creating today to influence tomorrow!
Food Security
Volunteers gather every other week to make 40 to 50 nutritious meals from food largely donated by local businesses. Meals are provided free to low-income families, seniors & others in the community who cannot afford to eat healthy or sufficient food. Call 705-457-1742
Families with Young Children
The Wednesday CAPC Group provides parents who have young children with peer support, parenting education, food, & links them to other organizations. Children 6 & under participate in fun activities that develop social & other critical skills. Call 705-457-1742
Hospice
Hospice provides caring & practical support to individuals with a life-threatening/serious illness & their families. Trained volunteers do all they can to help throughout this process, & provide bereavement support to the family later. Call 705-457-1742
Pre and Post Natal
The Special Delivery Club gives expectant and breastfeeding women up-to-date information, links to other organizations, & lots of support. Group members are able to access free milk, fresh vegetables and prenatal vitamins. Transportation is provided, if needed. Call 705-457-1742
School Readiness
Children, ages 3 to 5, can apply to be in School's Cool during July & August in one or more of the Haliburton County schools. The fun curriculum prepares children for kindergarten & increases language, math, self-help, psychological & social skills over the 6 week program. Call 705-457-1742
Started in 1989, SIRCH has brought more than 20 programs & services to Haliburton County, conducted consultations across Ontario, trained thousands of people and created dozens of manuals , kits, games and other innovative program resources. The common thread in all that SIRCH does is a philosophy that focuses on strengths and competencies (of children, parents, communities and organizations) and the belief that there are always options and solutions - sometimes you just have to think outside the box.
