ABOUT THE DURHAM REGION CHAPTER

 

ProAction’s Durham Chapter works with the Durham Region Police Service to fund programs, benefiting local youth and police. Our partnership began in 2007, using the Toronto Chapter structure for its foundation, and has grown into funding over 310 programs through 2025, totaling approximately $663,000 in grants. The Durham Region Chapter has been steadily growing since its inception and continues to maintain and expand a strong and dedicated Council and police officer partnership.

DURHAM CHAPTER PROGRAMS – 2025

Click on Division/Unit Tab below to view their respective Programs

WEST DIVISION (19 Division)

  • Lunch with Liaison
  • Cops with Kids Laser Tag
  • ProAction Project REACH – Junior Edition
  • Cops and Bobbers – Casting Lines, Building Ties, with a Hook on Safety
  • ProAction Behind the Badge – Breaking the Myths
  • Lunch with Liaison #2
  • ProAction Sweat for Change #2
  • Shop with a Cop at Pickering City Centre

NORTH DIVISION (15 Division)

  • Cake Decoration Program
  • Self Defense
  • Boxing
  • Cops & Kids Golf Classic
  • Stay Safe Course

EAST DIVISION (16 Division)

  • Durham Region Police Intro to Rugby Program
  • DRPS Abilities Centre Program #3
  • DRPS Pottery Day #3
  • DRPS Abilities Centre Program #4
  • Paint with a Police Constable
  • DRPS – Race to the Finish Line
  • Paint Nite for Youth
  • Baa-rilliant Connections Youth and Police Goat Yoga
  • ProAction Pinnacle Rock Climbing
  • ProAction Adventure Tree Top Trekking
  • Learn to Golf
  • Treetop Trekking
  • Community Cooking & Mentorship
  • Partners in Paint – Graffiti Art Program
  • Intro to Rugby Program
  • DRPS Abilities Centre Program #5
  • DRPS Abilities Centre Program #6
  • Shop With a Cop 2025
  • Workout with a Cop-High School Edition

CENTRAL EAST DIVISION (17 Division)

  • ProAction Cops & Kids – Hockey Day in Oshawa
  • Cooking with Kids 2025
  • Cram a Backpack from a Cruiser
  • Cops & Castles (Chess Program)
  • Durham Regional Police Intro to Hockey-Oshawa Generals Game
  • Paint Nite with Durham Community Health Centre
  • Paint with Police

CENTRAL WEST DIVISION (18 Division)

  • Games Unplugged
  • 18 A Bowling
  • Bat’s and Badge’s Baseball Tournament
  • Harnessed Up
  • ProAction Learn to Stop with a Cop

E-CRIMES/CYBER CRIMES

  • Cyber Awareness Program

EAST CRIME TEAM

  • Durham Regional Police Intro to Hockey

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

  • 2025 Children’s Games

RECRUITING UNIT

  • Drive Smart Youth Workshop

Expression Painting

Durham Region Featured Program

PC Rebecca Ruttan designed the Expression Painting program for under-resourced kids who struggle with social, physical and/or mental health issues and would benefit from a calming and creative experience.

Twice a week during lunch, PC Ruttan supported these program participants by providing ideas and assistance with art technique to create their own beautiful pieces of art. At the end of this four month program, the young participants produced their own masterpieces that were proudly displayed on the walls of their school.

Several of the participants donated their art to be sold in a silent auction. The pieces were of such great quality that they raised several hundred dollars for charity. Congratulations to our young aspiring artists for their great accomplishments and contribution to making their community a better place.

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