July 2026 Focus Newsletter The latest edition of the LCDS Focus Newsletter is now available! This month’s newsletter highlights recent accessibility upgrades at LCDS, our Summer BBQ celebration, the upcoming 30th Annual LCDS Golf Tournament, community partnerships, fundraising successes, and exciting upcoming events. Read the full newsletter to learn more [...]
Federal Investment Helps LCDS Improve Accessibility LCDS Completes Accessibility Upgrades at 339 Centre St. Petrolia, with Support from the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund Petrolia, ON – July 16, 2026 – Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) is proud to announce the completion of major accessibility upgrades at its Administration [...]
LCDS 2025–26 Financial Statements Now Available PETROLIA, ON – June 30, 2026 – We are pleased to present our 2025–2026 Financial Statements, offering a transparent overview of our financial performance and key activities over the past year. These statements were formally approved at our 71st Annual General Meeting, held on [...]
Join the LCDS Board of Directors Deadline to Apply: May 27, 2026 Interviews: June 3–10, 2026 Click HERE to Apply Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community? LCDS, a community‑rooted organization supporting adults with developmental disabilities, is seeking diverse, dedicated professionals to join [...]
An Evening of Gratitude with the Partners Who Power Inclusion Last week at Black Gold Brewery in Petrolia, we gathered to celebrate the incredible businesses and organizations who stand beside LCDS and champion inclusion across our community. This year’s celebration carried extra meaning. As we mark our 70th anniversary, our [...]
LCDS Recognized for Excellence in Apprenticeship Chatham-Kent, ON – March 26, 2026 — Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) is proud to announce that the organization has been recognized with The Southwest Apprenticeship Network (SWAN) Employer Award for Excellence in Apprenticeship – Service Category. Nick Salaris, LCDS Executive Director, accepted the [...]
Chem Valley Wrestling Joins Forces with LCDS for a Night of Action Sarnia, ON – March 19, 2026 – Chem Valley Wrestling is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable evening of heart pounding, high impact action, all in support of Lambton County Developmental Services (LCDS). The highly anticipated event, “Emergence,” [...]
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 [...]
