Heroes and Horses Q1 2020 Newsletter

Feb 20

2019 ANNUAL REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE

At the beginning of each year we release our annual report highlighting the outcomes and the work that your resources have allowed us to produce. It is essential to us that what we do at Heroes and Horses is effective (both in the short and long-term), as we have no interest in existing just for the sake of, well, existing. Our focus has been - and will continue to be - to act as a catalyst for personal and institutional change. As you read this report, keep this in mind how we focus on outcomes, innovation, and results.

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NEW ADDITION TO OUR STAFF: MARK DAVIS, COO

Mark has over 20 years of executive management experience with private startup and emerging growth businesses as well as large public companies. He’s served in strategic operating and financial roles in consumer products, media, and technology companies and has held board positions with several non-profit organizations. Mark is a former Marine Corps infantry officer.

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NEW ADDITION TO OUR STAFF: KARYNNE CABRAL, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Karynne Cabral brings several years of experience working in Gallatin County nonprofits. She has her Master’s in Public Administration from Montana State University. Prior to joining Heroes and Horses, Karynne worked at Touch the Sky Climbing as their interim Executive Director. Her passion is data analyst, donor relations, and policy development. Karynne resides in Bozeman, Montana with her partner, Josh, and their dog, Bear.

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WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING 2020 PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

We take a truly holistic approach to the process of facilitating the reintegration of soldiers back to civilian life. We provide our participants with a “tool box” of various strategies and tactics for supporting their physical, mental and emotional health as they work through the process of redefining, for themselves, what their life goals and objectives look like post-combat.

COOK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

A typical day in the life of a cook consists of waking early to get the coffee going and start prep for breakfast - have no fear, we have plenty of coffee! Preparing three meals daily for the students, staff, and fellow volunteers. Each meal time requires clean up that can take up to a couple of hours. Our 2020 program will be, once again, taking place at Jumping Horse Ranch in Ennis, Montana, and all volunteers will be provided food as well as room & board.

A HUGE ‘THANK YOU’ TO OUR 2020 CORPORATE SPONSORS

Our program would not be possible without the ongoing support of some incredible corporate partners.

WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM:

Become a Heroes and Horses volunteer: Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Every year people from all over the United States come together with one goal in mind: to help make our program run smoothly and efficiently.
Sponsor a member of our herd through our Adopt-A-Horse Program: Our horses and mules are our most valued team members - without them, our program wouldn’t exist. It’s a huge responsibility to make sure that they remain healthy and happy year-around, and our Adopt-A-Horse members make that possible.
Purchase a much-needed item from our “Wish List”: As a nonprofit, we rely heavily on in-kind donations – it’s not often that we can just buy what we need. On our “wish list”, you can view the items that we are in need of, and that will allow us to serve our combat veterans as efficiently as possible.
Host an independent fundraiser for Heroes and Horses: Our Independent Fundraisers play an enormous role in supporting our organization.
Donate: All donations - big, small and in-between - make a significant impact on our ability to continue to run the most innovative and effective veteran reintegration program in the United States