POLIMEX TO ORGANIZE HELP FOR FLOODING VICTIMS IN POLAND

Polimex, a Polish-Canadian company, has partnered with Father Janusz Blazejak OMI to launch a heartfelt donation campaign aimed at supporting victims of the recent flooding in Poland. The goal is to collect one shipping container worth of goods, which will then be shipped to Poland by Polimex. The collected humanitarian aid will be distributed by the esteemed Polish charity organization Caritas, ensuring that those in need receive timely assistance. Additionally, Musket Transport has joined this noble effort to facilitate transportation to Montreal and help raise further donations. This collaborative initiative showcases the strength of community spirit and compassion in times of crisis.

Items will be collected in 8 churches on Sunday, October 6th, 2024:

  • Saint Casimir’s Parish in Toronto, 156 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L4
  • Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Mississauga 4260 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V8
  • Saint Eugene de Mazenod Church in Brampton, 252 Steeles Ave W, Brampton, ON L6Y 0K9
  • Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church in Hamilton, 8 Saint Ann St, Hamilton, ON L8L 6P8
  • Saint Anthony Parish in Oakville, 40 John St, Oakville, ON L6K 1G8
  • Saint Joseph Parish in Brantford, 235 Brant Ave, Brantford, ON N3T 3J4
  • Saint Theresa Parish in Etobicoke, 100 Tenth Street, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3G6
  • Sacred Heart Parish in Kitchener, 66 Shanley St, Kitchener
  • Our Lady of Czestochowa 419 Hill St, London

Additionally, items are being accepted also at:

  • POLIMEX WAREHOUSE located at 27 Selby Rd, Brampton, ON, Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
  • POLIMEX MISSISSAUGA 3145 Dundas St W, Mississauga, Mon-Friday 10 – 5:30, Saturday 10-2).
  • POLIMEX MISSISSAUGA (at Plaza Wisla) 3615 Dixie Rd #3, Mississauga (Mon-Friday 10 – 6, Saturday 10-2).
  • POLIMEX TORONTO Toronto 141 Roncesvalles Ave (Mon-Friday 10 – 6, Saturday 10-2).

Goods that have been requested:

  • Tools (hammers, shovels, screwdrivers, nails.
  • Cleaning supplies
  • For kids: art materials, educational materials in English, backpacks, pens, markers, toys
  • Additional items: pillows, sleeping bags, blankets, duvet covers, diapers, sanitary pads.

Please make sure that items are new or in slightly used condition. We cannot accept electronic items due to different voltage.

Due to logistics and coordination, organizers are asking to bring donations in cardboard boxes with short descriptions of the items written on the box.

The goal is to collect one shipping container worth of goods, which will then be shipped to Poland by Polimex. Caritas Poland expressed willingness to cooperate with Polimex and to distribute goods to those who are in need.

The initiative will start on October 1st, 2024 and end on October 6th (at the Parishes).

For more information, please contact: pomoc2024@polimex.com