Meet the Team
CLOSE 2 HOME CALEDON was founded with a clear and urgent mission: to provide community-based, supportive housing for individuals with developmental challenges and diverse abilities, ensuring they remain connected to their families and their community.
Our founding team—Liana Cancian (Founding Director and dedicated mother to Olivia), Elena Rosati (Founding Director and loving mom to Luca), and Blanca Polanco (Founding Director and Community Child and Youth Care Worker)—shares a common vision of empowering vulnerable individuals and creating lasting, positive change. Together, we are working to raise funds to provide housing solutions tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Our Board of Directors
Liana Cancian
Founding Director/Chair
Elena Rosati
Founding Director/Treasurer
Blanca Polanco
Founding Director/Secretary
Robert Ward
Executive Director
Jacquie Lafrate
Executive Director
Lori Grech-Vennare
Executive Director
Antonella Calandra
Executive Director
Saveria Mazza- DiBratto
Executive Director
Advisory
Members
We are grateful to our Advisory Committee members who bring expertise and support to the work of Close2home Caledon.
While their insights and contributions help guide our efforts, they do not hold any governance or operational responsibilities with Close2home Caledon