Become a Donor - THEP is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization so nearly every gift can be tax deductible.  Further by giving your support you will receive the deep satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to make a profound difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs! You can make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities by making a financial or in-kind (goods and services) contribution to THEP. We have various options for individuals, groups and corporations who would like to support THEP. If you have questions or would like more information about any of the giving opportunities listed below, please call THEP at 915-886-4888 and speak to our Executive Director, Karen Hunt. Or you can contact her at El_Paso_THEP@yahoo.com. Sponsor A Rider or Sponsor A Class At THEP we are acutely aware of the financial demands with which many of our families are struggling. Individuals with disabilities typically incur substantially greater expenses related to medical care, education, transportation, recreation, and even daily living. Because therapeutic riding provides such profound and positive effects in the lives of individuals with disabilities, THEP is deeply committed to ensuring that our program services remain affordable. Consequently, our lesson fees cover less than 40% of our lesson costs. However, even at this level, it is impossible for some of our participants to pay lesson fees. By sponsoring a rider, or a class, you are ensuring that power and benefits of therapeutic riding remain accessible! The Annual Fund Our Annual Fund helps to support all of THEP programs, services, horses and riders. These are unrestricted monies used to meet the daily operating expenses at THEP. Stock donations for the Annual Fund are also accepted and appreciated. Corporate Sponsorship Corporate sponsors play a significant role in the success of our special events, from benefit dinners to horse shows. THEP works with Corporate Sponsors to customize their involvement in order to best meet the corporations’ specific philanthropic, marketing and employee interest and involvement needs. Capital Projects Trailers, tractors, trucks, equipment, barns, sheds, fencing, footing, as well as ongoing maintenance and repairs, are realities for a horse facility like THEP. Ensuring that the facility is maintained appropriately is critical to our ability to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our participants and we have ongoing needs for financial and in-kind support in this area.  Memorial and Honorary Gifts Donations can be made in memory of a friend or loved one – two and four legged. Gifts can also be made in honor of a special person or event in your life. If the donor wishes, THEP will notify the designated person, or family, in whose name the gift is being given. Pledge Some people prefer to make a pledge because it enables them to spread a gift commitment over a defined period of time. If you are interested in making a Pledge, we can work with you to determine pledge amount, pledge period and whether or not you want to restrict your pledge for a specific use. Adopt-A-Horse The funds donated through Adopt-A-Horse are applied only to horse care and help pay for feed, supplements, shoes, vet care, and medication for our loyal therapy herd. Adopt-A-Horse pledges can be paid annually or monthly. Oftentimes a group or family will choose to go together to Adopt-A-Horse.   Horse Donations THEP's therapeutic horses serve as unique vehicles for inspiring positive changes in the lives of our participants. THEP currently maintains a herd of 9 horses – and every one has been donated to us! Clearly, without people in the community donating horses, THEP would be unable to operate. If you donate your horse to THEP you can be assured that your horse will receive exceptional care, unlimited love, and constant attention and appreciation.  Matching Gift Many corporations, over 500 in the United States, have matching gift programs where they will match the charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees, even spouses. Check with your company or organization to see if they have a matching gift program. Your personnel or human resource department should be able to provide the information. You may be able to double your support to THEP! Special Events THEP holds several special events each year with the proceeds benefiting our programs. You can help sponsor, or take part in, these fun events and help support THEP programs and services. In-Kind In-kind giving is the donation of goods or services – such as the donation of hay, equipment, technology or tack. As the donor, you place the monetary value on such a contribution for tax purposes. THEP maintains a Wish List of items we need. If you are interested in donating an item or service please give us a call. Stock Gifts Gifts of stock and appreciated securities are certainly welcomed and appreciated. If you are interested in making such a gift please contact us for our stock transaction information. Planned Giving Making a planned gift is an excellent way to help ensure the long-term future of THEP. You can make a difference that will last beyond your lifetime by naming THEP as a beneficiary in your will, on an insurance policy, or in a retirement account. If you are interested, please contact us to discuss the many ways in which supporters can create a legacy at THEP.