We are thrilled to share that Maria Barcelos, Executive Director of The Gatehouse, has been named a 2025 inductee into the Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame Award.
This well-deserved honour recognizes Maria’s extraordinary dedication to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse and her unwavering commitment to mental health advocacy. Through her leadership at The Gatehouse, Maria has helped transform countless lives and has become a beacon of healing, hope, and resilience in our community and beyond.
Maria will be honoured alongside other outstanding leaders at the induction ceremony on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at Camões Square, 722 College Street, Toronto, beginning at 4:00 PM. The event is open to the public — we hope you’ll join in celebrating this remarkable achievement.
Congratulations, Maria — your vision, compassion, and advocacy continue to inspire us all.
Learn more about this award at https://portuguesecanadianwalkoffame.com/
Read the announcement in Bom Dia Europa
With gratitude and pride,
The Gatehouse Team
