named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Breast Cancer Healing Program
New program helping people who have experienced breast cancer trauma heal through equine-assisted therapy
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
Structured individual and group therapy sessions using horse interactions to help trauma survivors process emotional wounds and build trust
Josh DeMala Memorial Fund Program
Supports individuals struggling with addiction and their families through equine-assisted therapy
Workshops and Retreats
Offers experiential sessions for couples, families, and groups using equine interactions to foster emotional healing
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 2 activities
- Provide equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning servicesOffers equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning through individual sessions, workshops, and retreats for individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing psychological, emotional, social, relational, and behavioral challenges. Services are provided using trained therapeutic staff and a specially selected herd of five horses.
- Support individuals affected by breast cancer through equine-assisted healingOperates a specialized program offering equine-assisted healing services to individuals affected by breast cancer, including public demonstrations and fundraising events to support access to care.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host public education and fundraising eventsHosts public events such as the Annual Concert at the Farm, featuring equine therapy demonstrations and musical performances, to raise awareness and funds for equine-assisted healing programs.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Provide support for individuals struggling with addiction and their familiesOffers targeted support services for individuals struggling with addiction and their families through the Josh DeMala Memorial Fund, integrated within the organization’s broader equine-assisted therapy framework.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$67K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$50K
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balance sheet
Total assets$28K
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Net assets$28K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +19.3%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Christine Dykshorn Partner — Equine Specialist who co-leads therapy demonstrations with Corey DeMala.
- Christine Swanson Dykshoorn Partner — Co-founder of The Amity Foundation who helped create the organization alongside Corey DeMala.
- Corey DeMala Partner — Equine Therapist and breast cancer survivor who leads therapy demonstrations for the foundation.
- Corey DeMala Partner — Licensed therapist and equine trainer who co-developed the foundation's therapeutic approach with Shelley Schacter.
- Friendly Visitor Program Partner — Board member volunteers with and serves on the board of the Friendly Visitor Program, indicating an organizational partnership.
- Josh DeMala Memorial Fund Partner — Fund established in memory of Josh DeMala to support people affected by addiction.
- Rob Cannillo Partner — Musician who performed at a fundraising event for the organization
- Rob Cannillo Partner — Performs at the annual concert to raise funds for the foundation's breast cancer healing program.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equine-Assisted Trauma Therapy via Nonverbal Biofeedbackmethodology: equine_assisted_trauma_therapyBy engaging clients in interactions with horses, we produce emotional and psychological healing because horses provide real-time, nonverbal biofeedback that reveals incongruent emotions or behaviors, enabling clients to gain awareness and reprocess trauma in a safe, nonjudgmental setting.
- Sliding-Scale Accessibility to Remove Financial Barriersmethodology: sliding_scale_accessBy offering services on a sliding scale based on ability to pay, we produce equitable access to trauma healing because financial constraints are removed, ensuring that economic status does not prevent participation in equine-assisted therapy.
- Temperament-Based Horse Selection for Therapeutic Safety and Efficacymethodology: temperament_based_selectionBy selecting horses specifically for their calm and responsive temperament, we produce more effective and safer therapeutic outcomes because the horse’s behavior fosters trust, reduces re-traumatization risk, and supports emotional regulation in clients.
- Trauma-Shared Animal-Human Connection Modelmethodology: shared_trauma_healingBy pairing trauma survivors with horses that have experienced trauma themselves, we produce deeper therapeutic connections and mutual healing because shared histories foster empathy, trust, and identification, enhancing engagement and emotional breakthroughs.