b'Inside the OIRCA Magellan Community Charities By Don Marks, Executive Director, OIRCAI n the Spring 2014 issue of Ontario Roofing News, which was our special 50th anniversaryThe charitys vison is to enable our seniors to live their lives to the fullest by providing cul-issue,werecognized60yearsofPortugueseimmigrationinCanada.Wedidsototurally sensitive care. Their mission is to foster an environment of compassion and dignity for acknowledge the individuals who make up a large portion of the roofing workforce. our seniors while embracing and promoting the Portuguese culture. Magellan values respect, Now, 10 years later and 10 years older, we once again recognize this vibrant group of roofingtrust and community unity.industry members by introducing you to the Magellan Community Charities organization andThe project is to be located on a site at 640 Lansdowne Avenue in Toronto, a location that their plans to build a long-term care and affordable housing facility in Toronto for the Portu- is ideally positioned for the Portuguese community. In addition to fulfilling a much-needed guese community. demand for senior care, the centre will become a hub for community activities and programs, Mr. Manuel DaCosta, president of OIRCA member Viana Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., isprovide jobs during the construction phase and work for over 300 staff to meet the needs of chair of this charitys Board of Directors. In his communication with OIRCA, he states, Thethe residents once it is open and up and running.Portuguese community has for a long time been an integral part of supplying hard-workingOf course, projects such as these dont just magically appear. They need the support of citizens to the construction industry, including through OIRCA member roofing companies. partners who will pledge their financial backing for such a worthwhile cause. Magellan has reached out to the OIRCA to spread the word about this journey to improve the future of Mr. DaCosta goes on to say, I am asking for the members of OIRCA, through its Board,Portuguese seniors.to use your philanthropic sentiments to help in this most worthwhile cause. Lets give back toFor more information on this project and Magellan Community Charities, please visit those who, for the past 71 years, have helped build Canada with their hard work. their website at magellancommunitycharities.ca.24ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 2024 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'