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- EIN 16-1550034
- (315) 472-3171
- 635 James Street Syracuse NY 13203-2226 USA
- www.ariseatthefarm.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health, Rehabilitative Care
Mission: The purpose of arise at marshall farms is:- to develop, establish and sustain programs to provide a broad range of indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities for persons with physical and intellectual/developmental disabilities in central new york in a manner and in settings that promote independence, opportunity and choice for people with disabilities and their families;- to provide instruction, training and guidance to participants and their families in the safe and enjoyable experience of horse-riding and cart driving as examples of adaptive recreational experiences, and to provide opportunities for families to pursue recreational interests which include family members with disabilities as full participants;- to provide the public with information and education concerning adaptive recreational opportunities for persons with physical and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Programs: Arise at marshall farms conducts programs in accessible locations for people having disabilities to experience a variety of social and recreational activities including in particular horse-riding lessons, horse care and cart driving. Our activities benefit from strong support from familiies, very engaged volunteers, community foundations and corporations. We offer services to individuals and families throughout the year, including after school and during school vacations. People with disabilities work and volunteer at the farm along with people who do not have disabilities. While the recreation aspects of the project are clear, because of the integrated nature of programming and the arena's universal design, our programs also serve to educate the community regarding disability awareness as well as provide a much-needed social environment for persons living with disabilities. The aggregate number of individuals served during fiscal 2017 was 310.