Mr. Speaker, I am happy to rise today to highlight the work that is being done to help those with disabilities by the Luso Canadian Charitable Society.
The Luso Canadian Charitable Society is a community-based organization that supports diverse families and adults who are living with developmental and physical disabilities to reach their full potential.
Since 2003, this non-profit charitable organization has worked toward providing caregivers and families temporary relief, while their loved ones are in a nurturing environment.
Currently Luso has two fully operational homes in Toronto and Hamilton, and will open their newest location in Mississauga this year.
I was honoured to be part of their super-successful 10th annual fundraising gala this past Saturday. I want to thank all the donors, volunteers, staff members and management for their great work, and a special thanks to Mr. Jack Prazeres, their president, for his leadership, and the organizers who put together such a wonderful event.