While March is Social Work Month, the impact Registered Social Workers make can be felt throughout the year.   The Social Work Team at Lansdowne Children’s Centre are professionally trained to support families to cope with the impact of illness, disability and complex health needs. This may include adjusting to a diagnosis or navigating new life pathways. Social Workers guide individuals and families  to make use of strategies to help cope with life’s many challenges, includi

Lansdowne Children’s Centre is always grateful to the community partners who choose to support us and the work we do. Recently, Mark Spencer and his team at St. George Arms made a donation of $3,002. Lynda Henriksen, Director of Development and Community Relations at Lansdowne, explained that the gift was half of the proceeds from a raffle the restaurant had held, with an equal amount going to Stedman Community Hospice. Lynda noted that this was the third consecutive year th

Fidget quilts are a beautiful combination of form and function. Members of the Brant Heritage Quilters Guild (BHQG) have been making these types of quilts for about two decades. Sue Baldauf joined the guild in 2002, and has held several roles in the group’s executive, including president. She noted that the concept of touch quilts – precursors to fidget quilts – was first brought to the guild by member Trudy Baumgarten. “The touch quilts were certainly trendy,” Sue said, add

Stacey Muller is using her photography business to support families like hers who have a child with Autism. Autism Awareness Day is on April 2, and in recognition of that, Stacey is offering mini photo sessions at her Brantford studio. Each session is a minimum $20 donation; all of the donations will be given to Lansdowne Children’s Centre. In an online post, Stacey shared, “As many of you know, our son has been diagnosed over the years with autism, epilepsy, and other neurol

Tina Shackell, together with close friends, presented Lansdowne Children’s Centre with a generous donation honouring her son’s life and legacy. Dylan received support from Lansdowne Children’s Centre for many years and is remembered as a bright light – cherished deeply, and whose spirit continues to inspire all who knew him.

The Knights of Columbus Brantford ’s Charity Fundraising Breakfast raised a record‑breaking $4,500 for Lansdowne Children’s Centre – WOW! On behalf of the children and families who will benefit because of these funds, we extend a big, heartfelt thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and community member who made this possible. You are the heart, strength, and spirit behind our caring community.