‘Home James’ available across Chatham-Kent

Home James is gearing up for another season across Chatham-Kent.

The program is driven by community partners and dedicated volunteers to make the roads safer for Chatham-Kent residents.

“Home James is preparing for its sixth holiday season in Chatham-Kent,” program officials stated.

“We are preparing for a busier season than the last. In its 5 years of operation Home James has donated over $50,000 to local youth groups in Chatham-Kent.”

The program will run each Friday and Saturday night from November 23 to the end of the year, including New Year’s Eve.

How It Works

– You’ve gone to a house party or your office Christmas party or just out to the bar for a drink and it’s time to go home, but you do not feel comfortable driving.

– Hours of operation 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on Dec 31). They ask that if you need a ride outside the City of Chatham or you need a ride to City of Chatham a ride from somewhere outside the City of Chatham that you call at least 3/4 hour before our closing time. You can not reserve a pickup time and Home James operates on a first call first serve basis.

– Due to insurance restrictions Home James can only pick up and drop off clients within the county of Chatham-Kent.

– Call their Headquarters 519-351-3353 and a team of two or three will come and drive you home safely in your own car. One or two (if room) people will get in your car with you and the third person will follow behind.
Your car will be parked in your driveway and you will be escorted to your door. We’ll even drive your babysitter home (as long as one parent comes with us).

– This is a confidential service provided by many volunteers whose main concern is the safety of our roads. 100% of any donations received goes to local Chatham-Kent youth groups.

– To protect the safety of our volunteers it may be necessary to reduce or stop our service during inclement weather.

Home James is a not-for-profit organization that:

– Encourages safe driver practices and safe roads.

– Provides a safe alternative to getting home after the consumption of alcohol.

– Donates all donations received during night of operation in the holiday season to local youth organizations.

Volunteers are needed for the program.

To volunteer, download the volunteer forms and instructions that are available, here.

If you have any questions about volunteering, call the volunteer coordinator at 519-351-3353 or email cddachathamkent@hotmail.ca.

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