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SIRCH is now officially in its 30th year of operation! Amazing really!
Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing with you share some of our highlights, struggles, unexpected outcomes, the laughs, the sighs of the past 3 decades. We’ll highlight some of the people, programs, training, and partnerships SIRCH has experienced. We’ll bring you stories from the staff, board, clients, volunteers and others who have been part of the SIRCH experience. And our plan is to have a big 30th Anniversary celebration sometime next summer (don’t worry – you’re all invited).

This is a call-out to anyone who was a member of our staff, a board member, a contract worker or a program volunteer who worked or volunteered for SIRCH at any time between 1989 and now. We would love to hear from you! What was your experience like? What did you learn, who made a difference in your life, and how did you feel you contributed to SIRCH and this community? What are you doing now?

We’re also looking for anyone who was a client or participant in a program, or training program or social enterprise (including programs that have since closed or been divested). Looking back, what brought you to SIRCH and what difference did we make? How did it change your If your children were involved, tell us about them now – what are they doing? How did SIRCH impact them?

Did you partner with SIRCH in some way over the years? Do you now have one of the many programs and services that SIRCH started, or did we help you start a program? How would the community be different if SIRCH hadn’t stepped up? Or if you’re in another community, how did our programs, sponsorship, training or other services help your community?
Please contact us via email at info@sirch.on.ca, or by phone, 705-457-1742, or on Facebook, or by mail. We’d love it if you’d share your stories, and any pictures, posters, or flyers you may have of us from back in the day. And thanks for helping us celebrate 30 years!

Would you like to help plan and oversee meaningful food programs, training opportunities, social enterprises and parent/child programming in Haliburton County? Do you have experience and/or expertise in business, social planning, food services, education or the charitable sector? Have you lived through challenging circumstances perhaps and can bring that viewpoint to the table?

SIRCH is a not-for-profit organization with charitable status. For the past 30 years, SIRCH has developed dozens of community-based programs and services. Many of those have been divested to other organizations once piloted and stable. And SIRCH continues to change as we carry out our mission: to identify community needs and respond with innovative services, programs and partnerships that support individuals, families and communities.

SIRCH is currently looking for new Board members who could be committed to our vision to create thriving communities where each person feels connected, supported and encouraged. Board members who have “an unwavering belief in people and possibilities.” Our Board of Directors meets once a month to share a meal and help direct the organization’s activities.

Have we piqued your interest? If so, please send a Letter of Interest to info@sirch.on.ca stating why you wish to be considered as a Board member and outlining your relevant skills and experience. It’s a great way to get involved!

This year, SIRCH has partnered with the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association for it’s 4th annual butterfly release. Proceeds will support HHOA fish stocking program and SIRCH Children’s programming. Only 300 Monarch butterflies have been ordered, so get your Monarch package soon! For $50 you will receive one Monarch butterfly to release on July 15 and two tickets for entry to the day’s event. Call 705-457-1742 to place your order using VISA or MasterCard.