SARC - Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres: ABOUT SARC

ABOUT SARC

What is SARC?

Established in 1968, the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) is a non-profit association representing community-based organizations that provide residential, developmental, and employment supports/services to thousands of individuals with disabilities. SARC Members are located in every corner of this province and employ more than 2,000 people. SARC provides a variety of supports to its Members so that they can provide a quality service to persons with disabilities.

SARC's accomplishments over the years are a result of a dedicated Membership and committed volunteers. As SARC looks toward the future, it envisions continued success with its Members and partners in providing quality services and opportunities for individuals with disabilities that will enable them to achieve full citizenship in their communities.

Vision

Persons with disabilities enjoying full citizenship.

Mission

To provide vision, leadership and support to agencies through advocacy, education, provision and development of employment opportunities.

Values

SARC believes in respect, honesty, and integrity at all levels of the operation.

Members/Board Statement

Being accountable to its Members and stakeholders
Functioning in a framework of cooperation and teamwork
Conducting all affairs with respect, honesty, and integrity
Empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve full citizenship

Member Services:

SARC provides its Members with numerous supports and services:

Educational Opportunities for Boards, Executive Directors, and Staff
Conferences
Regional Training Events
On-site Agency Training
Communication
Newsletter
Website Resources
Advocacy/Lobbying
Coordinated lobby strategies to bring Member issues/solutions to the attention of Government
Program and Policy Support
Assisting Members with policy development
Labour Relations Support
Marketing
Opportunities for Members to sell and market their products across Western Canada
Partnerships and Special Projects Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a member of SARC, please refer to our Membership Application Form (PDF).

Finance:

In addition to providing all financial and accounting functions for all divisions of SARC, the Finance department provides various services:

Administers and monitors the pension plan in respect of approximately 100 participating organizations (SARC Members and other organizations)
Administers and monitors three benefit plans
Facilitates participation of a Directors and Officers Liability Insurance program for approximately 90 organizations
Provides ongoing support and assistance to staff and organizations who participate in the pension and benefit plans

SARCAN Recycling Division:

SARCAN Recycling strives to provide employment for people of all abilities, protect the environment, and contribute to the economic development of our province. By returning your beverage containers to a SARCAN depot, you are doing the same!

SARCAN is one of the most successful examples of affirmative industry in Canada for the creation of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, it is recognized as one of the most successful recycling systems in North America.

SARCAN has a network of over 70 depots to provide a comprehensive provincial collection, processing, transportation, and marketing system to recycle most ready-to-serve beverage containers. Over half of these depots are operated by SARC Members under franchise from SARC; the remaining depots are operated by SARCAN directly.



Home About SARC Member Agencies Member Services SARCAN Recycling Events Calendar SARC Store Supported Employment News Room Caring Careers Contact Us Recommended Links Members Login	ABOUT SARC What is SARC? Established in 1968, the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) is a non-profit association representing community-based organizations that provide residential, developmental, and employment supports/services to thousands of individuals with disabilities. SARC Members are located in every corner of this province and employ more than 2,000 people. SARC provides a variety of supports to its Members so that they can provide a quality service to persons with disabilities. SARC's accomplishments over the years are a result of a dedicated Membership and committed volunteers. As SARC looks toward the future, it envisions continued success with its Members and partners in providing quality services and opportunities for individuals with disabilities that will enable them to achieve full citizenship in their communities. Vision Persons with disabilities enjoying full citizenship. Mission To provide vision, leadership and support to agencies through advocacy, education, provision and development of employment opportunities. Values SARC believes in respect, honesty, and integrity at all levels of the operation. Members/Board Statement Being accountable to its Members and stakeholders Functioning in a framework of cooperation and teamwork Conducting all affairs with respect, honesty, and integrity Empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve full citizenship Member Services: SARC provides its Members with numerous supports and services: Educational Opportunities for Boards, Executive Directors, and Staff Conferences Regional Training Events On-site Agency Training Communication Newsletter Website Resources Advocacy/Lobbying Coordinated lobby strategies to bring Member issues/solutions to the attention of Government Program and Policy Support Assisting Members with policy development Labour Relations Support Marketing Opportunities for Members to sell and market their products across Western Canada Partnerships and Special Projects Opportunities If you are interested in becoming a member of SARC, please refer to our Membership Application Form (PDF). Finance: In addition to providing all financial and accounting functions for all divisions of SARC, the Finance department provides various services: Administers and monitors the pension plan in respect of approximately 100 participating organizations (SARC Members and other organizations) Administers and monitors three benefit plans Facilitates participation of a Directors and Officers Liability Insurance program for approximately 90 organizations Provides ongoing support and assistance to staff and organizations who participate in the pension and benefit plans SARCAN Recycling Division: SARCAN Recycling strives to provide employment for people of all abilities, protect the environment, and contribute to the economic development of our province. By returning your beverage containers to a SARCAN depot, you are doing the same! SARCAN is one of the most successful examples of affirmative industry in Canada for the creation of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, it is recognized as one of the most successful recycling systems in North America. SARCAN has a network of over 70 depots to provide a comprehensive provincial collection, processing, transportation, and marketing system to recycle most ready-to-serve beverage containers. Over half of these depots are operated by SARC Members under franchise from SARC; the remaining depots are operated by SARCAN directly.