2nd Annual Food for Thought
After a marvelous evening at an event called ‘Food For Thought’ last April, it only made sense to make this another one of SIP’s…
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7th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction
Our 7th Annual Dinner and Auction, “Faces of Igoma” , was a resounding success. People who attended were “introduced” to a number of adults and children who live and work in Igoma through pictures and short biographies. Our special speakers, Dale Jackson and Marcus Gordon, both of whom were part of the February 2011 team who travelled to Igoma, shared their experiences and gave updates on the work that has happened there with the help of SIP. Special thanks to our;
Gold Sponsors: Simpson Produce, the Mayor’s Golf Tournament, Lynn Corp & Aveco Pools;
Silver Sponsors: Farmer Jacks;
Bronze Sponsors: Safebridge, Nutri-Lawn, Scotia Bank and Kim & Jennifer Reesor of Gallo Real Estate as well as Stouffville Hyundai for their support.
Making a Difference
Recent expansion of the Urafiki Health Centre has allowed SIP to open a much needed Mother Child Infant Care unit as well as basic hygiene and health care education. Public health nurses are being hired for the new services.
Our Friends in Igoma
NEW Secondary Tuition Program – Less than 8% of children attend high school due to lack of funds. This SIP project provides tuition aid to qualified students. At its onset in 2008, the goal was to send 5 students but due to incredible support we now have over 70 students in the program in the first year.
