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Ontario Builds a Brighter Future for Children with New Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford
A transformative new chapter in child development and family-centred care is unfolding in Brantford, Ontario, as Lansdowne Children’s Centre unveils the proposed location for construction of a new purpose-built children’s treatment centre
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Lansdowne’s new board chair Ashley Veldkamp focused on possibilities
Lloyd St Amand has shifted into his role as past chair of the LCC board, as Ashley Veldkamp now takes on the role of chair. Ashley...
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Lansdowne board past chair Lloyd St Amand reflects on team’s accomplishments
Lloyd St Amand has shifted into his role as past chair of the LCC board, as Ashley Veldkamp now takes on the role of chair. Lloyd St...
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Celebrating Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s board chairs
Lloyd St Amand has shifted into his role as past chair of the LCC board, as Ashley Veldkamp now takes on the role of chair. One of...
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Aspiring fashion designer Araya-Lee Smith named 2025 Terry Fisher Memorial Award winner
Araya-Lee Smith was named the 2025 Terry Fisher Memorial Award winner at the Lansdowne Children’s Centre annual general meeting on June...
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Lansdowne Children’s Centre, Foundation consolidating
Boards of both organizations unanimous in decision. GRAND ERIE, ON – A new chapter is starting for Lansdowne Children’s Centre (LCC)...
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Lansdowne one of many exhibitors at Open Doors Day Program’s Resource Fair in Norfolk County
Lansdowne Children’s Centre was one of the exhibitors at Open Doors Day Program’s Resource Fair on June 3. The event was an opportunity for people with intellectual and/ or developmental disabilities, their friends and family, and those who work in the field – both as volunteers and professionally – to learn more about the organizations and resources available in Norfolk County and the surrounding areas. Alissa Shuker, Manager of Quality, Continuous Improvement and the SmartS
Jun 5, 20254 min read


‘I like motorcycles, and I like Lansdowne’, youth ambassador to Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids
Matthew Cowling, who has been accessing programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development for most of his life, will be serving as the centre’s ambassador for the 2025 Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, taking place June 28 in Brantford, ON.
May 30, 20254 min read


Finding wellness, camaraderie in dragon boat racing
Sarah Willson is a Resource Consultant in the Early Integration Program at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford. She shared a bit of her story of discovering dragon boat racing after completing breast cancer treatment.
May 14, 20254 min read


Lansdowne volunteer Kaitlynn Sales presented with 2025 Brantford Youth Excellence Award
Kaitlynn Sales is an exemplary volunteer with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, recognized by the Brantford Youth Council and the City of Brantford as a recipient of a 2025 Brantford Youth Excellence Award...
May 13, 20253 min read


Hero Movie Nights added to Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising, No-Cost Family Fun Events from Lansdowne
A great way to spend time with your kids, being a Hero for Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development
May 13, 20253 min read


Lansdowne donates over 150lbs to Haldimand, Brantford food banks
Lansdowne Children's Centre's FAST Food drive generated over 150 pounds of donations shared with local food banks in Caledonia and Brantford
May 1, 20251 min read


Youth presenter has message go viral on social media, World Autism Awareness Day
It’s clear that Karrvin’s words resonated with the Lansdowne Children's Centre community and well beyond; within 24 hours of a video of him speaking being posted on Lansdowne’s social media
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Saying goodbye: Join Maddy's Partners team, everyone's invited
Madeline ‘Maddy’ Hallett came to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Therapeutic Recreation program as a Mohawk College placement. Sadly, she passed away on Feb. 18, 2025, at the age of 20. in hopes of “honouring her spirit and generosity,” Maddy’s loved ones are inviting everyone to do what they can to help others as members of Maddy's Partners team.
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online
A 76-page collection of photos and stories celebrating community members serving children and youth for over five-decades. Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford, Brant County, child development, special needs, cerebral palsy, Rotary Club of Brantford
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Brantford-area Smile Cookie campaign selects Lansdowne Children's Centre and Brant Food for Thought in 2025
16,000 reasons to buy a Smile Cookie at one of Brantford’s 19 participating Tim Hortons locations during the spring fundraising campaign
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Flag raised for World Autism Awareness Day in Brantford's Harmony Square
Lansdowne Children's Centre and friends gathered in Harmony Square, Brantford to recognize World Autism Day
Apr 2, 20251 min read


Remembering David Gowling, Community Leader and Board Member
We are deeply grieved by the March 30th passing of Lansdowne Children’s Centre Board Member and Treasurer, David Gowling...
Apr 2, 20252 min read


National Caregiver Day: 'We see you and celebrate you'
Whether a parent caring for a child, or a child caring for a parent, or any type of caregiver – you matter. Lansdowne Childrens Centre
Apr 2, 20251 min read


Jennifer Huxley, Lansdowne's Director of Client Services, retiring after 33 years
Celebrating the career of Jennifer Huxley, Occupational Therapist and Director of Client Services, with Lansdowne Children's Centre
Mar 20, 20253 min read
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