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16th Annual Newsletter – March 2024

Our 16th Annual Newsletter is now available! We invite you to learn about our achievements in 2023 and celebrate Luso  participants from our three Support Centres in Toronto, Hamilton, and Peel. In this edition, we extend our gratitude to all the generous contributors who supported our mission of Moving Forward, enhancing and expanding access to […]

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Special Edition Newsletter / Revista Especial da Luso

Special Edition Newsletter – 2023 We are pleased to announce a Special Portuguese Edition of Luso’s Newsletter is now available! This edition, printed in Portuguese, was financially supported by Comunidades Portuguesas and the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The history, programs and the “Luso community” is showcased, in a display of celebration towards all those […]

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A place for Kira to call home – upcoming Luso residence in Hamilton

Click here to download the article (pdf). Title: A place for Kira to call home: Charity plans to turn Hamilton church site into special-needs residence – Parents of adult children with disabilities in the lurch when it comes to supportive housing – Source: https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/a-place-for-kira-to-call-home-charity-plans-to-turn-hamilton-church-site-into/article_38a5e37c-33fc-5b2f-9661-c08c9f2792f9.html By Teviah Moro Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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Upcoming Luso Residences in Hamilton and Toronto

Please support our Residential Building Campaign! Luso Residential Building Campaign is the next steppingstone in the history of our organization and the community we serve. Over the past few years, we have been approached by many families who continually worry about who will take care of their children when they no longer have the physical […]

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15th Annual Newsletter – May 2023

Our 15th Annual Newsletter is hot of the press! Please join us in celebrating Luso’s 2022 achievements and Luso’s participants across our three Support Centres in Toronto, Hamilton and Peel. In last year’s Newsletter we shared our intent to position Luso Canadian Charitable Society for the future, and leverage our strong foundation in support of those […]

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Hazel McCallion – Limited Edition Race Car Bobbleheads

In remembrance of our dear friend and Canadian Legend Hazel McCallion (1921-2023), Luso is selling limited-edition Hazel “Hurricane” McCallion bobbleheads, with all proceeds going to Luso’s Residential Building Campaign. Hazel herself approved and followed this art project, and eagerly awaited the arrival of her “Race Car Bobbleheads” which were delivered early in 2023.  She wanted […]

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In Loving Memory of a Legend – Hazel McCallion

It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of our dear and special friend Hazel McCallion. The Luso Canadian Charitable Society expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Hazel, and the community she served. Hazel was a true legend. Her legacy of leadership and social commitment is well known in Canada […]

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14th Annual Newsletter – September 2022

  Click image to view Newsletter Our 14th Annual Newsletter is here! Please join us in celebrating Luso’s 2021 and early-2022 achievements by viewing our latest newsletter, which focuses on our three Luso Support Centres in Toronto, Hamilton and Peel. The theme of this year’s Annual Newsletter is Moving Forward. Moving ahead with our mission […]

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Accessibility Barriers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Many individuals are anxious to receive their booster or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. For most of us, this involves booking an appointment online or over the phone, followed by a trip to a local clinic, community centre or pharmacy. For those living with disabilities, this isn’t such a simple task.   Individuals living […]

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13th Annual Newsletter – June 2021

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