SIRCH Community Services

Reducing the amount of waste being disposed of by giving household items a new life.
Thriving communities where each person feels connected, supported and encouraged.
Supporting individuals and families in various capacities.
Creating healthy and hearty meals for seniors and families.
Developing community-based programs for children and parents.
Building connections through volunteer opportunities.

Free Meals
20,000+

Volunteers trained
400+

Families Supported
1,000+

School's Cool graduates
8,000+

Training programs offered
180+

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A not-for-profit celebrating 30 years of unwavering belief in people and possibilities. Offers programs, training opportunities and social enterprises

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Happy #Valentines Day! Our Thrift Warehouses in #Haliburton and #bancroftontario are showing some love with a one-day sale on Friday, February 14 - everything in-store is 14% off! ❤️

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Our chefs are lovingly preparing Thai coconut chicken or vegetables for “Lunch Is On Us” today, Thursday, February 13! Come join us from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2 Victoria St, Haliburton for this free lunch! #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander

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On Thursday, February 13 "Lunch Is On Us" is serving Thai coconut vegetable or chicken curry with jasmine rice. Come see us on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2 Victoria St, Haliburton for this free lunch! #MyHaliburtonHighlands #ComeWander

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Participants in our Family Roots program want to share their experiences and discoveries at a free event, "Family Secrets, Deceptions and Astonishing Truths" on Wednesday, February 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at @hh_museum. #MyHaliburtonHighlan

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Join our Family Roots #genealogy seniors and their #volunteers as they reveal "Family Secrets, Deceptions and Astonishing Truths" on Wednesday, February 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at @hh_museum. #myhaliburtonhighlands

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Come and enjoy a free meal at “Lunch Is On Us” on Thursday, February 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SIRCH Central, 2 Victoria St, Haliburton. #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander

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The #volunteers in our Community Kitchen are preparing penne and cheese with ham. These meals will be frozen and distributed to local #foodbanks. #myhaliburtonhighlands

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Our “Ready For Retail” #jobtraining trainees are learning about the history of #retail - all the way back to 9000 BCE. #myhaliburtonhighlands

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Another great day of #jobtraining with our “Cook It Up” and “Ready For Retail” trainees. #myhaliburtonhighlands

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Yum! Butter chicken is on the menu at today’s “Lunch Is On Us!” Come join us for a free lunch on Thursday, January 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2 Victoria St, Haliburton. #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander

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Our “Cook It Up” and “Ready For Retail” #jobtraining programs are underway! This week, trainees are taking part in SAIL (Supportive Approaches to Innovative Learning) training delivered by City of Kawartha Lakes. #myhaliburtonhighlands

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Join us on Thursday, January 30 for "Lunch Is On Us!" From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., we're serving butter chicken or vegan saag dahl with basmati rice; roast cauliflower aloo gobi; and desserts. Free of charge. A donation jar is available, but there's no expectation. #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander

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Merla is working with our #RepairCafe #volunteer Fixers to get a connection fan repaired. Bring your broken items to the Haliburton High School until 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 25. #myhaliburtonhighlands

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What household items do you need fixing? Our first #RepairCafe is Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Haliburton Highlands Secondary School! #Volunteer Fixers are ready to repair broken small appliances, computers, clothing, and more. #MyHaliburtonHighlands

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Learn to cook! @dysartrecreation and #MindenHills are offering free cooking classes led by our Chef Jay. 📅 Dysart et al: February 7, 21, March 6, 20. ☎️ Contact Andrea at 705-457-1740 x 635 to register. 📅 Minden Hills: January 31, February 14, 28, March 13, 27. ☎️ Contact Elisha at 705-286-2808 to register.

#MyHaliburtonHighlands

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Making cookies 🍪 for today’s dessert. The “Lunch Is On Us” menu on Thursday, January 23, 2020 features quesadillas, soup and salad. Visit us from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SIRCH Central, 2 Victoria St, Haliburton. Lunch is free, but donations are appreciated, if you are able. #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander

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Our "Ready For Retail" free #jobtraining program starts next week, but there's still a few spots available! Phone 705-457-1742 to apply. Over this 16-week program, you'll learn about customer service, inventory management, and merchandising, plus be placed in a local business! #MyHaliburtonHighlands

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What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a wobbly chair? Or with a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it away? No way! Instead, bring it to our new Repair Cafes!

SIRCH’s first #RepairCafe takes place on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School (cafeteria). #myhaliburtonhighlands
SIRCH’s Repair Cafe is funded by @ontrillium

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Do you have a broken lamp or other small electrical device? Bring it our first #RepairCafe on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School gymnasium. Our #volunteer Fixers will be ready to repair your broken items! #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander

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Ready For Retail is a free #jobtraining program for adults 18+ who want to work in stores, markets, or start a business. It starts January 29, 2020. Phone 705-457-1742 or email info@sirch.on.ca to apply. #myhaliburtonhighlands

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Family secrets, deceptions and astonishing truths

February 3, 2020

Imagine seeing the ocean liner ticket of your great-grandmother when she first arrived in Canada. Or finding a record of your family dating back to the 1600s. And how would you feel if you discovered that a long-held family story wasn’t completely … [Read More...] about Family secrets, deceptions and astonishing truths

Free restaurant and retail job training starting soon

January 7, 2020

If you’re looking for a new career or want to upgrade your employment skills, look no further! SIRCH Community Services is offering another season of its training programs, Cook It Up and Ready For Retail. Registration is now open for these free … [Read More...] about Free restaurant and retail job training starting soon

Don’t toss it! Bring it to SIRCH’s first Repair Café

January 6, 2020

What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a wobbly chair? Or with a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it away? No way! Instead, bring it to SIRCH Community Services’ new Repair Cafés! Repair Cafés help people repair broken household … [Read More...] about Don’t toss it! Bring it to SIRCH’s first Repair Café

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