Lambton County Developmental Services - LCDS

09/09/2025

🎗️ Today is FASD Awareness Day 🎗️
Let’s take a moment to recognize and support individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Awareness fosters understanding and understanding leads to meaningful action.

🌭 FASD Awareness Community BBQ today!
📍 Ex-Servicemen's Club, 503 Michigan Ave, Point Edward
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hosted by the FASD Resource Hub, this event is a great way to connect, learn, and show your support.

📣 Upcoming FREE Seminar: “Living with FASD: Real Stories, Real Strength”
🗓️ September 25, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Pathways Health Centre for Children, Sarnia
Hear directly from individuals with lived experience and gain deeper insight into the realities of FASD.
🔗 More info & registration: https://tinyurl.com/yhjjvdvc

💡 Need support or resources in Lambton County?
🔹 FASD Resource Hub – Pathways Health Centre for Children
Offering consultations, workshops, caregiver support groups, and service navigation for children and youth with FASD or suspected FASD.
📞 Call 519-542-3471 ext. 1316 or 1-855-542-3471

Let’s build a more informed and inclusive community together, one person at a time.💚💜

09/04/2025

!🎣 Fish Fry Fundraiser for LCDS 💜💚
Get ready for a delicious evening of golden-fried fish, hometown Petrolia community spirit, and meaningful support for LCDS!

📍 Location: Petrolia Lions Hall
📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💵 Tickets: $25 each
🎟️ Grab your tickets online TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/5hap2bk9
📞 Need help purchasing? Call Magda at 519-882-0933

🙏 A HUGE thank-you to our amazing sponsors:
B&B Collision, Damar Security Systems,
Mike Burns Construction, and L&D Concrete.
Your support makes this event possible!

Come hungry, leave happy. Help make a difference, one plate at a time! 🐠✨

💚💜 All proceeds go directly to LCDS, supporting adults with developmental disabilities in our community.

09/04/2025

🥕🌽 It’s Harvest Time! 🌿
Brian’s been busy all summer tending to his homegrown garden and the results are amazing! From giant zucchinis to vibrant peppers, his green thumb is on full display. 🌱👏

We’re so proud of Brian’s dedication and the joy he finds in growing his own food. His garden is blooming with love, care, and a whole lot of veggies! 🍅💚

09/03/2025

🌻 Shining Bright with Miracle Max’s Minions! 🌟
It may be September and the air is getting cooler, but the warmth from John, Cameron, and Laura’s BIG smiles at the Miracle Max's Minions sunflower patch is still glowing strong! 💛🌻

This joyful moment reminds us that happiness blooms wherever kindness grows.💜💚

09/02/2025

🔥 Join us for the FASD Awareness BBQ! 🔥
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is September 9, join Pathways FASD Resource Hub for a fun-filled afternoon to raise awareness and support a great cause!

📅 Date: September 9, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 503 Michigan Ave, Point Edward

🍔 Enjoy a hamburger or hot dog, a bag of chips & pop
🎯 Dive into the Games Area
🎁 Enter Draws to win prizes
💛 Donations are greatly accepted to support FASD awareness

For questions, contact: jhunter@pathwayscentre.org

Let’s raise awareness, build community, and have a blast!

08/27/2025

🎉 Deadline for tickets is Midnight tonight🎉

Our LCDS Online 50/50 Raffle is coming to a close TONIGHT at midnight and the winner will take home over $1,600 and growing! 💰

Every ticket sold helps fund Accessibility Assets for people with developmental disabilities, including tools, devices, and modifications that make everyday environments easier to navigate.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/lambtoncds
📢 Share this post and help us grow the pot!

08/25/2025

CALLING ALL FOOD & WINE VENDORS!

Fusion 2025, Sarnia-Lambton's premier food and drink event, is looking for elevated restaurants, caterers and wineries to bring bold flavours and unique sips to our event!

📅 November 7 & 8
📍 DeGroot's Nurseries, 1840 London Line
🎉 Thousands of attendees. One unforgettable experience.

Apply now to showcase your culinary artists and wine to a dynamic, engaged crowd! https://discoverfusion.ca/vendors

Tag your favourite vendors or share this with someone who should be there! 🙌
Tickets go on sale September 17.

08/22/2025

🎉 Only 5 Days Left! 🎉
The LCDS Online 50/50 Raffle is heating up . The winner will take home over $1,200 and growing fast! 💰

Every ticket sold helps fund Accessibility Assets for people with developmental disabilities — including tools, devices, and modifications that make everyday environments easier to navigate.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/lambtoncds
📢 Share this post and help us grow the pot

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08/22/2025

🚨 LCDS is Recruiting Foundation Board Members!
Are you passionate about fundraising, inclusion and community leadership? Join the LCDS Foundation Board and help us empower people with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives.

✅ Advocate for our mission
✅ Support fundraising efforts
✅ Advise and engage on charitable events
✅ Provide governance and oversight
✅ Bring your unique expertise and lived experience

📅 Apply now or tag someone who’d be a great fit!

For more information visit: https://lcdspetrolia.ca/apply-today-for-the-lcds-foundation-board/

08/20/2025

🌟 Join LCDS as a Purchased Service Worker! 🌟
Part-Time | Flexible Hours | Community-Based Support

Do you love being out in the community, attending events, enjoying local activities, and making meaningful connections? At Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS), we’re looking for caring, energetic individuals to accompany adults with developmental disabilities to activities like concerts, swimming, sports, museum visits, and more.

As a Purchased Service Worker, you’ll play a key role in helping people live full, connected lives, supporting independence, inclusion, and fun every step of the way.

What You’ll Need:
• A Full G license and reliable vehicle
• Availability for evenings and weekends
• A passion for people and community
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is an asset
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft 365)

Why Join the LCDS Team?
• Flexible, part-time hours that fit your lifestyle
• A supportive, values-driven team
• Work that’s fun, rewarding, and truly makes a difference

✨ Whether you're experienced or just starting out, if you believe in the power of inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today and help create memories – one person at a time. https://lcdspetrolia.ca/careers

08/20/2025

Come and say hi to us at Lambton College Community Employment Services Job Fair today at 1489 London Road, Sarnia (located within the Experiential Learning Centre)!

🎉 Don’t Miss This Exciting Hiring Event! 🎉
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿
📅 Tomorrow! Wednesday, August 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Lambton College Community Employment Services
📌 1489 London Road, Sarnia (located within the Experiential Learning Center)

Looking for work? This is your chance to connect with employers hiring for:
✅ Part-time
✅ Full-time
✅ Seasonal
✅ Student & Graduate roles

Industries include trades, healthcare, retail, administration & more!

✨ Free event
✨ Open to students, grads & the public
✨ Free parking
✨ Dress to impress & bring plenty of resumes!

👥 Employers in Attendance Include:
• The Home Depot
• Procor Limited
• Home Instead
• Progressive Auto Sales Group
• County of Lambton
• ReVital Polymers Inc.
• Bayshore Home Care Solutions
• Pathways Health Centre for Children
• Steeves & Rozema Group
• Langs Bus Lines
• Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton
• CarePartners
• Express Employment Professionals
• Community Living Sarnia-Lambton
• Lambton Kent District School Board
• Lambton County Developmental Services
• Middlesex-London Paramedic Services
• Hughes Intelligence & Hughes Healthcare
• YMCA
• The Arc Children’s Centre
• Sarnia Lambton Newcomer Hub

🎓 A Lambton College Program Advisor will be on site to answer your postsecondary education questions.

🌐 lambtoncollege.ca/events

🔥 Hot jobs. Cool connections. Don’t miss out! 🔥

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Windsor Regional Employment Network.