Congratulations to our founder & executive director, Tara Filteau on receiving the 2024 Ontario Social Service Worker Association Community Leadership Citation!??
Did you know that there are over 28 000 social workers & social service workers across Ontario and that March is National Social Work month! ??
A big thank you to the Ontario Social Service Worker Association (OSSWA) for the important work that they do and for celebrating Social Service Work week!
Congratulations to all those whom have won Merits, Citations and Awards in a variety of categories this year:
* Cindy McAfee, RSSW -?The Barbara Baker Distinguished SSW Merit Recipient (2024)?
* Angel Powers, RSSW - The Clinical SSW Leadership Citation Recipient (2024)?
* Tara Filteau, RSSW - The Community SSW Leadership Citation Recipient (2024)?
* Stephanie Danso, RSSW - The Black SSW Leadership Citation Recipient (2024)??
* Nancy Gonzalez, RSSW - The Indigenous SSW Leadership Recipient (2024)??
* Malene Stewart, RSW - The SSW Educator of the Year Award Recipient (2024)?
* Vic Evangelista - The SSW Student of the Year Award Recipient (2024)
The Ontario Social Service Worker Association has listed bio’s and pictures of their recipients for 2024 at the following link:
https://lnkd.in/gccVF5RW
“Being a social service worker holds immense meaning for me as it involves making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities in need. It means being a compassionate and empathetic listener, providing support and resources to those facing challenges, and advocating for social justice and equality. As a social service worker, I see it as my duty to help empower others to overcome obstacles, improve their well-being, and build a brighter future for themselves. It is about fostering a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. Being a social service worker is not just a job; it is a calling to serve & empower others with kindness, understanding, and dedication.” - Tara Filteau XO