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Our Mission
The STAND Foundation ‘s mission is to improve the mental, social and physical development of underrepresented, underfunded and underserved individuals in the DMV area through an array of wellness programs including equine facilitated learning and equine facilitates services. The knowledge, skills, and confidence gained through equestrianism is our unique approach to enriching the quality of life and offering Summer Camp, After School programs and community Events. to encourage positive decision-making, healthy life skills and positive socialization.
With the support of our donors and volunteers, we provide year-round services for youth living in under-served and under-funded neighborhoods. We accomplish this through an array of wellness programming:
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Equestrian Everything (Equine Facilitated Learning, Horsemanship and basic riding instructions)
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Mindfulness activities
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Nutrition Education
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Art (Creative Arts & Therapeutic )
What STAND parents say...
" The camp gave her the self-confidence to experience new challenges that she needed to transition to a new environment for school.
Everyday was fun filled with different activities, riding the horses and caring for the horse. She cam ehome sharing her equestrian knowledge.
Ms. Rankin
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