Throughout the year, StandFast has taken part in several events, continuing their mission to help build resiliency in the First Responder and Military communities. Here are some of the highlights from this year:
April 2022: Connected First Responders to Equus Effect Program in Sharon CT (Equus Effect Somatic Experiencing with Horses)
April 2022: StandFast Coaches were invited to partake in the PQ (Positive Intelligence) Coach Grant Program. This program helps promote sustained change towards a more positive mindset which is crucial to building resiliency
May 2022: National Fallen Fire Fighters Hero Family Wellness Conference. Members of StandFast took part in a 3-day Conference conducting workshops on Building Resilience Through Nature
May 2022: Hosted the Fairfield Trauma Response Peer Group at Rising Starr Horse Rescue to take part in our Resilient Riding Workshop
May 2022: Pairing with Rising Starr Horse Rescue, we brought horses to Maplewood at Danbury to visit with veterans and their families introducing them to Equine and Resiliency Topics
June 2022: Set up informational booth at Fraternal Order of Police Car & Bike Show in Orange County, NY to spread the word about or various Resiliency Programs
June 2022: Set up informational booth at the 3rd Annual Responder Wellness Inc, First Responder Retreat to share information on our Resilient Riding Program (partnered with Rising Starr Horse Rescue). We even enlisted the help of our mini horses to attract attention to the program
June 2022: Stood up Car Donation Program with Car Donation Wizard. This partnership allows donors to be able to donate their vehicle with proceeds from the sale of the vehicle coming back to StandFast to help fund our programs
July 2022: Took part in Waterfront Warriors with our outreach table at the beach in Rockaways
Ongoing: Individual coaching sessions provided by StandFast Coaches to our Military and First Responder Communities
Ongoing: Continue to help connect our community to necessary resources through our partner network
As September 11th draws near we wanted to say thank you to all our donors, partners, and volunteers without whose help we would not be able to do what we do. We will continue to work with our First Responder and Military heroes thanks to your help and support.