ST. JOHN COUNCIL FOR ONTARIO

OUR MISSION- Supporting Communities across to enhance their health and well-being through training products and community-based services. OUR VISION- Enhanced health and well-being for all. ABOUT ST. JOHN IN ONTARIO Since 1884 St. John Council for Ontario has been the Ontario arm of St. John Ambulance a worldwide humanitarian charitable organization dedicated to the service and well being of others. St. John delivers quality community service and education through its network of branches certified instructors staff and volunteers across Ontario. As Canada's leading authority in first aid since 1883 St. John trains Ontarians in essential first aid health and safety knowledge and skills. Our modern and innovative in-person virtual and on-line programs are designed for students of all ages needs and from all walks of life. COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY The volunteers of St. John Ambulance are often one of a community's greatest assets. You'll find St. John volunteers at community sporting and recreational events performing first aid and promoting health and safety. They can be found in hospitals long-term care facilities and educational institutions offering companionship and comfort. They can also be found providing health and safety related care during disasters and public health emergencies. St. John Ambulance is recognized for its leading edge services and we understand the importance of investing in the communities in which we live and work. Through partnerships with businesses community group and government we are achieving better solutions to evolving health care challenges. As we rebuild our services post-pandemic our services will continue to evolve to include: - Medical First Response services at major events sporting and recreational events and in time of disaster civil or health emergency; - Therapy Dog services in hospitals long-term care and retirement facilities educational institutions victim services libraries airports and the workplace; - Student-based emergency response teams at colleges and universities; - Child Car Seat Safety Education teams; - Ground Search and Rescue teams; - Summer safety outreach and education teams; - Youth health and safety programs; and - Home Caregiver Support Programs to assist non-professional caregivers that are dealing with end-of-life care of loved ones.

In 2024 St. John Ambulance Ontario witnessed a continued resurgence in the demand for its first aid and community health and safety services from a variety of municipalities agencies and events across Ontario including: 2024 Auto Show 2024 Santa Claus Parade Algoma University Amazon Canada Canadian Lakehead Exhibiiton Canadian Para Bowls Championships Celebrate Your Awesome CNE 2024 Cobden Fair Country on the Bay Georgian College Gravel Cup Bike Race Jackalope Japan Festival Canada Jerk Fest Kemptville Music Festival Massey Fair Mission Impossible Xtreme Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse Provinicials Peel Region Paramedics Pikwakaganan Pow Wow Polar Plunge The Winter Games Thunder City Speedway Thunder on Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Vibrant Brampton Warrior's Day Parade WolfHacks 2024 World Junior Hockey