News from Around SIRE
Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program
Do you know a great, young, SIRE volunteer? Now through March 14, 2014 the Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program is accepting nominations. Volunteers should be between the ages of 6 to 18 years oldHas not graduated from high school yet Top winners receive $10,000 eachTo nominate a young volunteer, go to kohls.scholarshipamerica.org and follow the online instructions. Anyone over the age of 21 can nominate
Upcoming 2014 Events and Competitions
Stay tuned and check SIRE's website frequently for updates on our upcoming events and competitions. Top Hands Horse Show (February 20-23 Reliant Arena) This show is put on by the Special Children’s Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Riders from programs all over Texas participate. We need many volunteers in order for our clients to participate. This is always
Seeing minis in SIRE’s future
At SIRE, we are always growing, learning and expanding our programs to best suit the needs of our clients and community members. In 2013, advanced level instructor Jen Donahue was brought into the SIRE family. She has years of experience not only in therapeutic riding but also with driving. After teaching at the SIRE Fort Bend site for several months, Jen
Fort Bend Welcomes Toni McConway as Site Director
With the New Year comes new beginnings. Joelle Devlin, Site Director and Head Instructor at SIRE’s Fort Bend site, has resigned those positions as of the end of 2013. We're pleased Joelle will continue with SIRE as an instructor at the Hockley site. Joelle has been an integral part in helping to maintain SIRE’s vision of therapeutic horsemanship and upholding
Merck Pharmaceuticals Community Service Day
Merck Pharmaceuticals group with Bud Gail Goodrich with Merck Pharmaceuticals coordinated a community service project at the Spring site on December 12th. Approximately twenty enthusiastic employees, including Spring volunteer Karolina Kata, spent the day assisting with a variety of projects. One group set up the sensory work station we received from Hockley in one of our outdoor arenas. One
Deer Park High School Visit
Deer Park High School students getting to know Harry On December 4th teacher Judy King from Deer Park High School brought twenty five students from her Counseling and Mental Health class to visit the Spring site. The students toured the facility and observed classes. They were also able to interact with several SIRE riders. Client parents Sabrina Teeter