Pal-O-Mine, an Islandia, NY-based nonprofit, is pleased to announce that the Frank J. Antun Foundation of Carle Place, NY, has once again donated $30,000 to support scholarships for students in financial need. Pal-O-Mine provides comprehensive therapeutic equine programs that facilitate growth, learning and healing for childrenand adults with disabilities, survivors of trauma, veterans, first responders, individuals on the autism spectrum and many others.
“The Frank J. Antun Foundation’s gift will enable us to provide life-changing services to those who need them most,” said Lisa A. Gatti, Founder and CEO of Pal-O-Mine. “These funds will directly support equine-assisted therapeutic programs for students whose lives are transformed through the connection they build with our specially trained horses. Every lesson and program creates opportunities for growth, confidence, independence and joy, and the Antun Foundation’s generosity will allow us to continue making those moments possible for so many individuals and families in our community.”
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