Week Two
Midhurst/November 23, 2023 – On November 16, the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services 21st annual Food and Toy Drive kicked off, and thanks to the generosity of our community, 490 toys, 53 lbs of food and $2,721.47 in monetary and gift card donations have already been received.
Virtual donations, along with new, unwrapped toys and food will be accepted at various locations across Simcoe County until December 15, 2023. Visit simcoe.ca/toydrive <<< Add Link to {Page Name}>>> to learn more.
This coming week, volunteers will be collecting donations at:
November 25
- Midland Santa Claus Parade ~ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wasaga Beach Walmart ~ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade ~ 3:30 to 6 p.m.
- Coldwater Tree Lighting ~ 4 to 7 p.m.
November 26
- Waubaushene Santa Claus Parade ~ 1 to 3 p.m.
- Innisfil Santa Claus Parade ~ 12 to 4 p.m.
- Tanger Outlet ~ 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A reminder that Paramedics are encouraging residents to consider donating virtually by visiting https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/.
Donations can also be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst, and at all County of Simcoe Paramedic Services stations <<< Add Link to {Page Name}>>>, where outdoor drop boxes are now available (please do not leave monetary donations in drop boxes)
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS:
Jennifer Straw
Senior Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca