HORSE INDUSTRY Needs

Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses is a 501c3 organization and serves this community tirelessly and selflessly. They visit sick and dying people of all ages, with house-trained miniature therapy horses, they provide literacy programs with their miniature horses in the summer, they visit schools with law enforcement, cheer up our first responders and they now will also be visiting all of our elementary schools as well, to improve literacy and encourage kindness. They are seeking a sponsor to help with these important programs. If you are looking for a worthy 501c3 to bless, this would be a great option!

Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership, Showcase Properties of Central Florida Farm Realtor and host of the Horse Talk Show on the Sky 97.3, Audacy.com and Equus Television.

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Veterans Helping Veterans

Group helps veterans of all wars overcome obstacles

ORGANIZATION NAME: Veterans Helping Veterans USA

LEADERSHIP: Hank Whittier, administrative director

LOCATION: 2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

MISSION STATEMENT:

Veterans deserve to come home knowing there are people willing to extend a helping hand in appreciation for their valor. Our mission is twofold: first, to assist veterans and their families who need social services and information to improve their lives and, second, to assist them in maintaining their independence. This is accomplished through direct contact with veterans and their families. We are the largest non-governmental social service agency serving veterans in Marion County. We advocate on behalf of all veterans.

WHAT WE DO:

We have a large food pantry. We have clothing. We provide social services to evaluate the need for rent and utility assistance. We have insurance representatives in the house. There are chaplains available as needed. We have VA representatives here to assist with housing and employment. If we can’t fulfill a veteran’s needs, we make direct referrals to organizations that can. We recently purchased, with the help of grants, a Veterans Helping Veterans Outreach Mobile Unit to expand our assistance to rural areas.

HOW YOU CAN GIVE OF YOUR TIME AND TREASURE:

We are always looking for volunteers for the reception area and pantry. We take all usable donations of food and small appliances. Of course, we always welcome financial donations to help us give the assistance to the veterans as needed.

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WEBSITE: www.vhvusa.org