Be courageous

Our burdens can follow us — even without our knowledge. Even light burdens can be troublesome. Don’t let them drag you down. It takes courage to ask for help. Be courageous. #youfirstdemo #firstresponder

Easy way to double your investment

If someone told you that you could double your investment just by asking, would you consider it?

Some employers give $1 for each $1 you donate to charity.
Some employers give $1 for each $1 you donate to charity.

Well, some employers match employee charitable giving dollar for dollar. You give $50, the employer donates $50 to the charity. You give $100, ditto.

Now, not all match dollar for dollar, but many will donate something, even for your volunteer hours.

What does this mean?

If your employer provides matching funds for your donations to The PEACH Pit, we’re able to provide more clients with low-cost mental health therapy, with our horses as co-therapists.

We’re a 501(c)(3) public charity, which means you’ll get a tax break, and when your employer matches your donation, our clients benefit, too.

Check out the list on our matching funds page to see if your employer is there. If not, ask your human resources department about adding us. You can also donate your unused rewards points through you credit card, American Express among them.

Every penny of your donation goes to direct client care.

A little encouragement

Sometimes, all we need is a little encouragement. That nudge, kind word, warm hug can help us confront our issues, letting us know we’re not alone.

Making progress

A horsey smile
A month ago, Blackjack generally would run away from any human who approached. Now, he’s photo-bombing. That’s progress.

Horses help people fight addiction

People in addiction recovery can find comfort and communication in the company of horses at facilities across the world, such as The PEACH Pit, that practice equine-assisted therapy.

In this video, clients are at a rural facility in Kinderhook, N.Y. called Stable Solutions.

Equine-assisted therapy helps patients open up, thanks to the animals’ sensitivity to body language, says co-founder Keri NearyWood, a social worker and equine specialist.

WRGB-TV (Albany, N.Y.) (2/15)

Video of man touching horse's neck