Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts awarded a grant of $15,000 to High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc in Old Lyme for renovations to the indoor riding arena.
“RMHC is thrilled to be supporting so many diverse community organizations,” said Edward Abraham, President of RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. “RMHC was created to better the lives of children and their families in our community and we are delighted to be able to continue our work through these selected organizations.”
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High Hopes is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States and is a premier accredited therapeutic center. High Hopes partners with several state agencies to help treat children with disabilities, mental health issues, and those placed in the foster care system. As most of the riding takes place in the indoor riding arena, the RMHC grant will provide funding to replace the original footing with a new, improved, and secure alternative.
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In addition to the Ronald McDonald Houses in New Haven, Conn., and Springfield, Mass., that provide a “home-away-from-home” to seriously ill children and their families, RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts provides grant awards to non-profit organizations that help so many local children and families. In 2013 alone, RMHC awarded a total of $198,000 to 18 deserving organizations.
Since 1988, RMHC has provided more than $6 million to over 400 non-profit organizations, helping thousands of area children lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. RMHC and its global network of local chapters in over 50 countries and regions have awarded more than $460 million in grants and program services supporting children worldwide. For more information visit www.rmhc-ctma.org or connect at www.facebook.com/rmhc.ctma.
