Strengthen the herd
Fiscally sponsored by The Method Project
Every gift supports SWELL Foundation's work with youth, families, veterans and communities. Whether you sponsor one participant, support a specific program or give monthly, your contribution helps strengthen individuals, families and communities, one experience at a time.
Strengthen the herd
Educational experiences for youth, families, veterans and communities
SWELL Foundation strengthens youth, families, veterans and communities through educational experiences that build self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, resilience, healthy relationships, leadership and connection.
Through horses, the SWELL Method, faith, nature, outdoor experiences and the strength of the herd, participants learn to better understand how they respond under pressure, recognize the patterns influencing their choices, and practice healthier ways of moving forward.
We are especially committed to creating opportunities for individuals and families who may otherwise be unable to access these experiences, including at-risk and underserved youth, foster families, veterans, survivors of trauma, and families navigating difficult circumstances.
Your donation helps create places and programs where people can step outside daily pressures, feel that they belong, develop practical life skills, and discover greater hope, strength and direction.
What your donation supports
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Sponsor a participant
Helps a youth, woman, parent, couple, family or veteran take part in a SWELL or Hearts & Horses experience when cost would otherwise prevent them from attending.
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Youth resilience and prevention
SWELL Horse Club, at-risk youth retreats, foster youth and foster family experiences, mentoring, leadership development, emotional resilience education and prevention-focused programming.
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Women's Hearts & Horses scholarships
Supports women who are ready to recognize unhealthy patterns, rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries and begin creating meaningful change.
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Veterans & military families
Scholarships and program support for veterans, service members, spouses and military families seeking greater connection, resilience and purpose.
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Families, parents and couples
Experiential programs that help families strengthen communication, trust, emotional awareness, boundaries, teamwork and connection.
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Horse care and program supplies
Feed, veterinary care, farrier services, tack, grooming supplies, horse training and other resources needed to safely include horses in SWELL Foundation programs.
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Outdoor equipment and tents
Durable tents, sleeping equipment, safety supplies, radios, curriculum materials, workbooks and activity equipment that allow us to serve more participants.
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Trails, facilities and healing spaces
Trail development and maintenance, accessible program areas, gathering spaces, sanitation improvements, horse facilities and outdoor classrooms.
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Community garden and service programs
A community garden and other service opportunities where participants learn practical skills, contribute meaningfully and build relationships.
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Where it is needed most
Unrestricted gifts allow SWELL Foundation to respond to the most immediate program, participant, safety, equipment and operational needs.
You are a heart doctor, you are healing hearts. To bring hope and a path to healing is truly a valuable purpose for our world right now.
Tax receipt
The Method Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Your receipt arrives by email, from us, and your gift is deductible to the extent allowed by law. Nothing you receive in return reduces it.