My Nonprofit Reviews
Sandy86
Review for STAT Inc. (Southern Tier Alternative Therapies), Ligonier, PA, USA
STAT provides wonderful opportunities for children with a range of disabilities to grow and heal while enjoying the connection and movement of horses. I have volunteered at Fargnoli Farms for 3 years and the changes and growth I have seen in our children is astounding. We have had children come who were non-verbal and are now speaking in sentences. Some who come timid of the horses and learn quickly they are safe and riding and working with horses is fun. How about one little one who had never had a conversation with Dad but after a couple of rides told him about her visit to the farm. Little ones who have difficulty sitting up but with the loving guidance of volunteers and the movement of patient horses can hold themselves upright for some of their ride. Teens who comment how much they miss their time at the farm when they can't be there. As a volunteer I am blessed to involved with such a loving, caring group of people making a difference in our lives, the children and their families. This is an amazing nonprofit with amazing results.