Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Whole Horse Place
\nLegal Name (if Different): The Place of Horses
\nAlso Known As: The Whole Horse Place
\nMailing Address: 4764 SW OLD FOREST WAY
\nCity: Port Orchard
\nState: WA
\nPostal Code: 98367
\nMain Phone: 3608950940
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.thewholehorseplace.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 87-3829076
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: February 23, 2025
\nRequested Amount: $6,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Stable Paths
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Stable Paths is a free, youth-focused, equine-assisted program designed to prevent substance abuse, develop leadership skills, and foster emotional resilience through hands-on experiences with senior rescue horses. Running two sessions per month, the program provides a structured, supportive environment where participants learn accountability, emotional regulation, and decision-making strategies that directly translate into their personal lives.<\/p>\n
Each session begins with a guided discussion led by volunteer mentors, including drug and alcohol counselors and individuals in recovery. Participants explore topics like peer pressure, self-advocacy, and resilience. They then apply these lessons through hands-on work with their assigned horse, focusing on groundwork, communication, and trust-building.<\/p>\n
Unlike traditional equine programs, Stable Paths does not focus on riding. Instead, youth engage in horse care, barn management, and problem-solving exercises that encourage responsibility, patience, and teamwork. Through structured activities, participants learn that consistency, effort, and honest communication create strong relationships\u2014whether with horses or people.<\/p>\n
The requested $6,000 will fund 8 sessions over four months, January -April 2026, covering the cost of feed, facility maintenance, program materials, and meals for participants. Providing a nutritious lunch ensures that youth can fully engage, especially for those from food-insecure households.<\/p>\n
By working with large, emotionally intuitive animals, youth gain confidence, self-discipline, and the tools to make better life choices. Stable Paths provides a lifeline for youth navigating difficult circumstances, equipping them with skills that extend far beyond the barn.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $18,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Secured: Kitsap Youth Mental Health, $2,000, Potential Grantors: $8,500<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 2026-December 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Western Washington
\nAge Group To Be Served: 9-21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Tina
\nContact Last Name: Meekins
\nContact Title: President
\nContact Phone: 3608950940
\nContact Email: tina@thewholehorseplace.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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