You Helped Her Find Joy Amidst Pain.
You know the tragic circumstances that surround many of the kids you support so generously here at Hope Reins. And there's a story I want to share with you about how you helped a
They Found Joy at Summer Camp.
Not only do you provide life-saving equine services for victims of trauma during the regular season, you also infuse them with joy and a sense of connectedness during summer camp. And this is my first reason for thanking
Biting. Squealing. Kicking. Now Look What’s Going on!
I know the above photo might look boring to you. Five male horses standing around, unremarkably at ease, and seemingly without a care in the world. But it's actually an extraordinary photo and let
A Note From Kim.
I wish you could sit under the thick canopy of trees at 8:00 a.m. every morning during summer camp at Hope Reins. From one of our well-worn Adirondack chairs, your heart would burst with
Horses Painting With Applesauce?
Have you ever seen a horse paint? That's Deetz, above, our herd leader and all-around-goofball, nuzzling, licking and, er, painting his way through summer camp this week. Two of our ingenious camp mentors conceived
Here’s a Bit of Sunshine After a Rainy Week.
If you recall, the final step that you support in our Pathway to Resilience program is called "Kids Give Back." It is here where kids practice the leadership skills they've learned. We recently held
They Didn’t Get Married. But Here’s What Happened.
You did it! You exceeded the Heroes for Hope Bridle Shower campaign goal as of today by a whopping $70,000! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Our goal was $225,000, which funds the
It’s Winding Down. Don’t Miss It!
As the Heroes for Hope Bridle Shower campaign winds down, I want to share a few thoughts with you. First, thank you. Thank you for standing up against the darkness and pain kids face
14 Foster Homes.
Have you ever thought of yourself as a foot soldier for Christ? You are. Because your generosity orchestrates the relationships that bring healing to kids who have been hurt over and over again. Twelve-year-old