Tell me and I'll forget;
Show me and I may remember;
Involve me and I will understand.
That is the philosophy behind the Peel Children's Safety Village, an innovative community project that was launched in 1994.
The Safety Village aims to reduce the alarming rate of preventable traffic accidents, the leading cause of death for children aged one to nine.
Until recently, the only place to formally teach elementary school children about safety was the classroom. The Safety Village gives youngsters a facility where they can practice the safety rules they've learned at school and at home.
How does the Safety Village operate?
The Peel Children's Safety Village is a non-profit organization, with charitable tax status. It was built by the community, for the community, on land donated by the City of Brampton. The foundation for its success is a highly committed Board of Directors, along with strong corporate support.
Board of Directors (2009 - 2010)
Gary Evans, President
Acting Sergeant Lauren Cloutier, Peel
Regional Police
, Vice President
Rob Bellefeuille, Treasurer
Katie Edmonds, Secretary
Preben Von Bulow, Past President
Staff Sergeant Greg Sweeney, OPP Caledon
Jay Sugunan
Inspector Chris McCord, Peel Regional Police
Staff (2009 - 2010)
Christie Hallett, Administrator
Cst. Michelle Vivian
Cst. Danny Marttini
To contact our staff please visit our Contact Us page.
Village Timelines
- The Peel Children's Safety Village project was founded in June 1990.
- The site's official groundbreaking was held in the summer of 1992.
- Despite a cost of $1.1 million, the Safety Village was out of debt one year after its construction.
- The Safety Village's grand opening was held in the summer of 1994, with the first
official classes beginning in September 1994.
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