WESTPORT, CT – January 1, 2012 – The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its CHAMPIONS program – an incentive-based equine service volunteer program to recognize and reward individuals and organizations on the carrots4acause network.
To become a CHAMPION, an individual must volunteer for an organization or organizations on the carrots4acuse network and log at least 24 volunteer hours from January 1st to December 31st. The volunteer hours will be verified by the organization and The EQUUS Foundation.
carrots4acause is a free way for individuals to align their passion for horses with real needs and for organizations to access those individuals who may be able to help them with their volunteer requirements and wish-list items of needed products and services.
Why the name, carrots4acause? All horses love carrots, and the carrot is a universal symbol of enticement and reward.
Win A Champion Grant!
Champions will be eligible for a drawing where the winner may select a charity on the carrots4acause network to receive an EQUUS Foundation grant. A minimum of $5,000 in one or more grants will be awarded. The drawing will be conducted on or before May 1st in the year following the close of the awards period.
Win A Champion Scholarship!
Champions who are in high school, college or graduate school with a 3.0 GPA or higher will be eligible to apply for Champion scholarships. Eligible educational institutions include colleges, universities, trade schools or vocational schools. A minimum of five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
“Time is a priceless gift,” said Lynn Coakley, President of The EQUUS Foundation. “It’s not always easy to find the time to volunteer with all of life’s demands, but it is something that everyone can give. Time is precious. That’s why we think it is important to recognize and reward individuals for the gift of their time.”
Sign up at www.equusfoundation.org.
The EQUUS Foundation mission is to improve the quality of life of horses, foster the use of horses to enrich the lives of people in need, and educate the public about the horse’s unique ability to empower, teach and heal. What started as a local effort is now a nationwide campaign, with The EQUUS Foundation emerging as the primary national organization dedicated to horse welfare and the horse-human connection.
We accomplish our mission by providing financial support through the award of grants; operating a network of equine organizations and equine enthusiasts; offering insight on management and financial practices of these charities through a thorough review of their operations; and conducting information outreach to educate the public about horses.
The EQUUS Foundation funds a broad range of programs, most of which are directly involved with horse rescue and welfare, or are providing equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) to the public. We also fund programs with our Alliance partners that educate the public about horses, provide services that benefit the equine community, and help stimulate advocacy and volunteerism.
The Foundation strives to provide financial support to every worthy charity; however, on the average, less than half of the applicant organizations receive grant awards due to the limited funds available. There are, in fact, thousands of charities in the United States that are eligible to apply. These service providers are experiencing the same decline in financial support that is affecting nonprofits across the nation.
To offset the financial decline, many of these organizations are seeking volunteers to avoid reductions in programs and services.
To meet the need for voluntary support, The EQUUS Foundation launched the carrots4acause network last fall to bring together interested individuals with equestrian and horse-related organizations across America and build a support base of equine advocates.
Over 400 organizations have already signed up to educate visitors about their mission and programs, recruit volunteers, and secure essential products and services.
We hope to have every eligible organization and thousands of horse lovers on the network by the end of 2012.
Horses are enriching the lives of millions of people of all ages every day. Together, we can transform the way horses are treated and perceived and build a more compassionate America that values the magical and powerful bond we have with horses.
About The EQUUS Foundation, Inc. The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., established in August 2002, as a 501(c)(3) national charitable foundation, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of horses, fostering the use of horses to enrich the lives of those in need, and educating the public about the horse’s unique ability to empower, teach and heal.
Thanks to the generosity of its donors, The EQUUS Foundation helps thousands of people and horses each year. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, Tele: (203) 259-1550, E-Mail: equus@equusfoundation.org, Website: www.equusfoundation.org.
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