LCDS Appoints Lori Richardson as New Supports Director Petrolia, ON – February 17, 2026 – Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) is pleased to announce that Lori Richardson has been appointed as the organization’s new Supports Director, joining the Senior Leadership Team in March 2026. Selected through a comprehensive and highly [...]
Knights of Columbus St. Michael Parish Donation PETROLIA – February 10, 2026 – LCDS is grateful to share that Frank van Delft, Treasurer of the Knights of Columbus St. Michael Parish in Bright’s Grove, presented a generous $1,000 donation to support our mission. This contribution directly strengthens our work empowering [...]
LCDS Celebrates Reaching Fundraising Goal for New Alvinston Patio PETROLIA & ALVINSTON, ON – January 22, 2026 — Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) is celebrating a huge community win! Thanks to an incredible wave of local support, we’ve officially reached our fundraising goal for the new cushioned safety patio between [...]
Investing in Developmental Services for Ontario’s Future PETROLIA, ON – January 12, 2026 – Ontario’s Developmental Services sector is at a tipping point. 53,000 people with developmental disabilties are waiting for housing or supportive services, and thousands more face inappropriate placements in hospitals, long-term care, and shelters. These realities create [...]
The Petrolia Community Refrigerator (PCR) is a vital resource for our community, making sure everyone has access to essentials when they need them most. It runs on the concept of “Take What You Need – Leave What You Can.” Open 365 days and 24/7. This time of year, our Lambton [...]
The County of Lambton’s Housing Services department is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment to better understand current and future housing needs in our region. ✅ How you can help: Complete the short yourself and with those you support before December 10. The confidential survey will take about 10 minutes make [...]
SARNIA, ON – Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) is proud to present its largest and most spirited fundraising event of the year: Fusion – A Discovery of Local Food & Drink, happening November 7 & 8, 2025 at DeGroot’s Nurseries in Sarnia Fusion is a celebration of local culinary talent, [...]
On Saturday, October 11, the Sarnia Moose Riders presented LCDS with an incredible $4,000 donation through their Fall Cash Draw, benefiting our Hill Street residence in Corunna! Dale, Tim, and Debbie joined LCDS staff to accept the donation alongside the Moose Riders. This generous gift will go toward new recliners [...]
Petrolia, ON – October 14, 2025 – Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) is proud to announce it has been awarded a Three-Year Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International, recognizing strong alignment with internationally accepted standards in developmental services. This achievement reflects LCDS’s 70-year legacy of [...]
PETROLIA, ON – October 9, 2025 – As Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) proudly celebrates 70 years of empowering people with developmental disabilities in Lambton County, we have welcomed new members to both the LCDS Board of Directors and the LCDS Foundation Board of Directors this September. Their leadership, passion, [...]
