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WindReach Farm "Royally" Proud January 15, 2008 (Ashburn)
Roger Adams, Chair of the WindReach Farm Board of Directors is very proud to announce that the Hon. David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has agreed to be the Honorary Patron of WindReach Farm.

Penny Smith, the farm's Executive Director said, "Everyone at WindReach is excited to know that His Honour will be the farm's Honorary Patron for the next five years. The Lieutenant Governor's interest and support of accessibility for all people living with disabilities is a perfect fit with WindReach Farm's mission of providing an accessible rural experience for our special needs visitors."

The Hon. David C. Onley has extended patronage to charitable organizations in Ontario which are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the community.

Special thanks to OLG for sponsoring our Autumn's Harvest on September 8, 2007. It was a very successful event raising $20,000 as well as being a sold out event! We couldn't have done it without you!
 
Special thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for allocating $55,600 to renovate the WindReach Farm Visitor's Centre. This support will allow us to update and improve the Centre from top to bottom including a new roof, new heating and cooling systems and a fresh coat of paint. We expect work on the Centre to be completed early in 2007. Stay tuned for pictures!
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, receives annually $100 million of government funding generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative.

 
Mission
WindReach Farm strives to enrich the lives of persons of all ages with disabilities and/or special needs by providing opportunities to enjoy experiences in farming, nature, outdoor recreation & other activities and to share those experiences with family and friends.

Who is WindReach for?
Nestled in the rolling countryside near the slopes of the Great Pine Ridge in southern Ontario, WindReach Farm offers a year round accessible agricultural (farming) environment and nature interpretation centre especially designed for individuals and small groups of all ages with disabilities.

Brief Descriptive Overview
WindReach Farm, officially opened in 1989 by the founder Sandy Mitchell, who has cerebral palsy, WindReach Farm is the result of his primary life-long interest to work outside on the land. With the purchase of the 109-acre farm property, Sandy was able to integrate this desire with providing a similar opportunity to other persons with disabilities. His own past experience as a young man working on a farm in Scotland and then in a farming community for Down's Syndrome, helped him realize that one day he wanted to help persons with disabilities lead a more productive life. Facilities are also available to rent for special events, overnight visits, meetings, conferences, etc.

Organizational Structure and Governance
In 1992, a charitable foundation was formed to ensure that Sandy's vision would continue. Donations and grants are vital to WindReach Farm in order to maintain quality programs for visitors and participants. The Board of Directors organizes various fundraising activities throughout the year. Important Provincial and Federal grants assist with the increased need for summer staff and support the work training programs. WindReach Farm's charitable registration number is 13454 2497 RR0001.

Board of Directors
Honorary Chair - Alexander J. Mitchell
Chair - Roger Adams
Past Chair - Ben Chartier
Vice Chair - Charlie Rolland
Treasurer - John Watkins
Secretary - Ted Seath
Board Members - Andy Buwalda, Stephen Little, Jim Hutchinson, Ceciley Parker

Fundraising WindReach Farm is very fortunate to have the support of so many individuals, community groups, foundations and local and international businesses.

The following are just a few ways in which you can help.

 

 

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WindReach Farm
312 Townline Rd., Ashburn, Ontario, Canada L0B 1A0