Lulham.

11th Annual Family GalaOn Saturday, October 21, the Luso Canadian Charitable Society held its 11th Annual Gala presented by LIUNA Local 183 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton honouring the families and other helping hands that care for individuals living with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The theme was near and dear to the hearts of many of our guests, including 2017 Gala Chair Zenny Sousa whose brother lives with a disability. It was a beautiful evening filled with great entertainment, food, laughter (and even some tears) while celebrating the joy that individuals living with disabilities bring to those who know and love them.

Luso’s 11th Annual Gala had record attendance with over 600 guests and raised more than $190,000 for the organization. The evening, led by Luso’s very own Vice-President Lena Barreto as emcee, featured an exciting range of entertainment from Jnrique’s classic guitar performance during cocktails, Milla & Sebastian Figueiredo’s graceful ballroom dancing, Karolina Podolak’s captivating opera singing and CStyxx’s upbeat percussion performances and lively dance music provided by TNT FX. Jack Prazeres, President of the Luso Canadian Charitable Society, thanked all the guests in attendance and delivered a touching speech to Luso’s program participants and their families in admiration of their devotion for their loved ones.

Another exciting highlight of the evening was delivered by the Honourable Charles Sousa, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and MPP for the Mississauga - South Riding, who committed $500,000 to Luso on behalf of the Government of Ontario. The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District 46 gave a generous $25,000 donation, presented by union representatives Bruno Mandic - Business Manager, Nelson Cidade - Business Representative and Armindo Correia - Assistant Business Manager.

Our sincerest gratitude to all our generous sponsors, donors, guests, Gala Chair, committee members and volunteers for their continued support and for helping create such a memorable evening. Mark the date and join us at our Gala October 20, 2018!

Zenny Sousa, Gala Chair

Bernadette Da Costa Winberg

Christine Rodrigues

Cristina Marques

Cristine Sousa

Demetra Mandrapilias

Fernanda Belas

Isabel Barbosa

Jack A. Prazeres

Joe Botelho

Kimberley Gadwah

Kimberly Lulham

Laura Pacheco

Lena Barreto

Liz Dobrovich

Maria Da Cunha

Marie Kagan

Otilia Prazeres

2017 Gala Committee


Luso Ambassador ProgramEach year, the Luso Canadian Charitable Society’s Ambassador Program supports our commitment to provide quality programs and services to individuals living with physical and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Since its inception in 2008, many individuals and organizations have joined us as Ambassadors and helped make that commitment a reality thanks to their financial support.

Participation in our Ambassador Program includes name recognition on our letterhead, our website and the Ambassador Wall located at Luso Toronto.

Thank you to our 2017 Ambassadors for helping Luso reach new heights, realize bigger dreams and advocate for those with varying levels of abilities!

If you are interested in joining our Ambassador Program, you can register online via our website (lusoccs.org) or contact Kimberly Lulham at 905-858-8197 or [email protected] for more information.

Alliance of Portuguese Clubs and Associations of Ontario

BMO Bank of Montreal

Brampton Brick

Canadian Council of Construction Unions

Capela Surfaces Inc.

Carpenters & Allied Workers, Local 27

CIRV- Radio Inc.

Convoy Logistics Providers

DALI Local 675

2017 Ambassadors

Dr. and Mrs. Mackenzie

Elemental Controls Ltd.

Ferreira Insurance & Investment Concepts Inc.

Hallmark Housekeeping Services Inc.

Ierfino & Associates

J.G. Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc.

Jason and Cynthia Prazeres

J.T.M. Inc.

LIUNA Local 183

LIUNA OPDC

Masonry Contractors’ Association of Toronto

Medi-Group Svcs. Partnership

Mercedes-Benz Peterborough

Mr. Antonio Dionisio

Mr. Fernando Rio

Mr. Mario Nunes, CET

National Bank

Permacon Group

Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga

Real Canadian Portuguese Historical Museum

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 46

The late Mr. Joe Vickers

United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 1072

http://www.lusoccs.org

mailto:[email protected]


Luso Peel Welcomes PaulChange can be challenging for many individuals. For those who have been home for many years with limited social interaction or various routines, the mere thought of joining an Adult Day Program can be quite daunting.

Luso opened its doors to a new routine and home for our first participant, Paul de Melo, who had been mostly staying at home for more than 30 years! Maria Luisa, Paul’s sister, explains they were “thrilled” to find Luso and felt “it was a blessing for a Portuguese centre to open close to home as it was going back to their roots.” Their family was hesitant at first, mentioning “we weren’t sure if he would like it as he had become used to his life at home. But since the first day, Paul has loved going to the program and speaks highly of the staff. We now think of Luso and its staff members as part of our extended family”.

While Paul mostly enjoyed bowling and knitting during his time at home, he now has many new activities to choose from such as crafts, dancing, singing and playing games while socializing with his friends. Once he warmed up to these activities he was happy to tell his sister how much fun he had by showing her the dance moves he learned and bringing his arts and crafts home with him.

We thank the de Melo family for their continued support, donations and strong advocacy for Luso, but most of all, for bringing Paul into our Centre. Luso Peel is thrilled to have Paul as part of the Luso family. His infectious laugh and heartwarming smile enriches the daily lives of everyone at our Centre!


…He’s been begging to go back! :) Thanks to you and the others for taking such good care of him there.

Julie – Luso Toronto Respite

[We] would like to thank you, your staff, and the organization that you represent for the wonderful care and accommodation that you provided for Cassandra and me as a caregiver in our time of need. Your compassion and acceptance of all people with disabilities is highly commended… I will never forget how wonderful and caring your staff was with Cassandra.

Roman – Luso Toronto Respite

At the heart of the Luso Canadian Charitable Society is

the support staff who work

tirelessly to create a positive, engaging and

caring environment that allows each

participant to reach their full potential.

They play an important role in

fulfilling Luso’s mission to provide quality

programs and services to families and

individuals living with disabilities. We are

proud to have them as part of Luso’s Team!

To all the wonderful staff at ECHO. Thank you again on behalf of Sarah, myself her mom, her dad and all our family for giving Sarah the opportunity to share her talent at the dinner dance. There were a lot of tears of joy and pride. When Sarah was little, a doctor told me she may never really talk. It was a devastating moment though one I refused to believe and began to advocate for her needs.

Music has always been her passion. Even when she could not put many words together, she could sing. Now she can do both. It was a reminder to us how far she has continued to grow...especially since her time at ECHO. It is the best thing that has ever happened to Sarah and to us. With greatest gratitude and thankfulness.

The White Family, extended family and friends – Luso Hamilton

ECHO is a community where people with various disabilities who struggle to interact and socialize are able to make friendships & learn how to communicate their wants & needs. They are truly an inspiration to everyone around them, facing each day with such hope; courage & wonderful smiles ready to face all of their daily challenges & teaching the rest of us how to face obstacles.

Diana Mirassol – Luso Hamilton

The levels of service and care provided by Luso Canadian Charitable Society are unsurpassed. You will simply never find a professional staff that cares more for their clients. For nine years now, our daughter has had a warm and happy welcome every single day — it’s no wonder she looks forward to going!

David – Luso Toronto

Upon graduating from High School, we were apprehensive what the future would hold. Finding Luso was the perfect solution. Each morning, our son is eager to attend his day program and to take part in the many activities that LUSO offers. All of this is only possible through the warm, thoughtful and supportive staff. THANK YOU LUSO!!

Vivian – Luso Toronto

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AECONConsulate General of PortugalFerma Unibel Company Ltd.LIUNA Local 183The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 46

Thanks to our Contributors! Luso Canadian Charitable Society’s 2017 Sponsors and Donors

2538317 Ontario Inc. - Red Brick ContractingALLWOOD Carpentry ManufacturingBGD LLP - Filomena SilveiraBorges Foods Ltd.CIRV - Radio 88.9 FMCommunity Living MississaugaD.A.L.I. Local 675DeMelo’s Construction EquipmentEamatech Canada Inc.Elemental Controls Ltd.Filipe Ferreira - Royal LePage Supreme RealtyHeather Grand and Rick Arnone

BMO Bank of MontrealBPA GroupBrampton BrickCanadian Construction Workers’ UnionCanadian Council of Construction UnionsCapela Surfaces Inc.Carpenters & Allied Workers, Local 27Carpenters’ District Council of OntarioCRH Canada Group Inc.

Del-Pro Building SuppliesFerreira Insurance & Investment Concepts Inc.Canada Summer Jobs ProgramI & A Professional Corp.Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.LIUNA Ontario Provincial District CouncilNational Bank Correspondent NetworkOntario Trillium FoundationPermacon Group

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Legacy Masonry Inc.LIUNA Local 837Masonry Contractors’ Association of TorontoMichael PrueNancy and Julio DeJesusNational Bank FinancialNPL Canada Ltd.Nusens Niche Contracting Service Inc.Peel Police Services BoardPro Con Building Supplies Ltd.RBC Royal BankRoysun Contracting Inc.Senso Group Building Supplies

Sure Green Landscaping and Snow RemovalTeixeira Accounting Firm Inc.The Harry E. Foster FoundationTorbsa Ltd.Torcan Lift EquipmentToronto Event CentreUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 1072Ventresca Travel Agency Ltd.Via-Con Masonry Inc.Viana Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.

Portuguese Canadian Walk of FamePortuguese Cultural Centre of MississaugaTarget Drywall & AcousticsTD Bank Financial GroupThe Bridle Bash FoundationThe Brotherhood of the Divine Holy Spirit of TorontoThe Oakville Foundation for Intellectually Handicapped People

1307277 Ontario Ltd. - M & S Accounting647773 Ontario Ltd. - Tom’s PlaceACAPOAlta Concrete Structures Inc.Antonio DionisioAntonio Medeiros - Royal LePage Supreme RealtyAnyCrete General Contracting Inc.Averton Residential Inc.Beacon RoofingBLAIR Building Materials Inc.Blockwall Masonry Ltd.Bricklayers Local 1

Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers AssociationCarassauga Festival Inc.Carpenters Union Local 18Cavalluzzo Shilton McIntyre Cornish LLPCertainteed GypsumCervini Painting & Decorating Ltd.Convoy Logistics Providers Ltd.Cooper RentalsCSR Building Supplies Ltd.Darteck Construction GroupDowntown Lumber & Building Supplies Co.

Dr. Robert & Mrs. Beverley MackenzieEurowood Carpentry 2000 Inc.Filipe MorgadoFirst-Star Painting Inc.Flynn Canada Ltd.Forterra Brick / Meridian BrickFoundation Building MaterialsGary RichGibson & Barnes LLPHallmark Housekeeping Services Inc.Hilti (Canada) Corp.I.U.O.E. Local 93Insultech Insulation Products Inc.


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Rainbow Painting1969753 Ontario Inc.Able Transport Ltd. / Able Translations Ltd.Active Green & RossAdekunmi BabatundeAdelino Da SilvaAdilson AraujoAdolfo PauloAdrian HortiguelaAdriana AbreuAkhtar SyedAlberto Cesar SilvaAlberto GoncalvesAlcindo BoucinhaAlcli Distributors Inc.Aldina & Jose PereiraAlegre Cabinetry MillworkAlexandre RamosAlfredo and Marta PitaAlice MareAlisson AndradeAlistair and Christine MacewanAlita MadeiraAlliance Creative MarketingAllied Construction Employees, Local 1030Amanda De SousaAmir HanusicAna and Cristiano WalberAna CordeiroAna Cruz

Ana FernandesAna FerreiraAna HorvatAna MedeirosAna NascimentoAna RaimundoAna SousaAna WalberAnabel Aideira-LeiteAnabela OliveiraAnabela SerraAnaBela TabordaAnalisa CoitoAndré MarquesAndre PereiraAndreia de JesusAndreia JesusAndrew DaFonsecaAndrew DunkAndrew ParksAngela ScarfoAngelo RAníbal Jose SousaAnna ArmasAnne StilmanAnne-Marie and Filipe BoucinhaAnthony Baranello - BMO Bank of MontrealAnthony ContentoAnthony FernandesAnthony GaglieseAntonette EstrelaAntonio FranciscoAntonio Neves

Antonio Nunes FranciscoAntonio SaraivaArmindo BotelhoArmindo CorreiaArmindo MareArmindo SilvaArnold RushtonArnold SantosArsenio GalegoArt CabeceiraAshish DuttaAugusto TurdaAum EngineeringAvelina BettencourtAvelino Da FonsecaAvils Holdings Ltd.Bailey Metal Products Ltd.Bana TalebBarbra AlexanderBAS Inc.Bassi JoginderBC Drywall and AcousticsBen FallisBento’s Tours Inc / Bentoe de Sao JoseBernadette GouveiaBernel Masonry Ltd.Betty HrzinaBetty SinghBLOK-LOK Ltd.Blue Sky Decorating Group Inc.Bob HolmesBon Falcone

Botas Electrical Ltd.Bradstone/StoneroxBrenda RipleyBrian BairdBrian DidoneBruno MandicBruno St-LaurentBTL Railings Inc.Carla HodgettCarla MoraisCarlos BaltazarCarlos Da SilvaCarlos DuarteCarlos MartinsCarlos MirandaCarlos TavoraCatherine MastromartinoCecilia CalderonCelia CarvalhoCelina Da SilvaCesar Da SilvaCesar PedroCesaroni Contracting Inc.Ceu SergioCharles and Zenny SousaCheryl MissiunaChristine NowitskyChristine RodriguesChurrasqueira Carlos MartinsCidalia FariaCidelle DiasCitymark Construction and Drywall Ltd.

Clara CarvalhoClare Del MonteClaudio RodriguesClelia and Tony CapelaColin MedeirosConnie Freitas and Rui MartinsConnie MedeirosConnie RodriguesCorreia Windows & DoorsCosta Produce Ltd.Costa ServicesCrawford Roofing Corp.Cremilde CowlesCristina and Dale CoffinCristina BarataCristina MarquesCristina MartinsCurt TrierweilerCynthia Da CostaCynthia PrazeresD.L. Engineering Inc.Dama ConstructionDaniel DuarteDaniel HalbertDaniela MartinsDaniela MieleDanny CarlosDanny LuziaDanny PellerinDario MacchiusiDaryl BenjaminDavid AtamanDavid Dougall

Interior Systems Contractors Association of OntarioJ.G. Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc.J.T.M. Inc.Jacqueline M. JensenJP Towing Service & Storage Ltd.K.I.B. Building Restoration Inc.Kaneff Group of CompaniesKoskie Minsky LLPLe Treport Wedding & Convention CentreLeeswood Design Build Ltd.Lena and Antonio BarretoLimen GroupLP General Contractor Inc.Manuel and Rosa AlmeidaMare’s CarpentryMarie and Ira KaganMasters Insurance Ltd.MCCI Snow and Landscape Div. Inc.ME Commercial Inc.Mercedes-Benz PeterboroughMississauga Wellness Inc.

Mohammad and Najla Al ZaibakNDC Development Corp.ONIT Construction Inc.Ontario Acoustic Supply Inc.Ontario Sheet Metal Workers’ and Roofers ConferenceP.J. Daly Contracting Ltd.Penalta Group Ltd.Pinto-Marques Wealth ManagementRBC Employee Volunteer ProgramRenos For HeroesRui RamosSaagar Design & ConstructionSenso Group Waste Management Inc.Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Local 30Sixty2Structural Contracting Ltd.Torino Drywall Inc.Trican Masonry Contractors Inc.World Fine CarsYYZED Project Mngt.


David GajichDavid HenriquesDavid MareDavid RendeiroDavid SantosDeena AbedDelfina and Manuel AlexandreDenny OliveiraDesrine HyattDiane AllsDiane SilvestreDiego MoreiraDimas Da PonteDino ZappiDivision 8 Openings Inc.Domingos MeloDonna TaylorDora BasendowskiDorothy Zima-DepanicisDorres PerreiraDoug MalcolmDr. Boyd UpperDragan MaksicDreamcoast Homes Inc.Dulce ArezesDundas Woodwindows & Specialties Inc.E.M.S. Gardening & Landscaping Inc.Eddy Smart Home SolutionsEdgar RodriguesElisa Rebelo

Elisabete TorresElizabeth GomesElizabeth MateusElsa EnesElsa LuisElton Dos SantosEmiliano De SousaEnza MancinelliEnzo AntezzaEnzo, Lina, Steven and David GianfrancescoEric TheriaultErich FreilerErin SanchezErlinda AgregadoErnesto Salinas - RDA InsuranceEsmeralda PomboEsperanca CordeiroEurostar LandscapingFatima DominguesFatima NevesFederation of Portuguese-Canadian Business & ProfessionalsFernanda AntunesFernanda MarquesFernanda VarajaoFernando and Maria Lina SousaFernando and Paula SousaFernando GoncalvesFernando MartinsFilipa SaraivaFilipe Alves

Financial Executives International CanadaFiorenzo Di BiaseFortunato ManvatiFrancis GodduFrancisco MeloFrancisco SilvaFrank AlvarezFrank LaurieFranky HarryFraser Grand SolutionsFriends from Casa Dos PoveirosGabriella PalumboGeorge LulhamGil CapelaGilberto MonizGilberto PriosteGina BotelhoGlobal InsulationGoldblatt Partners LLPGrace PalumboGrace SousaGreen Pro LandscapingGreg DennieGuy CostaHarold SeidelHarris, Fanny and Zoe KostenasHeather-Michelle SanchezHelen StanwyckHelena CeiaHelena MatiasHelena Medeiros

Henry PereiraHilario AlmeidaHortencia AlvesHosam AhmedHugo DiasHugo PereiraHugo SecoIan SutcliffeIler Silva Law OfficesInacio CunhaInter-All Ltd.INVODAIrene CourageIsabel AlmeidaIsabel AlvesIsabel Alves-VettorettoIsabel FerreiraIsabel GoulartIsabel RodriguesIsaura CarneiroIvana GuerreiroIvana MuracaIvica OslakovicJ B Carpet Service Inc.J. Chefero Sand & Gravel Ltd.J. PujolJ.J. Caulking & Weatherstripping Ltd.Jacinta RibeiroJaime SilvaJan SimpsonJanett CabototanJeff BaldwinJeff Cordeiro

Jeff ParksJennifer LoJessica FeijoJessica Fernandes MeloJessica VenturinJewell Radimisis Jorge LLPJM Insulation / Johns ManvilleJoan WhiteJoao Batista AlvesJoao Da SilvaJoao Ferreira - Royal LePage Supreme RealtyJoao VasconcelosJoe and Piera BerardiJoe AvilaJoe SubicaJoel FilipeJoel VitorinoJohn CaskeyJohn CostaJohn GantonJohn HarriganJohn QuintalJohn RodriguesJonathan BoucinhaJonathan PellerinJorge CostaJose (Tony) DuarteJose and Alda OrnelasJose and Christine DiasJose ArezesJose Botelho

Jose DevezaJose FernandesJose GomesJose HenriquesJose Mendes and AmigosJose RamosJose Ribeiro Enterprises Inc.Jose SilvaJoseph BalsamoJoseph IppolitoJuan F. LopezJudi Ribeiro-RhebergenJudite VicenteJudy DohertyJulian MedeirosJulio DaSilvaJustin GermondKai Yan FoltsKaren ArnoneKaren BourqueKaren CohlKaren MaldeniyaKaren WestonKarin McLaughlinKarina GoncalvesKatelyn ChagasKatherine RibeiroKathy BirnieKelly RobinsonKevin BarthKevin Dhinsa and FriendsKevin Hahn

Kleber VenancioKleva GrudaKreston GTA Finance Inc.Laura CameronLCBO Donation Box ProgramLeao D’Ouro RestaurantLeslie-Ann LewisLia FinelliLife Drywall Systems Ltd.Liftmaster Ltd.Lily CapelaLingli HuangLino VitorioLisa LenkicLisa NunesLouise CordeiroLucia SilvaLucia TomeLuis ArrudaLuis BrasilLuis FortunatoLuis NevesLuis NogueiraLuis Silva Das NevesLuisa GomesLuisa MarquesLuisa RiquinhaLuso Insurance Brokers Ltd.Luzia SousaLyne LussierMaggie Medeiros

Manuel and Alice AlmeidaManuel and Maria SimasManuel BandeiraManuel BrumManuel Da SilvaManuel De PaulosManuel FariaManuel FernandesManuel MartinsManuel RodriguesManuela FernandesManulifeMAPEI IncMapril SeverinoMara SimoneMarcia FariaMarco CarliniMarco CrollaMarco MartinsMarco MoreiraMareck DMargaret CruzMargaret de MeloMaria AraujoMaria CabralMaria Carmo BettencourtMaria CostaMaria de CastroMaria DemeloMaria do Carmo PereiraMaria do Ceu SilvaMaria Fernanda

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Maria GalloroMaria LeitaoMaria PestanaMaria PrazeresMaria R. DiasMaria RibeiroMaria Rita-FerreiraMaria SaraivaMaria SilvaMaria SimasMaria VoukMariana RaimundoMarianna CarvalhoMarianna KondrashevaMariatu TurayMarilene SantosMarina SmeriglioMario CarreiroMario NunesMario Nunes, CETMark and Ashley AlmeidaMarlen SilvaMarlene MastragostinoMarlene RodriguesMarta MorgadoMartin VieiraMary FerriMary Jane CrippsMary Jose RomanoMary PereiraMarylou PiresMatthew LagaceMaud Cetlin

Maureen FerrisMauro IriarteMelissa and Kevin DamasoMelissa LynchMichael Di PierroMichael FonsecaMichael ParksMichael SimasMichael TomasMichelle BrandaoMichelle GonçalvesMichelle MadeiraMichelle SergioMiguel Alexandre Andrino GomesMiguel MagalhaesMike LimaMike TempelmeyerMike TocheriMilena VicenteMitchell MarquesMLB Investments Ltd.MTA SteelworksNaasson SeixeiroNancy AideiraNancy MireiraNapolean RebelloNaswire Inc.Natalia EnesNedd VelagicNellie PedroNelson CidadeNelson Da SilvaNelson FerreiraNelson Inacio

Nelson MedeirosNicholas FerreiraNick MaggioNick SacconeNick TravagliniNNGENorfield Construction Inc.North America General ContractorNorth End Interiors Ltd.Nova Pastry & BakeryNuno BarrosoNuno FernandesOctavio DaCostaO’Neil ElectricOnil DoironOrlando RamosOrlando SantosOwen’s Corning CanadaOxford Interiors Ltd.Painterific Inc.Paloma HealeyPammi ChauhanPan-Can Painting Ltd.Pat SmeriglioPatricia AraujoPatricia CamaraPatricia LewisPatrick DesousaPatrick PrimeranoPatsy LewisPaul Clara - RBC Royal BankPaul Francisco

Paul Marques Architect Inc.Paul QuancePaula AltoPaula BoucinhaPaula MedeirosPaula OliveiraPaulo AguiarPaulo Da SilvaPaulo FerreiraPaulo LeitePedro AlmeidaPedro AraujoPedro CamposPedro NascimentoPerola Kitchens Interiors Ltd.Phil BrownPhilippe DoironPisces Fishery Inc.Prodigy Retail ConstructionRafa SabrosaRahila DhansiRalph H. BlankRaquel and Manuel LopesRaquel GarroRDC Construction Inc.RE/MAX Ultimate Realty Inc. BrokerageRicardo BotelhoRicardo CarreiroRicardo LopesRicardo NevesRicardo SantosRichard Pereira

Richard PooranRick ArnoneRio Services Inc.Robert BronkRobert CastRobert OliveiraRoberta DugasRoberto TarantinoRod EvangelistaRodolfo GoulartRoger MendesRogerio FontesRoman Building Materials Ltd.Ron Starr, Mississauga City Councillor - Ward 6Rosa AlmeidaRose MadeiraRosemary FrenchRosemary RepchullRoutes Transport GroupRoyal LePage Supreme RealtyRui FernandesRui FerreiraRui MartinsRui PereiraRuss PooleyRuth CrossSado Steel Inc.Sal CrimiSalome PratasSandra and Paula AlmeidaSandra Lima

Sands CommercialSao SilvestreSara Dias-MendozaSarah ChecklySavitri GantonScott BirnieSeamus ClarkeSelect Ornamental Precast Inc.Serenella MedeirosSergio de OliveiraSergio De ZenSerra ConstructionSexton Group Ltd.Shorouq AlkayyaliSilvia PalumboSKYGRiD Construction Inc.Sleep Guide Mattress Ltd.Sonia CarreiraSonia DeOliveiraSonia GoncalvesSovereign Asset Management Inc.Square Asset Management / Rodolfo RodriguesSt. Mary’s CementStacey MurtyStephanie and Keith GrattanStephen BuckleSteve De QuintalSteve PapasStone Tile International Inc.

Stradwick’sSusan BisaillonSusan CisorioSusan da CruzSusan YangSusie AndradeSusy FerreiraSutherland Law Litigation LawyersSuzy MarianoTadeu RuizTania and Kevin MedeirosTania FingermanTania FotiouTelmo PomboTeresa Alexandre ValerioTeresa Fernandes MeloTeresa IglioTeresa RodriguesThe Mortgage ProvidersThe Stockyards DentalTila LealTilia CruzTina LehtolaTino AlvesTome PedroTony CarnovaleTony De MeloTony GouveiaTony MadeiraTony PaluzziTony PitaTony Silva

Torres HardscapesTrans-Ontario Ceiling & Wall Systems Inc.Ulises Montes De OcaUpkar and Nita AroraValeria AguirreVanessa CiprianoVerdevez Construction Ltd.Veronica AlvaradoVeronica ComitoVesna ZovkoVicky and Alberto CrimiVictor CorticoVince and Gina TarantinoVincent HuertaVitor Dos AnjosWilson TeixeiraYork MarbleYvette White


ABC Newspaper

Active Green & Ross

Adega Restaurante

Air Canada Foundation

Ambient Designs Ltd.

Azores Airlines Vacations Canada Inc.

Bernadette Gouveia

BlackRock and Joao Rodrigues/Tomasz Krzyzanowski of CIBC WG

Bryan Goncalves

Buca Restaurant

Caldense Bakery

Camões Entertainment Group

Camões Rádio

Camões TV

Chain Reaction Bicycles

Charles and Zenny Sousa

Chiado Restaurant

CHIN Radio

Christopher Plumbing, a Div. of Keranis Holdings Inc.

Churrasqueira Carlos Martins

CIRV Radio 88.9 FM

Correio da Manhã and CMTV

Cristina Marques

CSR Building Supplies Ltd.

Danny Dell’Elce

David Santos

Eden Trattoria

Eurostar Landscaping

Faces Photo News

Familia Portuguesa Newspaper

Filipe Morgado

Flor de Sal Restaurant

Flynn Canada Ltd.

FPTV

Framing Art Expo Inc.

Gente da Nossa TV

Gomes Floating Inc.

Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza

Grappa Ristorante

Greek Taverna Restaurant

Hav-A-Kar Auto Group

Heather Grand and Rick Arnone

Helen Harakas

Hilti (Canada) Corp.

Hora dos Portugueses RTP

Interior Systems Contractors Association of Ontario

Isabel Goncalves

J.T.M. Inc.

Kaneff Group of Companies

Karolina Podolak

Keurig Canada Inc

Leao D’Ouro Restaurant

Lena and Antonio Barreto

Lisbon by Night Restaurant

Lusitania Meats

Milénio Stadium

Milla and Sebastian Figueiredo

Namaste Newsline

Nevers Enterprises Ltd.

Nick Coffin

Nosso Talho - Bloor Location

Nova Bakery

Nova Era Bakery

Oca Nera Restaurant

OMNI TV

Pavão Meats and Deli

PiNK Flamingo Landscaping Inc.

Pristine Printing

Pro Con Building Supplies Ltd.

Ratex Electrical Supplies Inc.

Revista Amar

Roman Building Materials Ltd.

Senso Magazine

Snapd North Mississauga

Sol Português

Target Drywall & Acoustics

Tavora Foods

TNT FX Sound & Lighting

Toronto FC

Torrie

Trigo Bakery

Upper Canada Native Art

Voice Newspaper

Luso Canadian Charitable Society’s In-Kind Donors

Contributions were received January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If an error or omission has been made, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us to correct.


Sadly in September of this year Luso Toronto participants, staff and volunteers said goodbye to program participant Jacqueline

Sutherland. Jackie was a charismatic, funny and bright

young lady who brought laughter and joy to Luso. Jackie loved

music, singing, dancing, colouring and socializing with others. She

will be dearly missed by all of us. Rest in peace, Jackie.

Jacqueline Sutherland

Marc AccomandoIt is with a sad heart that we express our sincere condolences to the Accomando family for Marc’s passing away last October. He was an energetic individual who spread joy around the Echo Program with his singing, non-stop smiling and cheerfulness. You are deeply missed, Marc.

In Loving Memory

Laura Grattan Memorial FundA heartfelt thank you to those who continue to donate in memory of Laura Grattan, a former program participant. She was a beautiful, special young lady and we are honoured to have the Grattan family and friends choose to commemorate her by generously donating to Luso each year. Thank you!

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Grand Opening of Luso Support Centre PeelThe Luso Canadian Charitable Society unveiled its new Centre in Mississauga, September 30 with the Grand Opening of Luso Peel. Over 100 guests joined Luso’s Board of Directors and staff as they showcased the modern, bright facility and unveiled the Peel Capital Building Fund Donor Walls.

The Official Ceremony included welcoming guests, thanking the many sponsors and donors who contributed to the opening of the Centre and remarks from several politicians in attendance to congratulate Luso on its newest location. Charles Sousa, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and MPP for the Mississauga-South Riding, announced a generous $500,000 grant to Luso on behalf of the Government of Ontario. LIUNA Local 183 Business Manager Jack Oliveira and Executive Board Member Jamie Cortez unveiled the LIUNA Local 183 Donor Wall in recognition of their significant contribution to Luso Peel’s Capital Fund. Minister Sousa and Luso Canadian Charitable Society President Jack Prazeres revealed the Donor Wall acknowledging the numerous contributors to Luso Peel’s Building Fund. Refreshments and tours followed the ceremony.

The Grand Opening would not have been possible without the support of sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers who believed in our vision to serve individuals and their families living with disabilities in the Region of Peel. We would like to thank Luso’s Board of Directors, staff, program participants, community and volunteers for helping us celebrate this milestone in Luso’s history.

Photos courtesy of Jorge Ribeiro.


Welcome to Luso Support Centre PeelAfter much hard work and anticipation, Luso Support Centre Peel is open to serve adults and their families living with physical and/or developmental disabilities in the Region of Peel. This modern facility is a welcome addition to our existing Centres that provide Adult Day Programs in Toronto and Hamilton. Luso Peel opened its doors to participants in July 2017.

The Centre offers Day Programs Monday to Friday. Prospective participants and their families are invited to tour the facility and experience the bright, spacious and inviting environment firsthand. Families and community partners alike consistently comment on the quality of the facility; its open floor plan and accessibility.

The programs enrich the lives of participants through social interaction, life skills, arts and crafts, music, drama and daily physical activities. Every day is a learning experience for participants. Activities are directed towards individual abilities; supporting their independence and personal growth. Witnessing the program and participants’ progress is truly heartwarming. Not only have our participants become more confident in their own abilities but they have also formed new friendships with others.

We will continue to expand over the next few months and look forward to the construction of a roof top terrace for socializing and gardening activities and the addition of a Snoezelen Room for relaxation and sensory experiences.

Thank you to the many individuals, community groups and businesses that made possible our accessible programs and services to families in the Region of Peel. We look forward to serving more individuals living with disabilities in the community and we invite you to come by for a visit!

Heather Grand, Executive DirectorLuso Support Centre Peel Staff Nellie Correia, Program Supervisor


As part of their participation in the Good Deeds Cup, The Oakville Rangers Pee Wee AAA Minor Hockey Team hosted a holiday party for Luso participants at the Peel Centre on December 16, bringing fun, holiday cheer, baked goods and gifts for all. Games, a sing-along and best of all, a visit from Santa made for many happy faces. The participants and young hockey players enjoyed interacting and getting to know each other over shared

activities including passing-the-present, unwrapping gifts with oven mitts and the ever-popular parachute game.

Thank you to the Oakville Rangers’ management, players, coaches and families for their generosity and for bringing a sense of family and joy to our participants during the holiday season. The event was a highlight of the year and definitely a “good deed” well done!

Holiday Spirit and Good Deeds


Volunteerism at Luso Support Centre PeelBefore Luso Support Centre Peel even opened its doors, volunteers played an important role in preparing and outfitting the Centre for its growing family of participants and staff. Thank you to the many trades, businesses, individuals and volunteers that gave generously of their time and resources to make this Centre a reality. Special mention to International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District 46, Eurostar Landscaping and PiNK Flamingo Inc. ensuring that our Centre was ready for the Grand Opening.

Through your efforts, we transformed Luso Peel into the beautiful space that it is!

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Nancy Aideira, General Manager Annie Colalillo, Respite Coordinator Sonia De Oliveira, Program AssistantLuso Support Centre Toronto Staff

Luso Day Programs offer the opportunity for continued learning, developmental growth and participation in stimulating, interactive activities. Programs promote physical and mental well-being, plus the important aspects of social inclusion; encouraging participants to achieve their full potential. Activities are structured to promote participation and engagement. Luso Programs are dynamic; full of experiences and life skills’ learning opportunities. These diverse

activities range from educational-based such as math, language, science and computer instruction, life skills, fine and gross motor activities, daily physical activity and other sensory engaging activities. Snoezelen experiences and social programs such as arts, crafts, drama, music and dance are some of our participants’ favourites. Being able to engage and reach out to our participants, who have varying levels of ability, supports our mission to make every individual feel valued and included.


Enjoying Life Skills LearningEncouraging our participants to develop life skills is an integral part of the Luso’s Day Program. Improving life skills contributes to increased self-confidence, independence and positive social interactions.

Our Day Program includes two very popular activities: Cooking and Computer Training. With the support of our staff, participants in the Cooking Program discuss healthy options and learn useful tips on how to create a menu or shop for groceries. Participants are taught important kitchen safety guidelines and how to make easy and practical meals, which are later enjoyed by participants. Everyone also looks forward to the baked goods which provide dessert for our monthly Pizza Day!

Another favourite life skills’ activity is Computer Training. Staff members tailor activities to individual levels of ability and assist participants in building their computer skills. Luso is continuously exploring new ways to incorporate life skills into the Day Program and looks forward to what 2018 will bring!


Luso Out and About in the CommunityBeing out in the local community is an important part of Luso’s programs. At Luso Toronto we are fortunate to have a wide variety of places to visit and enjoy within our community. Weather permitting, program participants have the opportunity to enjoy fun-filled outings to various parks and playgrounds; play sports, games or simply relax under a tree and enjoy a book. Other popular outings include walks to the grocery store to pick up groceries for our Cooking Program and visits to the nearby Toronto Public Library and the local pet store to see the animals.

Being outdoors allows our participants to soak up some Vitamin D, reduce anxiety and stress and improves their overall physical and mental health. It’s no wonder that participants love going outside and taking part in all that our community has to offer.


Celebrations Galore!Anyone who works, volunteers or even visits Luso Toronto knows how much we love to celebrate! Whether it’s birthdays, showing off our ghoulish Halloween costumes, baking green cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day or getting a special visit from jolly St. Nick, participants have a great time celebrating numerous holidays, seasons and special occasions throughout the year.

Staff look forward to our participants’ smiles and laughter during these events and share in the excitement that comes when celebrating with them!


International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesGood cheer, popular Disney songs and applause could be heard at this year’s annual Holiday Celebration of Abilities Saturday, November 25 at the LIUNA Local 183 Gerry Gallagher Hall. It was a magical Disney-themed night with impressive musical performances and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate. Program participants from Luso Toronto as well as members of the Society of Portuguese Disabled Persons of Ontario (SPDPO) showcased their talents that evening. Spectacular props and costumes, hand made by participants, staff and Isaura Carneiro, President of the SPDPO months before the event, brought the performances to life. Performers practised countless hours in preparation for the special night and were beaming with pride as applause resounded through the hall. A big thank you to the event organizer Nancy Aideira, staff members Helen Ponte and Devyn May for leading the event and Silvia Marques, our charismatic and witty Master of Ceremonies.

A heartfelt thank you to the many who contributed to the success of the evening: LIUNA Local 183 for donating the use of the hall; Filipe Ferreira and Elizabeth’s mom, Rosa Almeida, for their generous donations; Maureen Sullivan donor of the balloon decor and Margret Higgs and Lucy Tome who provided the various baby baskets for the raffle. Many thanks as well to JL Audio Disc Jockey, Everything Cakes and Europa Catering for making their services available.

Luso thanks the participants and staff who contributed to the evening’s success and the families and community members for celebrating this important occasion with us. The Holiday Celebration of Abilities was a night to remember and we look forward to seeing you at next year’s celebration.


Luso Toronto is thrilled to announce that the construction of our brand new, full-sized elevator is complete! Our new elevator has allowed us to better function in our day-to-day program delivery, especially in transporting our participants using wheelchairs to and from different levels of the building. Program participants were very excited to take their first ride in the new elevator!

We are grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation, Mr. Victor Ferreira, President of Ferreira Insurance & Investment Concepts, TD Securities and the Portuguese Government for their role in helping realize our dream of a new elevator. We would like to sincerely thank all those that organized various fundraising initiatives and individual donors that contributed to our elevator fundraising goal.

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Luso Snoezelen ExperienceThe Snoezelen experience engages and delights Luso participants who love going into the Snoezelen Room. The technology is a valuable asset when working with individuals with special needs. While facilitating self-control, autonomous discovery, communication and exploration; multi-sensory environments help reduce anxiety and agitation. The room offers gentle lighting, soothing sounds, relaxing smells and sensory touch. Learning and development is encouraged with interactive panels that stimulate the senses and support concepts such as colour matching, cause and effect and more. The beauty of Snoezelen is that there is no restriction when it comes to ability or age, meaning it can be enjoyed by everyone!

We are fortunate to have the opportunity to offer participants a Snoezelen experience as part of our Adult Day Program. Thanks to the generosity of the Government of Portugal, Toronto constructed a Snoezelen Room in 2009 and has since acquired two portable Snoezelen carts, enabling more participants to enjoy the experience at one time. Hamilton was equipped with a Snoezelen Room during construction of their new location at 760 Barton Street East, much to the delight of their program participants.

Luso Canadian Charitable Society is proud to offer Snoezelen experiences as part of our Adult Day Program.


Luso HotelWe are pleased that our 24-hour Respite Facility located at Toronto has experienced significant growth in usage this past year. Our Respite Program provides families and caregivers with the option of leaving their loved ones for temporary overnight stays while under the care of our kind and attentive staff. We are thrilled that more families and caregivers are using this essential service.

Respite is offered at our state-of-the-art facility equipped with eight rooms to support individuals with various levels of ability. Coined the “Luso Hotel” by one of our regular “guests”, the décor and atmosphere feel like a home away from home. We welcome you to join us for a tour to see the beautiful space and experience the “Luso Hotel” firsthand.

We are also excited to be the recipients of a $10,000 donation from The Bridle Bash Foundation to refurbish the kitchen in our Respite Facility. This generous contribution allows us to convert our existing kitchen to one that is fully accessible, functional and cater to our respite needs. A big thank you to The Bridle Bash Foundation for their support!


Handmade Heartfelt Greeting Cards for SaleProgram participants at Luso Toronto work year-round putting their artistic and crafting skills to work, making various themed greeting cards. These beautiful hand-crafted cards add that unique touch to any gift or greeting while also helping to support our Programs. Greeting cards are sold for $5 or three for $10 at various Luso events and fundraisers. Cards can also be customised and pre-ordered in advance, with costs determined on a per order basis. All proceeds go towards purchasing materials to enrich the programs offered to Luso participants. Look out for these creative cards and help make a difference!


LIUNA Local 183 Cheque PresentationOn December 20, Luso’s President Jack Prazeres, CEO Heather Grand, Administration and Finance Manager Janice Furtado and Adult Day Program participants Walter and Diana received a $20,000 donation on behalf of Luso Canadian Charitable Society. Joe Botelho, President of Luso Hamilton, Executive Director Jacinta Ribeiro and Adult Day Program participants Enrico and Peter were in attendance to receive a $15,000 donation from LIUNA Local 183 for their Centre. Participants received LIUNA Local 183 hats and had a great time at the cheque presentation.

A big thank you to LIUNA Local 183 for their continued support and generosity and the positive impact they make!


Cultural Association of MinhoA big thank you to the Cultural Association of Minho from the Toronto Community Centre and Augusto Bandeira for their generous contribution. On October 14, Board Member Christine Rodrigues and 2017 Luso Gala Chair Zenny Sousa gratefully accepted a $7,950 donation on behalf of Luso. Thank you for thinking of those with special needs and helping us make a difference in the lives of individuals and their families with disabilities.

Portuguese Canadian Walk of FameOn July 28, Luso Canadian Charitable Society was honoured to be the recipient of a $15,000 donation from the Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame (PCWOF). Chairman Manuel DaCosta presented the donation at Camões Square to President Jack Prazeres who accepted on Luso’s behalf. Thank you to the PCWOF Committee and their generous sponsors for their ongoing commitment and support for Luso participants.


Youth in ActionLuso Toronto would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Kelly, the niece of our Adult Day Program participant Jason. Kelly, a grade six student, chose Luso for a school fundraising project which involved having her classmates create and sell cards for $1 a piece. Although Kelly’s initial fundraising goal was $50, she was pleased to announce that she achieved double her goal, raising $100 for Luso! It is wonderful to see young people take action and make a difference in their community.

Thank you once again to Kelly and her classmates who supported her in exceeding her fundraising goals and for thinking of Luso!

Borges Foods BBQOn Sunday, May 28, Borges Foods held their 35th Annual BBQ where guests had the opportunity to savour delicious Borges Foods products, enjoy live entertainment and spend time with family and friends. Luso Toronto would like to sincerely thank Borges Foods for donating $4,720 raised from the event to Luso! We would also like to thank Amazon Jungle Canada for pledging to donate $1 for every bottle of their Organic Acai Juice sold. It was a wonderful event!


The Brotherhood of the Divine Holy Spirit of TorontoThank you to The Brotherhood of the Divine Holy Spirit of Toronto for generously donating $4,000 to each of our Centres in Toronto and Peel. On November 18, guests from the Society of Portuguese Disabled Persons of Ontario enjoyed a lovely dinner hosted by The Brotherhood. Their generosity also extended to include individual gifts for each of the SPDPO guests. We would like to thank Joao Marques, Victor Martins, Carlos Martins and CAT DJ for their performances and services. It was a wonderful and fun evening for all!

A Musical TreatOn May 25, Luso Toronto participants enjoyed a musical treat! Thanks to our Adult Day Program participant Laurence’s Aunt Tobie and friend Vicki, everyone enjoyed live music and a sing-along. A big thank you for making this day extra special and creating smiles all around!


Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand at TorontoLuso is proud to say that every year we welcome volunteers in many roles. Whether individuals are volunteering in the Adult Day Program or in our Respite Facility, volunteering their time to maintain our building or volunteering at fundraisers and other events, Luso is fortunate and thankful to those who take time out of their busy schedules to lend a helping hand.

We are extremely grateful for all of the volunteers and students who help our organization year-round. We would like to especially thank those who consistently go above and beyond for our organization: Michelle Brandao who volunteers in the Day Program Monday through Friday, Isaura Carneiro for helping in the Day Program and volunteering countless hours to sew props and costumes for our participants, Luis Brasil for assisting us with organizing and setting up in our Centre and Cathy Ross for helping in the Day Program. Incredible support at our 2017 Holiday Celebration of Abilities was provided by Nicholas Ferreira, Kristine Tamayo and Nicole Marbella. Thank you to RBC Royal Bank for donating $500 in recognition of Vice-President Lena Barreto’s volunteer contribution to Luso.

The Charitable Bingo Program at the Dolphin Bingo Centre in Scarborough offers significant financial benefits to Luso and would not be possible without the countless hours this dedicated group of volunteers provide. We’d like to express a heartfelt thank you to Anna Kavals, Annette Haley, Doreen Britton, Ellen Yamasaki, Maureen Killeen, Stephanie Grattan and Jackie Jensen for their commitment to volunteering.

A sincere thank you once again to all of those that have volunteered their time to help our organization. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and we really appreciate your valuable support.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Janice Furtado at 416-761-9761 or [email protected].

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Executive BoardJoe Botelho, PresidentFátima Custódio, Vice-PresidentIsabel Rodrigues, Secretary

Luso Support Centre Hamilton

DirectorsAdérito PimentaAlcindo BoucinhaChris Dorigo

As President of the Luso Support Centre Hamilton, I am proud of the many accomplishments of this organization. We are active within the community, recognized providers of quality, diverse programming for individuals with varying levels of abilities and a leader in the delivery of innovative and creative supports and services. Hamilton has a great staff team, working creatively, committed to participants and families. They truly embody the values of ECHO programs - empowerment, culture, hope and opportunity.

A big thank you to our partners along the way, who have contributed to our Centre’s success and continue to do so. Every year the Hamilton community consistently shows strong commitment to our participants and our programs. As result of that support, we are well on our way to reach our fundraising goal to purchase a van for transportation of our participants for community activities and outings.

Our Board of Directors, who show commitment to our mission and desire for ever improving programs for our participants, must be acknowledged for their dedication and hard work. They have been instrumental to all aspects of our successes.

I am especially proud of our alignment with Luso Canadian Charitable Society. This association has resulted in the sharing of collective resources, strengths and strategies between the Centres to the benefit of all. Going forward, we will continue to expand and leverage our collective strengths to add value.

Luso Hamilton welcomes Luso Support Centre Peel, the latest addition to the Luso Canadian Charitable Society family. We look forward to 2018 and our future achievements.

Joe Botelho President Hamilton Luso Support Centre

Cremilde CowlesEleonore DiMatteoGina Botelho

Helena MedeirosJohn CarvalhoManuel Simas

Suzy NunesVenilde PetersonZilda Ribeiro

Message from the Luso Hamilton President


Valuing everyone’s unique personality is one of the daily goals at the Hamilton Centre. Through the Chalkboard Art Project, photography, drawing and poetry were combined to reveal distinct personality traits and the uniqueness of each participant. Staff created a personalized portrait using a chalkboard illustrating the interests and passion of each participant. The Open House Art Showcase was the highlight of the project. Families had the opportunity to view and appreciate the collective art, resulting in an overwhelming positive and emotional response.

Our desire to highlight the abilities of individuals living with disabilities and show the value they can bring to the community was achieved. When we appreciate individual uniqueness, we add value to the whole community.

Luso Support Centre Hamilton Staff

Jacinta Ribeiro, Executive DirectorNance Martins, Program Manager

Brenda Ripley, Manager AssistantAna Walber, Administrative Assistant

The Chalkboard Art Project


Making JamAs part of our Life Skills Program, participants from our Echo Program learned how to make strawberry jam from scratch! This culinary task involved several steps, such as choosing a recipe, identifying necessary ingredients, creating a shopping list, shopping for groceries and finally preparing the jam. Participants were involved in various parts of the project according to their interests and abilities. This activity was a fun and delicious way of enhancing our participants’ life skills by promoting their independence, motivation and confidence in their abilities!

Tent Reading BuddiesSome of us like to read, while others prefer to listen. So, recognizing our participants’ need to practice reading and listening skills, we created a fun activity where they could do so while camping in a tent!

Participants thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories with friends and using their imagination to improve their reading and listening skills in a fun setting. The Echo Program knows that learning is more meaningful and effective when performed in a relaxed, creative environment.

We look forward to the next “Camping Day”!

Potato DayHave you ever brought a potato to work? We did! Echo Program participants were asked to bring a potato to the Life Skills’ Cooking Program. This fun, interactive activity reinforces the importance of responsibility, planning, involvement and execution. Two cooking teams prepared mashed potatoes and french fries, while our “judging committee” (comprised of participants) decided on a winner.

The end result of this project was not only delicious and fun but it allowed us to reflect on how these life skills are crucial to our daily lives!


The Magic of Disney on IceFor the second year in a row, Luso Hamilton participants had the opportunity to watch the Disney on Ice Show during March Break. This magical outing totally mesmerized them, providing multiple sensory experiences, the opportunity to enhance social skills and be involved in community events.

Visiting Fire Station 6Once again, Fire Station 6 gladly opened their doors to us for a visit. We started our day by walking to the station which provided us with some exercise while enjoying the great weather. At the station, participants were allowed inside a fire truck, checked the sirens, held the firehose and chatted with the firemen. It was a unique experience and we are thankful for the opportunity and kindness demonstrated by the firemen.

Enjoying Exercise OutdoorsDuring the warmer months we try to be outside as much as possible. Luso Hamilton is fortunate to have an exercise park nearby and we certainly make good use of it. It is a great alternative to our indoor gym and it allows our participants to enjoy being outdoors in the fresh air. It is a definite hit with our participants and we look forward to it during the summer!


Fun at Flying SquirrelOh, the wonders of a trampoline…many of us have at least one cheerful memory of a trampoline game as a child. Unfortunately, individuals living with disabilities are often excluded from recreational activities. One of our main goals at Luso Hamilton is to improve our participants’ quality of life and we do that by offering a variety of educational and recreational activities. We partnered with Flying Squirrel to provide a fun day of trampoline jumping! Thank you to the Flying Squirrel in Hamilton for supporting our cause and offering us discounted rates! It was an unforgettable experience!

Hamilton Art GalleryLuso participants enjoyed an outing to the Hamilton Art Gallery’s permanent exhibition featuring the work of Canadian Artist Kim Adams. Our participants enjoyed viewing and discussing her art, which included a 1960’s Volkswagen Bus with figurines and mixed media. Art is a form of communication as well as a learning tool. Through art, we can exemplify our feelings and portray our understanding of an object or theme. It can also be calming and/or help us focus. What a wonderful, creative day.

Mountain Lanes Bowling Strikes for LusoLuso Hamilton strives to provide many recreational activities throughout the year. We have found that bowling is a hit with our participants! As we bowl, we practice balance, strength, flexibility and general motor skills. Thank you to the owner of Mountain Lanes Bowling who gladly accommodated us by opening the lanes earlier so that we could bowl during Luso program hours!


Daly Family Acre Farm VisitDuring the summer we engage our participants in as many outdoor activities as possible. Thanks to the continuous generosity of the Daly Family, our Luso Hamilton participants had the opportunity to visit the Daly Family Acre Farm; feed the animals, drive a boat and tractor, eat delicious hot dogs and enjoy a special visit from the ice cream truck! We are extremely thankful for the effort that was put into this amazing visit and appreciate their kindness to our participants!

Little Ray’s Reptile ZooLuso Hamilton’s visit to Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo was very interesting and full of learning opportunities. The Zoo Keeper educated our participants about different animals, their food habits, where they live and how they interact in nature. Our participants also visited the animals up close, touched them and watched the Zoo Keeper feed the alligators. We would like to thank the Reptile Zoo’s team for accommodating their schedule and giving us a special discount to visit their zoo!

Touchdown with the Tiger CatsAs Luso Hamilton is within walking distance to Tim Hortons Field, the Hamilton Tiger Cats have kindly allowed us to watch several practices throughout their last season. We have a bunch of very enthusiastic Tiger Cats fans and it was a great opportunity for our program participants to meet their idols!

A Visit to the Pumpkin Patch at Dyment’s Market and BakeryThere is no better fall activity than picking your own pumpkins on a farm and some of our participants had the chance to do so! The farm owners prepared delicious cookies and apple cider for our participants to enjoy when they arrived! They explained how the farm works and what is grown before participants went to the pumpkin field and picked several pumpkins to bring back to the Centre to carve with the help of the others. Thank you to the farm for treating us to a fun fall outing!


Jason’s Pizza PartyJason, a long-time friend of Luso, won a contest from Hamilton Radio Station Y108 and asked the station to donate a Pizza Party to our Luso Hamilton participants. In a true act of kindness, Y108 agreed to provide pizza to our participants and Jason delivered it to everyone in the program! Thank you to Y108 and Jason for your willingness to give and share with our participants!

A Visit with Hamilton Mounted PoliceThis summer, the Hamilton Mounted Police Unit (HMP) accepted our invitation to visit our program and show us their community involvement. This special day started with a walk to the park followed by a picnic lunch. To our delight, an HMP officer arrived at the park with his horse Griffin, giving our participants a chance to pet him and have their pictures taken! Afterwards, the officer and Griffin, walked back to the Centre with us, so that participants unable to visit the park could have the same wonderful opportunity to interact.

We are grateful for this visit and we sincerely thank the HMP for their kindness. It was an unforgettable experience!

Music Day with RobinLuso Hamilton’s friend Robin is a fantastic guitar player who loves to share his passion!

Our participants love music and dancing and were thrilled to have Robin perform live at our Centre. Everybody moved to the beat and our dance party was a hit. Many thanks to Robin for sharing his talents with us and we look forward to planning your second performance at Luso Hamilton!


A. Cosmos Concrete and Paving Ltd.

BCML Group Ltd.14th Anniversary

Distinctive SponsorsCarpenter’s District Council of Ontario, Local 1030


Travelling to OttawaTravelling provides social interaction, cultural enhancement and some much-needed time away from our daily routines.

Last May, Luso Hamilton organized a fun trip to Ottawa during the Victoria Day long weekend with the support of Hamilton’s Portuguese Community, Luso Board Members, staff and families. One of the highlights of the trip was the Thousand Island Cruise which offered breathtaking views! Individuals living with disabilities and their families seldom have the opportunity to travel and escape from normal routines and responsibilities. This trip allowed caretakers to spend time with other families that share the same experiences, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. This was a successful activity that is sure to be repeated in the near future!

Celebrating 14 Years!We celebrated the 14th Anniversary of the Echo Program last March with many cheers and much gratitude! There was a sense of belonging as families, participants and staff had the opportunity to interact and share past experiences. The event was generously supported by the Portuguese Community in Hamilton which provided monetary donations and raffle prizes and auctioned at the event.

Our sincere thank you to the Anniversary Planning Committee for their passion and commitment to our organization! We would also like to acknowledge our consistent sponsors that make our daily goals achievable and impact the lives of so many through their financial support. The event raised over $9,000 and the proceeds will directly support the Echo Program.


Visit from Government of Azores and Casa dos Açores RepresentativesIn September we had the pleasure of receiving a visit from 30 representatives from the Government of Azores and the Casa dos Açores, a cultural organization in Toronto. This visit was organized as part of the Casa dos Açores’ World Summit which took place in Toronto. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Dr. Rui Bettencourt, Regional Secretary of External Relations Presidency and Dr. Paulo Teves, Azorean Communities Regional Director.

The Government of Azores has been a consistent supporter of the cultural activities offered by this organization and we were honoured to have them visit our Centre! As a gesture of appreciation, the participants of the Echo Program made Inukshuk stone statues and offered them to our visitors as gifts.


Dia das Amigas Friendship DinnerEach year on the first Saturday of February, Luso Hamilton hosts “Dia das Amigas” Friendship Dinner. The event continues to grow with approximately 500 ladies attending our 2017 event. The Dinner provides ladies with the opportunity to nurture long-time friendships (or cultivate new ones) while enjoying a delicious meal. The diverse cultural backgrounds this event brings together provides a perfect combination of life experiences and community solidarity! Many thanks to the ladies supporting this fundraising initiative and for helping us to raise over $20,000! This is an important event for Luso Hamilton and we strongly appreciate such great community support!

Carpenter’s District Council of Ontario, Local 1030

Drywall Acoustic Lathing & Insulation Local 675

Legacy Masonry

LIUNA Local 183

LIUNA Local 837

Alves Meats & Variety

Cristina Laranjeiro, Mortgage Agent

Ippolito Fruit & Produce Ltd.

LIUNA Local 837

Olá Bakery and Pastries

Dia Das Amigas Friendship Dinner Sponsors

Annual Dinner Sponsors

Roque Roofing

Roysun Contracting Inc.

SATA/Azores Airlines

Senso Group Building Supplies


Trigo Bakery

Vagueira Bakery

Vasco da Gama F.C. Hamilton

Majestic Renovations

ProConcrete and Paving Ltd.


Saagar Design & Construction

Supreme Saw & Services Ltd.



Hamilton Annual Dinner DanceOn November 12, Luso Hamilton once again experienced the overwhelming support of local business and friends with more than 300 guests in attendance at our Annual Dinner Dance. Our gratitude to the Luso Hamilton Board of Directors who volunteered their time, energy and financial resources to make this event a success!

The dinner was an opportunity to raise awareness about Hamilton’s ongoing campaign to raise funds for the purchase of an accessible vehicle for the Echo Program. With more than $22,000 raised at the event, we are very close to our goal of allowing every participant to engage in community activities outside of the Centre.

Our sincere thank you to every sponsor, family and friend who contributed to the evening’s success.


Friends of Crowbar’s Malassadas FundraiserWhen people share a belief and work together to achieve a common goal, outstanding results are obtained. For the second year in a row, a group of ladies got together after work for several weeks to make and sell traditional Portuguese donuts called Malassadas. Their passion, motivation and hard work raised an incredible $5,000 for our Program!

We have no words to express our gratitude. Friends of Crowbar; your dedication is an outstanding example of community support and we thank you for helping us to overcome obstacles!

Saint Michael Archangel BrotherhoodWe would like to recognize the creativity and willingness of the Portuguese Brotherhood. During the holidays, the Saint Michael Archangel Brotherhood put up a Christmas tree and asked the community for donations. The community’s generosity and the proceeds from the sale of Portuguese sausages, wines and raffle items were donated to Luso Hamilton.

We are thankful for the support of the Portuguese Community in Hamilton; they are an integral part of our success!

Festival of FriendsOur participants are very creative and talented when it comes to craftsmanship! Handiwork projects are valued activities that enhance motor skills, self-esteem and encourage teamwork. For three years in a row, the Echo Program has been a part of the “Festival of Friends” – a yearly Summer Cultural Event in Hamilton that provides our participants with the opportunity to proudly display and sell their crafts to raise funds for our organization. This event is an excellent opportunity to showcase abilities and build community involvement and awareness.

Congratulations to our talented and artistic participants of the Echo Program!


2538317 Ontario Inc.

27 Concrete and Drain Inc.

A Plus Concrete and Paving

A. Cosmos Concrete and Paving Ltd.

Alice Valentim

Ana and Cristiano Walber

Angela and Greg Bartolotta

Arruda’s Hardware

BCML Group Ltd.

Bernard and Carol Lavell

Brian Hamilton

Carpenter’s District Council of Ontario, Local 1030

Celestino and Guilhermina Bettencourt

Chris Dorigo

Cristina Laranjeiro, Mortgage Agent

CUPE Local 3396

Danuta Malysz

Dave Duplin

Debbie Turgeon and Chris Lovett

DeFaveri Construction Inc.

Diamantino’s Pizza

Donna Marcaccio

Drywall Acoustic Lathing & Insulation Local 675

Elaine Filman

Fátima Custódio

Fortinos Dundurn

Gabriella Mueller

Gilda Ferreira

Guilherme Medeiros

Helena Couceiro

Ilda Costa-Sarnicki

Impressive Concrete

Jacinta and Vítor Ribeiro

James Carson

James Playfair

Jan and Tom Wolfe

Joe and Angela Lepizzera

Joe and Gina Botelho

John and Mary Vasilak

Josie and Vince Cannizzaro

Judith and Peter Colantino

Kathleen and Dave Birnie

Legacy Masonry

LIUNA Local 183

LIUNA Local 837

Lou Tirimacco

Majestic Renovations

Manuel and Maria Bastos

Marchese Health Care

Marg and Andrzej Orzel

Margarida and Ernesto Rego

Maria and Carlos Sequeira

Maria Custódio

Maria Fernande

Maria Furman

Maria Laranjeiro

Marina and Brian Bettencourt

Mattina Pizzeria

Nikola Gligoric

Norela and Victor Gomes

Norfield Construction

O Cantinho Churrasqueria & Café

ONIT Construction Inc.

Paul J. Silva

Ponte Construction Inc.

PPG Canada

ProConcrete and Paving Ltd.

Profloor Installations

Raymond and Lourdes Buttigieg

Ridgepoint Contracting

Roque Roofing

Rosemarie and Mauricio Almeida


Rui Ramos

Saagar Design & Construction

São Miguel Arcanjo

Senso Group Building Supplies

Sergio and Maria Cacoilo

Shalini Syal

Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny

Stella Ribeiro

Supreme Saw & Services Ltd.

Sylvia Holinaty


The Lighthouse Fish Market

The Marques Family

Tino Alves


Vasco da Gama F.C. Hamilton

Vinicio and Maria da Costa

Yvette White

Zilda Ribeiro

Thanks to our Contributors! Luso Support Centre Hamilton’s 2017 Sponsors and Donors


3M Science

Acclamation Bar & Grill

Alves Meats & Variety

Amanda Wilson

Ana Fernandes

Bay Gardens Funeral Home

Bernadette Gouveia

Bling Bling On A Budget

Bonanza Bakery

Brenda Ripley, doTERRA Wellness Consultant

Caffé Demetre Burlington

Connie Simas and Friends

Coolers Café

Costa’s Wine Country Inc.

Costco Ancaster Warehouse

Crowbar Group of Friends

Daniel Pavão

Duarte’s Supermarket

BMO Bank of Montreal - James & Colbourne Branch Staff Members

Filomena Verdone

Fisher’s Pier 4 Eatery and Sports Lounge

Flawless Essence Medical Spa

Fortinos Dundurn

Gligoric Family

Gold Star Catering

Grace Feteira

Hair Innovations Studio

HAMCO Heating and Cooling

Helena Medeiros

Ippolito Fruit & Produce Ltd.

Jim Brooks, Dulux Paints

Joe Figueiredo

Josie Kuleg

Kay Dan Hair Studio

Kelly Pontes, Couture Events

Keurig Canada Inc.

Manuela Calisto, Magic Mirror Hair Design

Marcal Family

Maria Costa, Scentsy Consultant

Maria Gouveia Ferreira

Maria Sequeira

Mastragostino Family

Matias Supermercado

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Megalomaniac Winery

Mercedes Salon & Day Spa

Nancie Cianfrini

Nucciarone Family

Olá Bakery and Pastries

Patricia Wray

Philip and Erin Vanderkruk

Rhonda Pavlovich

Rosa Costa

Sally Nikolic

Salvo’s Gifts

Sandra Dintino

Sandra Pereira

Sandra Shaw, Isagenix Independent Consultant

SATA/Azores Airlines

Staibano Dental Group

Stephanie Figueiredo

Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill Rymal Road

Teresa Paula Silva

The Little Grasshopper Café

Tiago Salada JMV Food Service

Tim Hortons

Tirimacco Tax Consultants

Toma Lá, The Portuguese Pit Stop

Toni Rappazzo

Trigo Bakery

Vagueira Bakery

Valdemira Arruda

Vintage Barber Shop

Winnie Barber, John Crane Canada Inc.

Luso Support Centre Hamilton’s 2017 In-Kind Donors

Contributions were received January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If an error or omission has been made, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us to correct.


Volunteers at Luso HamiltonWe would like to thank all volunteers that helped to make 2017 a special year for Luso Hamilton. To those of you that help repair broken chairs and other furniture; replace light bulbs and fix electricity issues; install a new sink and repair water leaks, wall damages, paint; clean the snow or helped with other tasks; fix computers or other things at the Centre; helped at the Program or during outings with the participants; organized or helped at fundraising events, bake sales or others to raise funds; created extra activities outside program hours for our participants, or helped with office tasks, a big THANK YOU! The expertise and time that you brought enhanced our Programs and helped us move forward our mission to serve the community. Our sincere appreciation for all your contributions!

Making Change Happen - Spotlight on Joe BotelhoJoe Botelho has been involved with Luso Hamilton since 2008. He serves as President of Luso Support Centre Hamilton and also as a Director on the Board of Luso Canadian Charitable Society.

Joe has made a valuable contribution to the success of our organization, with his dedication, hard work and commitment. He is an advocate for our participants and the work of the organization. Constantly sourcing out supporters for the continued growth of our programs and services, he is tireless in his pursuit of sponsors and donors, to ensure fundraising events are successful and long term goals are achieved. For him no job is too big or too difficult but an inspiration to get the job done.

The positive attitude displayed by Joe, his leadership, ongoing commitment to Luso and his willingness to take on any task, truly meets the definition of a volunteer - “a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task, a person who works for an organization without the need for recognition or compensation”.

Thank you Joe, for your commitment to this organization. We are proud to spotlight Joe as our 2017 “exemplary Luso volunteer”.

A Special Thank You to Luso Hamilton

Ambassadors

Carpenter’s District Council of Ontario, Local 1030Impressive ConcreteManuel and Maria BastosONIT Construction Inc.

Roysun Contracting Inc.Sergio and Maria CacoiloTarget Drywall & Acoustics


Dia Das AmigasSaturday, February 3, 2018The Ancaster Fairgrounds630 Trinity Road SouthJerseyville, ON

Fado NightSaturday, April 7, 2018LIUNA Station360 James Street NorthHamilton, ON

Mark Your Calendars - Luso’s 2018 Events

Luso Canadian Charitable Society6245 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 1A4

t: [email protected]

Charitable Number: 860258649 RR0001

Anniversary Lunch and DanceSunday, April 15, 2018St. Naum Macedonian Hall1150 Stone Church Road EastHamilton, ON

Annual Golf TournamentFriday, June 8, 2018Lionhead Golf and Country Club8525 Mississauga RoadBrampton, ON

Volta Luso CharitiesSunday, September 23, 2018Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga53 Queen Street NorthMississauga, ON

Annual Gala DinnerSaturday, October 20, 2018Pearson Convention Centre2638 Steeles Avenue EastBrampton, ON

Annual Dinner DanceSaturday, November 3, 2018St. Naum Macedonian Hall1150 Stone Church Road EastHamilton, ON

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