Our Programs & Initiatives

Holiday Hope 2024 Baskets for Seniors

 

Low-income seniors are among the most "at-risk" populations in our community. With the rising costs of essentials like housing and food, many seniors are facing increased challenges. They are more likely to experience poverty and social isolation, making the holiday season an especially difficult time for them.

Peel Paramedics want to show our vulnerable seniors they’re not alone by gifting them holiday baskets filled with small treats, thoughtful gifts, and essential items they may need.

 Last year our team of Community Paramedics in collaboration with Peel Paramedic Association filled and delivered 400 baskets.

This year, our goal is to reach 500 seniors.

The Baskets are personally delivered throughout the holiday season, and we look forward to the joy and excitement this brings to the recipients.

 How can you help?

Any donation to support this effort is greatly appreciated. Financial contributions or gift item donations can be made by contacting us at 905-799-7800 ext. 2739 or

communityparamedics@peelregion.ca

Or Click HERE to donate 

https://www.peelparamedics.ca/...

 

DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT

Each year, the PPA is proud to team up with Peel Children's Centre and the Dreams Take Flight organization to send 4 local youth on a whirlwind one day trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.  Through the generosity of Air Canada and other community groups, a plane is filled with youth and chaperones at Pearson Airport before the sun comes up, and flies down to Florida to spend a day at the park, before flying home later that night. 

The PPA is proud to have been a sponsor for many years, and will continue to support this worthy cause.

TOQUES FOR THE HOMELESS

The PPA is proud to partner with PRPS Community Relations Officer Brad Bowie and A Platoon Superintendant Jay Szymanski in our first annual Toques for the Homeless campaign. Together we have purchased 300 bright coloured toques. Each response vehicle in the PRPS service will have two toques available to be given to homeless/those in need patients we encounter during our duties. There are no criteria required, other than Paramedics feeling the toques are needed. Replacements will be found at the divisional stations when you run out.

For more information on this great initiative, contact Brad Bowie at brad.bowie@peelregion.ca

ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

Each year, the Peel Paramedic Association teams up with Peel Regional Paramedic Services. Through Paramedic donations at the stations, money raised at our Annual Golf Tournament, donations by various Peel Regional Departments and community corporate sponsors, the PPA has been able to fill ambulances with toys and diapers for Peel Children's Centre, a local charity supporting Peel's families. Starting in 2015, each year we include toys for hospitalized children in the children's wards at our three local hospitals, as well as Tim Horton's gift cards for the children's families.

Each year the drive starts in November. Look for more information at the stations, on Pathways and here at www.peelparamedics.ca

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE - HUNGER DOESN'T TAKE A HOLIDAY

Paramedics and staff of Peel Region Paramedic Services once again supported the Mississauga Food Bank during their 2016 summer food drive. The PPA food drive, "Hunger Doesn't Take a Holiday" saw more than 450lbs of non-perishable food collected throughout the month of August.

The event, in its second year, saw the Management Group once again claim the PPA cup "May Our Cup Runneth Over". Thank you to The Award Store of Mississauga who generously donated the PPA Cup.

The PPA would like to thank Superintendents Larry Titus and Lawerence Saindon for their support. We would also like to thank Brad Bowie for his assistance with the pick up and delivery of donations.

We were proud to be able to donate the food to an organization that partners with more than 40 community agencies throughout Mississauga. We hope to raise even more donations next year.

BREAST CANCER AND MOVEMBER FUNDRAISING

Each year the PPA partners with PRPS in raising funds for both Breast Cancer research (October) and Movember campaign in support of men's health (November). This year we are pleased to offer ribbon pins in support of these great initiatives.