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Special Announcement For PSW Day!
May 1st, 2020
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
May 19th, 2020
ATTENTION: All PSWs and Frontline Healthcare workers in Ontario & Canada
We at the Canadian PPE Network have been working very hard to provide PSWs and frontline healthcare workers with the resources and support they desperately need.
We can tell them how much they’re valued with our words, keep meeting with Government and officials to make their voices heard, but they also want to see results. They want proof they’re being heard.
We wanted to find a way to show them how much we are working for them, how they are valued and respected, and we believe this special lighting of Niagara Falls was a great way to do it.
We thank the Niagara Falls Illumination Board for joining us in honouring our PSWs and frontline workers and hope we can show it every year going forward.
Stay safe, stay healthy.
Kindest regards,
www.ppenetwork.com | info@ppenetwork.com | 437-886-5784
The Canadian PPE Network is a non-profit for PSWs helping them access resources, support and networking at ground level.
Thank you for acknowledging PSWs
April 17th, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
York Region, Ontario, April 17th, 2020
To:
The Hon. Christine Elliott
The Hon. Merrilee Fullerton
You have been very vocal recently in your appreciation of PSWs across Ontario and Canada and for that, we want to say thank you.
Thank you for acknowledging PSWs, and verbalizing directly to them their importance and value to our healthcare system and families everywhere, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
May we never forget how instrumental PSWs have been throughout this very frightening time in their careers while caring for the sick, frail and the dying.
We often talk about how PSWs are there when families can’t be, and this pandemic showcases just how true that one statement is.
We look forward to returning to “normal”, but never forgetting the dedication and paramount importance our PSWs play within the healthcare system as they helped care for families' loved ones so we could stop the spread.
We sincerely hope this will be a catalyst for the change we have been advocating for: the betterment of PSWs, and the PSW industry as a whole.
PSWs, we thank you. We thank you for Keeping The Care in Health Care.
Stay safe, stay healthy.
Kindest regards,
Lynn Steele
Founder & President, The Canadian PPE Network
www.ppenetwork.com | info@ppenetwork.com | 437-886-5784
The Canadian PPE Network is a non-profit for PSWs helping them access resources, support and networking at ground level.
Latest Stories
We work hard to get our efforts noticed by the media and are so proud when this goal comes to fruition.
A well informed community is an empowered one as well, so take a look at some of the latest coverage we’ve received below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at The Canadian PPE Network.
Exclusive Round Table Invite on Mental Health & Addictions
Nov 4, 2019
November 4th, 2019, we were in attendance at an exclusive invite for a Round Table on Mental Health & Addictions hosted by MPP Logan Kanapathi and Associate Minister of Mental Health & Addictions, Michael Tibollo.
We were very humbled, and proud, to be asked to come and speak about how Mental Health & Addictions are affecting PSWs and Frontline healthcare workers, in turn, affecting them within their profession.
The survey that we put out to our members and followers was answered with a resounding 486 responses in 3 weeks, and the data was brought forward to this Round Table so as we could give a voice to the voiceless, and discuss how we can make mental health and addiction support stronger, and more easily attainable in Ontario.
We look forward to many more Round Tables, and being a part of this monumentally important issue that affects so many every day.
To all the PSWs, Nurses, and Frontline workers that assisted us in the survey, sent us emails asking questions, offering input, giving perspectives, ideas and suggestions; please know you are finally being heard because we are the voice that is speaking for you.
And thank you for trusting us to do that.
PPE Network Meets at Queens Park
August, 2019
This month, we had the absolute pleasure of meeting with Guy Bourgouin, MPP/Député Mushkegowuk-James Bay/Baie-James who was wonderfully gracious, and completely understanding & sympathetic to the plight of PSWs across Ontario, and Canada.
We are proud to have a personal Letter of Endorsement from him, and look forward to meeting with him again.
PPE Network Meets With Guelph MPP Schreiner
Aug 16th 2019
Earlier this month, we also met with the MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, who has committed to standing with us, and all PSWs & frontline workers to advocate for better working conditions, fair wages, recognition, and supports that are so desperately needed.
To all our frontline - we say this:
We hear you. We're listening to you.
We are standing up for you, and with you.
Thank you for keeping the CARE in Health Care.
We are so proud to have a Letter of Endorsement from MPP Schreiner!
CELEBRATING PSWS
April 25th, 2019
PSW Day is May 19th, but we are celebrating PSWs ALL MONTH LONG in May!
In recognition of Personal Support Worker Day (May 19), we're shining a spotlight on some of our PSWs who go above and beyond in their role!
Would you like to be featured?
Email us your story, and picture (if you wish) and we may choose your story to be featured!
Those that send us a picture of themselves will be featured on our PSW Day poster!
Newest Partnership & Initiative!
January 15, 2019
An exciting new partnership and initiative with a local company that has been a strong supporter of the Aurora Food Pantry for many years.
We are proud to work with owner Jay Saveall of Green Side Up Contracting Inc. to pioneer the Green Pantry Network which will help ensure the seniors within our communities are taken care of with whatever their personal needs are.
For inquiries about dropping off needed items to the pantry, please contact them directly to make arrangements.
You can contact them via Facebook, or online at www.aurorafoodpantry.ca
Local Non-Profit Makes a Splash with Candle Fundraiser
November 5th, 2018
Looking for a perfect gift for that special PSW in your life?
A gift for yourself?
On sale now!
100% of the proceeds go back into The Network for our PSW’s.
8” glass pillar candle.
$10 flat rate includes taxes AND shipping.
Message us now to get yours!
Red & Blue Also Available.
CELEBRATING PSWs
PSW Day is May 19th, but we are celebrating PSWs ALL MONTH LONG in May!
In recognition of Personal Support Worker Day (May 19), we're shining a spotlight on some of our PSWs who go above and beyond in their role!
Would you like to be featured?
Email us your story, and picture (if you wish) and we may choose your story to be featured!
Those that send us a picture of themselves will be featured on our PSW Day poster!
