The following is a list of the events that correctional workers have planned across Ontario as part of their “Corrections cares about community safety” event. While most events will take place on Monday, January 8, some communities have organized events that will take place over the whole week.
This outreach will underscore correctional workers’ commitment to the well-being and safety of their respective communities, while highlighting the desperate need for government investment in our correctional and mental health systems.
Please plan to attend your local event and consider contributing through cash or non-perishable food and other items, as appropriate. To be successful, we’re counting on your participation. Please be generous and give of yourself, of your time and of your resources.
Maplehurst Correctional Complex/Vanier Centre
Event: “Out of the Cold”. Correctional officer Ryan Graham and probation and parole officer Des Donovan have pledged to stay outside for a 24-hour period, beginning at 8 a.m. on January 8 and continuing until 8 a.m. on January 9. Correctional staff are also hosting a barbeque at noon on January 8. All proceeds will go to Halton Women’s Place in support of women and children seeking shelter from domestic violence.
Where: Maplehurst/Vanier, 661 Martin Street, Milton
When: January 8, 2018 (barbeque at noon)
Contact: Ryan Graham at [email protected] or Danielle Du Sablon at [email protected].
Fort Frances Jail
Event: Food drive with proceeds going to the Rainy River District Victim Services Program.
Where: Fort Frances Jail, 310 Nelson Street, Fort Frances
When: January 8, 2018, 11a.m.
Contact: Tom Kenny at [email protected]
Chatham Probation and Parole Office
Event: Probation and parole officers have scheduled a meeting with MPP PC corrections critic Rick Nicholls to raise awareness about the crisis in corrections. Chatham Probation and Parole Services staff have also made a monetary donation to the “Out of the Cold” event. Monetary and non-perishable food items will also be collected and donated the Chatham Food Bank.
Where: Rick Nicholls’ Office, 100 – 111 Heritage Road, Chatham
When: January 8, 2018, 5 p.m.
Contact: Christine Beintema at [email protected]
Central North Correctional Centre and Probation and Parole Services
Event: Barbeque with all proceeds being donated to Georgian Bay General Hospital
Where: Midland Superstore, 9292 Highway 93, Midland
When: January 8, 2018, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: Richard Dionne at [email protected]
Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre and Ottawa Probation and Parole Services
Event: Food drive supporting the Ottawa Food Bank, 1317 Michael Street, Ottawa
Where: Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre (union office), 2244 Innes Road, Gloucester, or various probation and parole services by Vanessa Thompson at <[email protected]
When: January 2 to 8, 2018
Contact: Denis Collin at [email protected] or Vanessa Thompson at [email protected]
Oshawa and Ajax Youth Probation Offices; Durham, Pickering and Port Perry Probation and Parole Services
Event: Charity fundraiser. Raffle and local will match funds raised. Proceeds to Simcoe Hall Settlement House
Where: OPSEU Regional Office, 6 – 500 King Street West, Oshawa
When: January 8, 2018, noon
Contact: Glenna Caldwell at [email protected]
Thunder Bay Jail, Thunder Bay CC, Thunder Bay Youth Centre, and Thunder Bay Probation/Parole Services
Event: Food drive for the Underground Gym
Where: Real Canadian Superstore, 600 Harbour Expressway, Thunder Bay
When: January 8, 2018, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Shawn Bradshaw at [email protected] or Brad Slobodian at [email protected]
Monteith Correctional Complex with Timmins-Area Youth and Adult Probation and Parole Services
Event: Barbecue with proceeds to the Women’s Shelter
Where: Ontario Government Complex, 5520 Highway 101 East, South Porcupine
When: January 8, 2018, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Ken Steinbrunner at [email protected]
Kenora Jail
Event: Christmas tree removal service. Food drive and winter clothes drive. Send your address to Jamie Bruce at [email protected] or text at 807-466-7134.
Where: Kenora/Keewatin area
When: January 8th, 2018, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Contact: Jamie Bruce at [email protected] or text at 807-466-7134
Ontario Correctional Institute, Roy McMurtry Youth Centre, Brampton and Mississauga Adult and Youth Probation and Parole Services
Event: Local Resource Drive. Proceeds to Safe Centre of Peel
When: January 8, 2018
Contact: Barry Roy at [email protected], Denise Sidsworth at [email protected] or Michael Fallon at [email protected]
Central East Correctional Centre
Event: Food drive for the Kawartha Lakes Food Source, with volunteers assisting the food bank
Where: Central East Correctional Centre, 541 Kawartha Lakes County Road 36, Lindsay
When: January 8, 2018
Contact: Chris Butsch at [email protected]
Toronto South Detention Centre
Event: Rally and fundraising event with food, beverages and live DJ. Proceeds to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Where: 160 Horner Avenue, Toronto
When: January 8, 2018, noon to 4 p.m.
Contact: Mark Manna at [email protected]
Toronto East Detention Centre and Toronto-Area Probation/Parole Services
Event: Winter clothes drive with proceeds to Scarborough Homeless Shelter
Where: Donations at Toronto East Detention Centre, 55 Civic Road, Scarborough and various Toronto-area probation and parole offices (donations currently being accepted)
When: January 8, 2018
Contact: Jason Mushynski at [email protected]
Southwest Detention Centre
Event: Food drive with proceeds to Windsor Mission
Where: Southwest Detention Centre, 4819 8th Concession Road, Maidstone
When: January 8, 2018, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Algis Pliskevicius at [email protected]
Sprucedale Youth Centre
Event: Food drive
Where: Sprucedale Youth Centre, 660 Ireland Road, Simcoe
When: January 8, 2018, 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Tom Gibson at [email protected]
Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre
Event: Food drive with proceeds to London Food Bank
Where: Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre, 711 Exeter Road, London
When: January 8, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (donations collected January 5-8)
Contact: Janet Laverty at [email protected]
North Bay Jail and North Bay Probation and Parole Services
Event: Family skate, with all funds going to the Can-Do Theatre program for children with disabilities
Where: Caldwell/Ellam outdoor rink, Carruthers Street, North Bay
When: January 8, 2018, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: Jim Mitchell at [email protected]
Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre, Donald Doucet Youth Centre, Sault Ste. Marie Adult and Youth Probation and Parole Services
Event: Community pizza party. Accepting non-perishable foods or cash donations. Proceeds to the Local Soup Kitchen. Free pizza, hot chocolate and desserts.
Where: Community Resource Centre, 136 Gore Street, Sault Ste. Marie
When: January 8, 2018, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Josh Miller at [email protected] or James Kemp at [email protected]
Niagara Detention Centre
Event: Food drive with proceeds going to Community Care
Wjhere: Niagara Detention Centre, 1355 Upper’s Lane, Thorold
When: January 8, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: John Mengia at [email protected]
For more information
Chris Jackel, 1-800-268-7376, extension 7415