The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
The pyjama drive was started by Port Hope Police Constable Tammie Staples in 2017 as a way of ensuring every child wakes up on Christmas morning with a gift that brings both physical and emotional warmth.
Ganaraska Financial Credit Union has been kicking off the drive for the last three years.
Jerry Siebarth from the Municipality of Port Hope was a major part of the team in organizing and collecting pyjamas.
Siebarth passed away suddenly in October and was remembered fondly on Thursday for his kindness and support for Tammies Jammies.
During the first year of collecting pyjamas a total of 50 pairs were collected. In 2024 there were over 2,700 pairs of pyjamas collected.
Kathy Foster who is Chief Executive Officer with Ganaraska Financial Credit Union said there is a lot of need in the community, “and Tammies Jammies really does make a difference to Northumberland County and surrounding area.”
Staples has always said her goal is just one pair of pyjamas, but after years of support from the community, it’s hoped that 3,000 pairs of pyjamas will be donated.
“This is Port Hope and all the surrounding communities far and wide. We couldn’t have done it without everybody.”
Donations of all sizes are welcome to ensure children of all ages can benefit from this gesture of kindness. All donations go to Highland Shores Children’s Aid.
Belleville Police Service Supports “Tammie’s Jammies” Program
The Belleville Police Service is proud to once again be an official drop-off location for the Tammie’s Jammies program — a community initiative that collects new pajamas for local children and families in need during the holiday season.
The program, coordinated by the Port Hope Police Service and Ganaraska Financial Credit Union, collects pajamas for the Children’s Foundation. You can drop off your pajamas at our location so a child will have something special to open on Christmas Eve.
From November 15 through December 20, members of the public are encouraged to drop off new pajamas in any size, from infants to teens, at the Belleville Police Service headquarters, 459 Sidney Street, Belleville. A collection box is available in the main lobby during business hours for convenient drop-off.
Now entering its 2025 campaign, Tammie’s Jammies continues to bring comfort to families across the region, helping ensure that every child has cozy sleepwear to unwrap during the holidays. Last year alone, the program collected 2,780 pairs of pajamas thanks to the generosity of the community.
The holiday season can be difficult, but the generosity of our community reflects the compassion that makes Belleville a caring place to call home.
Drop Off Locations Include
Port Hope
3M Dance Studio
A Plus Convenience
Best Cannabis
Canadian Candy Company
Davis Independent
Empire Crossing
Extendicare Port Hope
Fringe Hair Studio
Frosted Flour Co.
Furby House Books
Ganaraska Childcare Centre
Ganaraska Financial
Garden Hill General Store
Giant Tiger
Hepburn Jewelers
Hope Community Church
Hope St. Terrace
Hoover Heating and A/C
Jack Burger Sports Complex
Joes Heating and A/C
Lakeridge Chrysler
Lauria Hyundai
Pharmasave
Port Hope Champber
Port Hope High Schoo
Port Hope Inn
Port Hope Police
Port Hope Rec
Port Hope United Church
Port Hope Veterinarian
Pulse Cafe
Queenies
Regency Manor
Roseglen Village
Sharps Custom Exhaust
Trade Tech
Cobourg
Big Boy Burgers
Black Cat Cafe
Community Living
Dale Road Variety
Ganaraska Financial
Giant Tiger
JJ’s Restaurant
Just Brew It
MacCoubrey’s Funeral Home
Midtown Animal Hospital
Thomas Buick GMC
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