Home James Caledon

10/29/2024

10/28/2024

All good things must come to an end and sadly Home James Caledon had it's farewell party this past Friday. Thank you to all that could attend and thank you to all of the volunteers over the years that have given their time to ensure people are getting home safe and sound.
Thank you to Caesar's Centre - Venue and their incredible staff. The food was delicious and the service was amazing.
Thank you to Sean who entertainmented us all night. To Louise Donato for the cake. To Niki & Cristine Gallo for the cookies. To
Janice De Melo(Dance) for the dance lessons. Special thanks to Tom Publicover, Robb Cotte and Christina for organizing the amazing farewell party!

Thank you to everyone that supported Homejames over the years, too many sponsors who have generously given to help support the cause. To all the dealership that let us use their vehicles.

10/26/2024

Party is about to start

10/22/2024

If you have been involved in Home James over the years and have not received your invitation to the Celebration party … please reach out. We have not heard back from you about attending the Farewell from HomeJames-Caledon at the end of the month…..
The farewell dinner is on October 25 at 7 PM at Caesar's in Bolton. Kindly RSVP ASAP [email protected] .

Please let us know if you are bringing a plus one, as space is limited.

08/25/2024

A Fond Farewell from HomeJames-Caledon

It is with both gratitude and a touch of sadness that we announce the closure of HomeJames-Caledon, a community service that has been close to our hearts for the past 11 years.

HomeJames-Caledon began its journey as a chapter of Quebec-based Operation Rednose, and in 2013, it evolved into the Caledon chapter of the Community Designated Drivers Association, a registered Ontario non-profit founded by Stan Janes and other dedicated individuals in Chatham, Ontario. With the support of founding sponsors including the Bolton Rotary, Bolton Kinsmen, the Town of Caledon, the Ontario Provincial Police, and every new car dealer in Bolton, HomeJames has been a beacon of safety in our community.

Our mission has always been to ensure that every person asking for help during the holiday season, from mid-November to New Year's Eve, received a safe ride home in their own vehicle with their passengers, regardless of the reason for impairment. This commitment to safety required the dedication of up to 161 volunteers each season, working as call takers, dispatchers, drivers, and communicators, supported by a sophisticated communication system. Together, we have safely delivered thousands of people home during our operations, and we are proud to note that on the nights we operated, the OPP reported no serious traffic collisions involving impaired driving.

However, the time has come for us to close this chapter. As we do so, we reflect on the incredible journey that HomeJames-Caledon has taken and the many lives we have touched along the way. We are deeply grateful for our community's service clubs, dealerships, and supporters, whose donations and volunteer efforts have made this service possible.

As we say goodbye, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every volunteer, and sponsor who believed in our mission and helped us carry it out. Your support has made a lasting impact on the safety of our community, and for that, we will always be grateful.

We have planned a farewell dinner for October 25 at 7PM @ Caesar’s in Bolton – RSVP by September 30th to: [email protected]

Thank you for allowing us to serve you. It has been an honor

With warmest regards,
HomeJames-Caledon Board

01/06/2024

Well that’s a wrap to our 2023 Season! We couldn’t have done it without our amazing Volunteers, Sponsors, Partners and Community. See you all later this year.