Gateway HorseWorks

As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for the impact we have made together at Gateway HorseWorks. This past year was one of expansion, innovation, and deepened commitment to our mission of incorporating horses for the mental health treatment of people. ?? Our 2024 Annual Report is now available! Check out the link below to read about the incredible strides we've taken this past year: https://lnkd.in/ePmiP4g6

We recognize the immense weight that professionals working in mental and behavioral health carry every day. That’s why we developed wellness retreats to support them as they deliver exemplary support to people in our community. In 2024, Gateway HorseWorks provided wellness experiences at the farm to more than 100 professionals. #helpthehelpers

Today Gateway HorseWorks - represented by Executive Director Kristen de Marco and Board President Basil Joy - was honored to be one of ten Philadelphia Area nonprofits to receive the GSK IMPACT Award. The IMPACT Award evaluates organizations across Innovation, Measurement, Partnered, Accountable, Community-Centered, and Transformative. We know this award of $50,000 will go a long way in increasing access to the incorporation of horses in the mental health treatment of people for so many children, youth, and adults in our communities.

Thank you to the CHESTER COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION (CCBF) for the ongoing support and belief in our mission. CCBF’s commitment to the success, growth, and sustainability of the Stable Pathways program over the years has enabled us to serve over 75 justice-involved people per year at the Chester County Pre-Release Center. We are honored to be among the many organizations that this incredible community-oriented foundation supports.

We are so grateful for the generous support from the Foxwynd Foundation!

Many thanks to Martin Clunes for including Gateway HorseWorks’ team-member-horse, Willow, in his new book out now, Meetings With Remarkable Animals! Listen here on Audible for the incredible true story of Willow and former client, Enzo, and the remarkable story of their collective transformation. Stay tuned for details on their upcoming book signing here at the farm in Malvern at Winter Wonder-Farm! https://lnkd.in/ezyaz7ju

It is with excitement and joy that we share some good news with you! For the last two years, we have been piloting a social-emotional learning program, “Leading the Way,” in the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) here at the farm in Malvern, and the results have been impressive. Because of this, our program has attracted the attention of the leadership in the School District of Philadelphia at the highest level. This school year, we will expand this program to work onsite at Fox Chase Farm—an urban agricultural school operated by the District near Elkins Park—aimed at increasing access to students inside Philadelphia. Thanks to the generosity of the Neubauer Family Foundation, the Anderson Family Foundation, the Germeshausen Foundation, and the Foxwynd Foundation, we will serve 12 schools by next May! And this is only the beginning of our partnership—to provide innovative learning and mental health tools to more young people in Philadelphia.

Join us as a Sponsor for our Winter Wonder-Farm holiday event! On December 6th, from 5pm to 8pm, we are hosting an open to all holiday event with local craft vendors, holiday music, hot cocoa, cookies, and pictures with ponies. We have multiple sponsorship opportunities available and would love you to join our mission of incorporating horses for the mental health treatment of people. For more information, contact Kristen at [email protected].

Are you a craft vendor with something that would look (or taste) great as a gift? You should join us on December 6th from 5 pm-8 pm for Winter Wonder-Farm! Click the link below for the vendor application. *Disney taste test not included!?? https://lnkd.in/eAKPbg9N

Enjoy the recap of our Third Annual Boots & BBQ Fundraiser, beautifully captured by Toolshed Boxing! We are so thankful to everyone that joined us at Boots & BBQ. If you missed it, we hope to see you December 6th at our Winter Wonder-Farm event! ?? https://lnkd.in/eY7VAJZr