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Share The Warmth

SIRCH helps community stay warm this winter

December 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

Share The Warmth coordinator Becca Anderson delivers a bag of donated winter gear to SIRCH Bistro & Marketplace on Nov. 13. The annual giveaway saw approximately $11,340 worth of winter gear distributed for free in Haliburton, Minden and Bancroft.

There were lineups, smiles and even happy dances when SIRCH Community Services hosted its annual Share The Warmth giveaway in Haliburton, Minden and Bancroft last month.

The winter coat drive gives away warm winter gear for free to anyone in the community. This year hundreds of coats, snow pants, mitts, hats, gloves, scarves and much more were donated to the initiative and organized by a group of dedicated volunteers and STW coordinator Becca Anderson.

“One lady made a point of coming to me the Tuesday following the event, just to thank us for keeping her warm this winter,” said Mary Ellen Coughlan, who helped organize the Bancroft giveaway. She added a young boy did a happy dance when they found him a coat, ski pants, mitts, hat and scarf for the winter. “His father’s work has been shut down since the beginning of Covid,” said Mary Ellen.

The Bancroft giveaway saw more than 80 people come out and pick up items. More than 140 coats were distributed, nearly 100 hats, almost 80 pairs of mitts and much more!

The Bancroft giveaway saw more than 140 coats distributed for free, along with hats, mitts, snow pants and more.

In Haliburton and Minden it was a similar story with Becca reporting more than 110 coats were distributed between the two locations. Other items that were given out included 56 hats, 83 pairs of mitts, 24 pairs of boots, and 21 sweaters. Many of the items distributed were for children.

Becca said those that picked up items were filled with gratitude and shared those feelings.

“I remember one mother of four saying thank you for your help,” said Becca. “[She said] I was hoping this program would happen again this year. I rely on it every year to keep my children warm.”

Another person remarked that the event saved their family hundreds of dollars that they didn’t have.

SIRCH estimates that the giveaway equates to approximately $11,340 worth of winter wear that was distributed for free to the community. This was done through the kindness of everyone who donated, a team of hardworking volunteers and a community that cares.

Volunteers sort through the hundreds of donated items for the annual Share The Warmth initiative. The successful event is due to a generous and kind community.

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Donations needed for SIRCH coat drive

October 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

Donations needed for SIRCH coat drive

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SIRCH adds two more Share the Warmth Give Away Days

November 8, 2019

Snow is starting to fall, which means winter is almost here. Winters in Haliburton County can be long and cold. Having the right winter gear can make it much more bearable.

An initiative of SIRCH Community Services, Share the Warmth helps families and seniors stay warm by distributing free winter coats and winter wear.

Earlier in October 2019, SIRCH hosted two Share the Warmth Give Away Days. At those two events, 103 winter coats, 104 pairs of mitts, 42 hats, 15 scarves, 14 sweaters, 10 pairs of snow pants, 9 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of boots, and 1 pair of slippers, were distributed to members of the community.

“Thanks to the generosity of the people of Haliburton County, we were able to extend Share the Warmth later into the season,” said Margee Shelly, Program Coordinator at SIRCH Community Services. “The generous donations of clean coats, snow pants, and other winter clothing make a huge difference in a person’s life during the long winter in the Highlands.”

If you are in need of a winter coat or other winter clothing, two additional Share the Warmth Give Away Days are coming up:

  • Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 19 Invergordon Ave, Minden
  • Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at SIRCH Central, 2 Victoria Street, Haliburton

All winter wear items are free of charge. There will also be coffee and hot chocolate available.

Filed Under: Event, Share The Warmth Tagged With: clothing drive, winter

Share the warmth by donating winter clothing

October 10, 2019

The cooler weather is a reminder that winter is just around the corner. Winters in Haliburton County can be long and cold. Having the right winter gear can make it much more bearable.

The fourth annual Share the Warmth winter clothing drive kicks off on October 10, 2019. An initiative of SIRCH Community Services, Share the Warmth helps families and seniors stay warm by distributing free winter coats and winter wear.

To contribute to Share the Warmth, you may drop off clean, gently used winter clothing items—clean coats, snow pants, mitts, hats, winter boots, socks, and slippers—between October 10 to 22, 2019 at drop-off locations throughout the county.

In Haliburton, the drop-off locations are Algonquin Outfitters (218 Highland St), Haliburton Foodland (188 Highland St), SIRCH Community Services (49 Maple Avenue, 2nd Floor), and Todd’s Independent (5121 County Rd 21).

In Minden, the drop-off locations are Dollo’s Foodland (12325 Hwy 35), Easton’s ValuMart (12646 Hwy 35), and St. Paul’s Anglican Church (19 Invergordon Ave).

“We’re grateful for the local businesses and organizations who support this annual winter clothing drive,” said Margee Shelly, Program Coordinator at SIRCH Community Services. “We’re especially grateful to all the members of the community who generously donate their gently worn winter jackets to help others in the county.”

If you are in need of a winter coat or other winter clothing, you may attend one of two Give Away Days. There will also be coffee and hot chocolate available. All winter wear items are free of charge.

The first Give Away Day is Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (19 Invergordon Ave, Minden).

The second Give Away Day is Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at SIRCH Central, 2 Victoria Street, Haliburton.

“Share the Warmth is a way for us to help our neighbours stay warm this winter,” explained Margee. “The generous donations of clean coats, snow pants, and other winter clothing can make a huge difference in a person’s life during the long winter in the Highlands.”

Filed Under: Event, Share The Warmth Tagged With: coat drive

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