We started out recognizing a community need
and have been growing ever since.
Our
Mission
We nurture and empower individuals living with disabilities to reach their potential.
Our
Vision
By leading our community in becoming the most inclusive, accessible and welcoming place possible.
Our
Actions
In everything we do, we Nurture, Empower and Celebrate.
Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles encompass our beliefs and values and guide our
organization in all circumstances. Learn more about them here.
Board of Directors
We thank past and present Members of the Board of Directors for their personal commitment, hard work and the incredible value brought to our organization.
LCSS Board of Directors
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PresidentJack A. Prazeres
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Vice PresidentJoe Botelho
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TreasurerManuel A. Alves (Tino)
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SecretaryDante DiGiovanni
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DirectorAlfredo Pita
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DirectorBernardino Ferreira
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DirectorCesar Bras
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DirectorChristine Rodrigues
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DirectorCristina Marques
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DirectorErminio Oliveri
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DirectorFilipe Morgado
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DirectorFortunato Manvati
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DirectorFrank Melo
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DirectorJulio DeJesus
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DirectorMario Nunes
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DirectorNelson Cidade
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DirectorOtilia Prazeres
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DirectorRui Ramos
GTA Board of Directors
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PresidentDavid Mare
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Vice PresidentJack Da Silva
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Secretary / TreasurerChantel Nascimento
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DirectorAntonio Nunes
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DirectorJack A. Prazeres
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DirectorMelanie Da Silva
Hamilton Board of Directors
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PresidentJoe Botelho
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Vice PresidentFátima Custódio
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SecretaryIsabel Rodrigues
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TreasurerJohn Carvalho
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Hon. PresidentHelena Medeiros
Honorary Presidents
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Andrew Aideira Fonseca
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Charles Sousa
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Dra. Maria Amélia Paiva
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Dra. Manuela Aguiar
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Dra. Maria de Jesus Barroso
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Dra. Ana Maria Teodoro Jorge
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Frank S. Alvarez
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Hon. Peter Fonseca
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Jack Oliveira
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Matthew Pinto
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Sandra & Paula Almeida
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Silverio Araujo
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Matthew Pinto
Honorary Directors
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Antonio Dionisio
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John Dias
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John Goncalves
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Accessibility
Luso Canadian Charitable Society is committed to meeting its current and ongoing obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code respecting non-discrimination and understands its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Its accessibility standards and commitment to this excellence do not substitute or limit its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code or obligations to people with disabilities under any other law. Accessible customer service policies are consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.