Nonprofit
The Stand Foundation
Mission
The STAND (Strengthening Thoughts and Nurturing Dreams) Foundation opens doors for underrepresented youth in the DMV - connecting them with horses, creativity, and community.
From summer camps to year-round, holistic wellness programs, we create safe spaces where young people grow stronger, dream bigger, and feel seen.
The STAND (Strengthening Thoughts and Nurturing Dreams) Foundation opens doors for underrepresented youth in the DMV - connecting them with horses, creativity, and community.
From summer camps to year-round, holistic wellness programs, we create safe spaces where young people grow stronger, dream bigger, and feel seen.
About Us
The STAND Foundation is in the business of changing and shaping lives through nature. We serve inner-city youth, young adults, and elders in Washington DC and surrounding areas. Our programs are strategically designed to provide for the mental, emotional, social, physical, and developmental needs of the children we serve. These programs include Mindfulness Activities, Horsemanship, Basics of Riding, Equine Facilitated Learning, Nutrition Education, Creative Arts, and Art Therapy. The work we offer provides a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges by providing opportunities where individuals gain knowledge, skills, and confidence. We focus on inspiring change that leads to self-sufficiency and positive decision-making.
The STAND Foundation is in the business of changing and shaping lives through nature. We serve inner-city youth, young adults, and elders in Washington DC and surrounding areas. Our programs are strategically designed to provide for the mental, emotional, social, physical, and developmental needs of the children we serve. These programs include Mindfulness Activities, Horsemanship, Basics of Riding, Equine Facilitated Learning, Nutrition Education, Creative Arts, and Art Therapy. The work we offer provides a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges by providing opportunities where individuals gain knowledge, skills, and confidence. We focus on inspiring change that leads to self-sufficiency and positive decision-making.
Cause Areas Include
- Animals
- Arts & Music
- Children & Youth
- Sports & Recreation
- Urban Areas
Location
- Washington, DC, USA
