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The Donkeys of the Heart

Cave Creek, AZ   |  http://www.thedonkeysoftheheart.org

Mission

Donkeys provide both therapeutic and educational opportunities, for children and adults with cognitive, mental and behavior challenges. including the at-risk community, and military populations. Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a form of human-equine interaction that provides a personal learning experience for the client. Equine (Donkey) Facilitated Psychotherapy(EFP) Donkey Facilitated Psychotherapy is one of the true forms of equine therapy. An EFP session is conducted by a licensed mental health professional, that partners with another credentialed, equine professional to address psychotherapy goals set by the clinic

Ruling year info

2019

President

Sophie Rainer

Main address

7316 E Highland Road

Cave Creek, AZ 85331 USA

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EIN

84-3626799

NTEE code info

Professional Societies, Associations (D03)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Where we are now, operations are limited. We need to get a property of 6 acres minimum. That will allow to start the adaptive riding program and the driving program. We want to implement a program "Donkeys Rescued Healing ". It is based on a tremendous program that exists in UK since 1982. They work with abused donkeys; their participants lost everything because of drug and alcohol.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Equine Assisted Services with Donkeys

Equine (Donkeys) Facilitated Psychotherapy promotes personal exploration and behaviors.
The sessions are conducted by a mental health professional, an ESMHL (Equine Mental Health Specialist and Learning) certified by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH).

Rather than providing instruction on particular donkeysmanship skills, EFP focuses on client’s needs and includes specific treatment goals facilitated by the mental health professional. We use guided, ground-based activities to focus on mental, emotional, and mental health.


Equine (Donkey) Assisted Learning is an experiential approach using donkeys as co-facilitators. Participants actively engage in and reflect upon hands-on activities with donkeys. EAL provides opportunities to learn a variety of life skills and to develop self-confidence and self-esteem. Social and emotional skills are developed through participation in purposeful activities. The sessions are conducted by an ESMHL.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults
Substance abusers
Women and girls
Heterosexuals

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We want to educate people about the unmeasurable benefits that provides donkeys in Equine Assisted Services.
In Europe, donkeys are used for 40 years and are considered as the premier animal to help people affected by mental health disorders, diseases.

We are currently working with different populations, all ages with amazing results.

We are committed to develop more all our education curriculum.
When we get the property, we want to use solar energy, using grey water for our garden (plants endogenous of AZ).
Our ethic chart is strong : non discrimination, helping disadvantaged populations, helping people affected by mental health by having low fees, integrity and equity are the base of our work.

A strong small team dedicated to the cause. They are all skilled in their field and their determination is intact.
The founder and president is participating in numerous training to get more certifications.

We are having enough clients for one certified Equine Specialist Mental Health and Learning.
The next step would be to hire another one.

How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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The Donkeys of the Heart

Board of directors
as of 08/01/2023
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Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No