Founded in January 2021, our mission is to serve military, first responders, other emergency personnel, and immediate family members, by offering free time with our horses to help ease the effects of stress encountered due to service. To date, we have served 65 heroes and hero family members. 100% of those who have completed an optional s
Founded in January 2021, our mission is to serve military, first responders, other emergency personnel, and immediate family members, by offering free time with our horses to help ease the effects of stress encountered due to service. To date, we have served 65 heroes and hero family members. 100% of those who have completed an optional survey said their stress levels decreased because of their time with us.
We rescue horses and we help people. Specifically, we rescue horses who are at a high risk of ending up in the slaughter pipeline, or ones who are currently in holding pens on their way to slaughter. To date, we have taken in 16 horses (10 of them were straight from a slaughter holding pen and the others were at high risk of ending up there.)
There are an average 17 veteran suicide deaths each day and suicide risk is higher in those with PTSD.
1 in 4 military children have seriously considered suicide.
Suicide is the leading cause of death in firefighters.
EMT's have an average career span of only 5 years due to stress.
1 in 4 dispatchers have PTSD.
Suicide is the leading cause of death in law enforcement, and officers are 3 times as likely to die of suicide than in the line of duty.
1 in 4 have symptoms of burnout, depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
By reducing stress in those we serve, we can help change the statistics above. But we need your help! Carrying Heroes is able to rescue horses and help heroes because of the generosity of people just like you. If you would like to make a difference and support the work we do, consider making a donation today. View our donation page to find out how your donation helps.
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CARRYING HEROES IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT. TAX ID 86-2515522.
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