Pastor Jacqueline Daley and St. Margarets New Toronto Church were proud to receive LAMP Awards of Merit plaques.
About 25 community heroes and some local organizations who are making a difference in the lives of others were honoured with awards of merits by LAMP CHC.
Dozens of people gathered on the front lawn of the 185 Fifth Street facility on June 19 to recognize those who ‘have gone the extra mile to make a difference’ in the community.
LAMP officials said this year marked the 24th anniversary of the awards, which has recognized hundreds of mostly volunteers for doing good.
Rev. Veta Saunders and her Etobicoke Praise Centre was another Awards of Merit winner for giving back to the community.
We are “recognizing community champions who are having a profound impact on improving the health and well-being of our community,” the organization said. “The recognition goes a long way to encouraging these community leaders to continue their efforts as community role models for others.”
The awards inspires neighbours to help build a healthy, strong caring community.
Supporters were treated to a BBQ, music by the Etobicoke Jazz Band, a silent auction and police horses.
Christine Mercado of the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association was honoured by LAMP for her work in the community.
Some of the many winners this year included: Pastor Veta Saunders, of Etobicoke Praise Centre, Food For Now a charity that helps the needy and its head Daniel Lauzon, Long Branch Neighbourhood official Christine Mercado, masseuse Colette Stone and Pastor Jaqueline Daley of the St. Margaret’s New Toronto Anglican Church.
Others honoured were Tom Rubaj, Barb Symons, Lisa deWit, Vanessa Keall-Vejar, Gary McMayo, Denise Orth, Sarah Eby, Patricia Penner, Ed Menezes, Karolina Majka, Kaz Doniak, Crystal Nguyen, Eleni Makikostas, Martin Gerwin, Judith Rutledge and Simone Byrne.
Daniel Lauzon (right) and his Food for Now agency were both recognized for helping the needy and homeless.
Some of the organizations included: Funny Bones, Etobicoke Minor Ball Hockey Association, Bowls & Blessings, Palace Place, St. Margaret’s New Toronto Anglican Church and Food For Now.
LAMP Community Health Centre is one of the main social services agency in New Toronto that serves the community with programs for all age range.
LAMP Community Health Centre presented its 24th Awards if Merit plaques to residents who help the community.
LAMP was funded as a pilot project to provide health services and coordinate human services in the area. In October 1976, LAMP’s doors were officially opened to the public by Premier of Ontario the Honourable William Davis.