“Jammies for Kids In Care” in Full Swing by Port Hope Police

In Community, Local

Port Hope Police are once again collecting “Jammies for Kids In Care” at the Port Hope Police Station.

This is the third annual event organized by Constable Tammie Staples of the Port Hope Police Service.

Staples said, “the hope is to give a pair to every child in care” at the Highland Shores Children’s Aid.

Since the creation of the program the community have been extremely gracious with approximately 150 pairs pjyamas for collected.

“We’ll accept all sizes, because kids come in all sizes.”

There is a box located at the Port Hope Police Station at 55 Fox Road just off Toronto Road.

Staples adds, if anyone is unable to get to the police station, new this year are drop off boxes on town transit.

“It’s all about family and giving back to our community.”

So far, approximately 40 pairs have been donated this year with 10 pairs being donated after the Port Hope Santa Claus parade on Saturday.

All donations must be in by December 18 to be distributed to the children.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March

Read More...

Video – Two People Killed In Mobile Home Fire in Trenton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP0WBP-T0vU The community of Quinte West is in shock after two people, including an infant were killed in a fire

Read More...

Peterborough County OPP – Peterborough Man Charged with Fraud Relating to Non-Profit Sports (Name Released)

The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in relation to alleged misappropriation

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu