About LASSA

About LASSA

LASSA is a settlement and social services agency that started in 1989 by concerned Canadians as a response to persons experiencing forced departure as a result of internecine strife in war torn Near Eastern countries. The agency was officially incorporated June 4th, 1993 as a non-profit organization (Corporation Number 291041-1 issued by Industry Canada-Corporations Canada). LASSA is registered as a charitable organization (number 135253508RR0001 issued by Charities Directorate-Canada Revenue Agency).

Our Mission

LASSA strives to provide the highest quality services to facilitate and expedite the settlement and integration of new Canadians in general and Arabic-speaking ones in particular.

Our objective is to operate a social services agency which will assist in:

  • Settlement, orientation, education and integration of Lebanese and Arabic-speaking immigrants into the Canadian community
  • Providing all necessary social services in furtherance thereof
  • Fostering and promoting an understanding, learning and appreciation for the Arabic language, traditions, and diverse cultures amongst Canadian Society.
  • Promoting and supporting humanitarian and charitable causes amongst all members of the Canadian community.

In collaboration with community partners and government services, we are always in the process of developing and improving integration tools and resources that effectively support our clients in receiving timely and relevant services that meet their needs and facilitate the access of available services.

There is no cost to receive our in-house services. However some fees may apply in accessing third party services. Respecting and maintaining confidentiality of our clients’ information is highly important to us and we strive to provide a welcoming environment to all members of the community without any discrimination.

To increase service efficiency and versatility, we currently provide services in the following languages:

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Armenian

Current List of Executives
LASSA’s Team
LASSA’s Partners
Current List of Executives

President: Ms. Rita Chalabi
Vice President: Mr. Samih Khairallah
Treasurer: Mr. Imad Radi
Director: Mr. Fadi Rizk
Executive Director: Mr. Fred Awada
Secretary: Ms. Asma Kabbara

LASSA’s Team

Our team is made up of dedicated and experienced professionals seeking the best interest of the clients and maintaining high levels of confidentiality including abidance to PIPEDA* ; LASSA abides by legislation respecting and safeguarding equity and access, including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Staff Name Position E-mail Ext.
Fred Awada Executive Director fawada@lassa.ca 222
Marguerite Saliba FCR Program Delivery Support msaliba@lassa.ca 228
Naim Assemani NSP Social Services Counsellor (Daytime Services 9am-3pm /  Call: 613-286-7357) nassemani@lassa.ca  
Rita Attieh Settlement Counsellor with focus on Citizenship Development rita@lassa.ca 226
Maral Boudakian Foreign Credentials Recognition Officer mboudakian@lassa.ca 225
Rania Ibrahim Settlement Counsellor (Evening services 4pm – 9pm / Call: 343-254 3111) ribrahim@lassa.ca  
Samia Ben Salah Job Search Workshop Facilitator / Employment Counsellor sbsalah@lassa.ca 229
Daline Ayoub Administrative Assistant dayoub@lassa.ca 221

 

(*) PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. A Canadian law relating to data privacy

LASSA’s Partners

Local Agencies Serving Immigrants (LASI) Coalition:

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