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The Giving Circle
Written By: Sue Blair - Carpe Diem Farms | Issue: 2016/11 - November
Every day at Carpe Diem Farms is one of Thanksgiving.
We are filled with gratitude for the horses that are our staff and colleagues, the land and the pristine water that flows through, the mountain majesty. Beyond the place and its inhabitants, we are most thankful for those who help us financially to provide the activities and programs we offer.
Being a non-profit is challenging at best. Having your programs experiential-based, utilizing nine horses makes it even more challenging. In order to support the horses, the Adopt-a-Horse Program gives individuals and families an opportunity to sponsor a horse’s annual expenses. The annual budget for the herd is $60,000! Five of the nine horses are presently “adopted.” The others are looking for their special family. We also have some Friends of the Horses who make gifts to the herd, the hay fund and even the peppermint and
apple stashes!
Individuals and families have committed their personal resources to help provide for the horses to teach nearly 4,000 participants over 20 years. There have been a total of 22 horses who have taught children and adults alike. Carpe Diem Farms is what it is because of the equines, and without help we just couldn’t do all we do.
Our adopters are truly an incredible group. Jeri and Bill Mauldin have been Sweet Pea’s adoptive family for over a decade, and Leslie and Ron Ezerski first adopted Tracy and now Izzy. Candy McKey, a long-term adopter, provides for Violet’s care. Jack Conway is “Dad” to Mercedes, and our most recent donor to the horses is Jill Finch.
Please see our website, carpediemfarms.org, if you’d like to learn more about how you can help. May all your days be filled with gratitude and thanksgiving.
Carpe Diem Farms, a 501©3 is located in Highlands.
