Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship wins CFOS grant
Port Jervis. The grant, totalling $5,000 will help the non-profit continue its veteran programs.
| 15 Dec 2023 | 11:12
Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship’s veteran equine retreats help veterans master coping skills and improve their mental health. (
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The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) has announced the recipients of its 2023 Make a Difference grants. The Make a Difference Fund was established by CFOS leadership in 2003 to “meet emerging needs in the areas in which it serves.”
This year, grants totaling $10,000 are being distributed to two nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services addressing the emerging social and emotional needs of veterans in Orange and Sullivan counties.
”Veterans who sacrificed to serve our country should have the support they need to live healthy, happy lives,” said Elizabeth Rowley, CFOS president and CEO. “Our distribution committee chose to focus this year’s grants on nonprofits addressing the needs of this vulnerable population.”
The grant recipients are Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship, located at 1138 Mountain Road, Port Jervis, and STEAM (Siegel Trust Enriching Arts & Music) Fund in Sullivan County. Each will receive $5,000 for their programs supporting local veterans.
Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship’s grant is designated for veterans’ equine retreats. The program helps veterans build healthy relationships with their equine partners. According to the nonprofit, in doing so, the veteran can learn essential skills for building healthy relationships and strategies for overcoming mental health challenges. For more information, call 845-843-0020, email laurie@victoryhillth.org, or visit victoryhillth.org.
STEAM (Siegel Trust Enriching Arts & Music) Fund’s grant is designated for “ALIVE AGAIN,” presented by Theresa Sareo. “ALIVE AGAIN” is a 60-75-minute presentation by singer-songwriter and trauma survivor, Theresa Sareo, for veterans in the Hudson Valley. By sharing her personal story with veterans through her music, Theresa Sareo aims to teach, heal, and inspire awareness regarding the physical and psychological effects of trauma, and how to navigate through personal life challenges. Participants are provided with tools to develop the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for success.
Based in Montgomery, NY, CFOS currently administers 415 active charitable funds that represent more than $46 million in assets to support animal welfare, arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, recreation, and youth. To learn more, visit cfosny.org.