Mended Sparrow, Inc.

09/14/2024

I would like to give a big shout out to the volunteers that came out today! THANK YOU!!

In having colored ground obstacle poles, provides better visual aid during a equine experiential learning, whether in education, personal development or organization (teambuilding) activities.

If you’re interested in volunteering, [email protected] as we have many opportunities.

09/13/2024

Mended Sparrow Inc., upcoming fall programs. Cost: FREE to the population we serve. Starting October 8th @6 pm, 6-week couples program (see flyer details).

October 3rd, , 8-week unmounted horsemanship program (see flyer for details).

*General public inquire within as we do have events coming up for you all too!

09/11/2024

The night before…..23 years ago, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning tomorrow. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives. None of them saw past 10:00 am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same.

As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.
🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

09/10/2024

“Experience Growth and Connection”

📣Upcoming programs available!
📣Cost: FREE to the population we serve.

• 6-Week Couples Program: Reiginite your bond with equine experiential activities focused on trust, communication, conflict resolution, and building a stronger partnership.

Start: October 8th, Every Tuesday @ 6 P.M.

• 8-Week Unmounted Horsemanship Program: Discover new strengths and develop life skills like self-awareness, boundaries, emotional regulation, through guided equine exercises.

Start: October 3rd, Every Thursday
@ 6 P.M.

No Horse Experience Needed- Just come as you are! All programs are unmounted.

Limited spots available—enroll now!

[email protected]

09/03/2024

08/27/2024

Volunteers’ opportunity! September 14th at 10AM. Paint poles for upcoming Equine Assisted Learning Sessions and move poles. Comment below or PM if interested! 🙂

08/18/2024

We appreciate Compass Christian Church for inviting us to Sunday School to supplement their lesson on Trauma-Informed Care with a demonstration of additional services available for those experiencing trauma. A high school student remarked, “I didn’t realize there were so many services available.”

08/08/2024

New Arrival Coming Soon! Baby “Foal” on board, Leonidas &Gretchen are going to be parents! Due date late April early May 2025 🫶🏻🐴💕

07/10/2024

A Shout out! Thank you to those who came and braved the heat, on MSI’s special day!

07/09/2024

Sansa says, “This heat is nappy time. Too hot to be outside.” Hope everyone is staying hydrated and out of the sun!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July Everyone! If you’re looking for something to do before the evening festivities. Come out to the Richmond Veterans Affairs Hospital 2nd Annual Car Show. Stop by say, “Hi” too! 🙂 Also, you never know who you’ll be parked right next to Ms. Mohammed Ali (Khalilah)! Such a sweet lady!

07/04/2024

A big day coming up! Spread the word and share. Join us on our special day!

🎗️✂️ RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION! 🎗️ ✂️

Please join us in celebration of a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Mended Sparrow, Inc.

Mended Sparrow Inc. is a 501(c)(3), that provides equine assisted services to service members, veterans, first responders with PTSD and/or disabilities, and similarly situated individuals (e.g. nurses, doctors, dispatch, corrections, peer support for trauma) and their families.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, July 9th
📍 Location: 1590 Old Church Rd, Mechanicsville
⏰ Grand Opening: 8:30 AM - 10 AM
⏰ Ribbon Cutting: 9 AM
🔗 Link for more information: https://hanoverchamberva.com/event-5755812

06/17/2024

Catching up on posts! This was an amazing site visit from Hanover Fire Chief CJ Anderson, his executives and chaplains. Hearing and seeing what Mended Sparrow, Inc is all about! Thank you to our volunteer Andi taking the pictures!

06/12/2024

🇺🇸 We may not be related by blood but we are related through our experiences together and service to country.

🇺🇸 Happy Women Veteran’s Day! 🤗

06/04/2024

Hold your horses! 🐴 We're jumping for joy to announce that during our SEEN Through Horses Campaign, we galloped away with a whopping $2,750 in our first fundraiser, for Mended Sparrow! 🎉 A huge thank you to our donors for helping us trot towards our mission!

05/27/2024

As we observe Memorial Day weekend, we remember and honor the brave individuals who have fallen in service to their country.

05/16/2024

Did you know Mended Sparrow, Inc. and one other nonprofit are the only ones representing Virginia, out of 80 nonprofits in the SEEN Through Horses Campaign? It’s not too late to donate to www.mendedsparrow.org We greatly appreciate!

This story explores the unique challenges faced by rural communities and how they overcome stigma, lack of access, and limited resources to find healing through mental health programs involving horses. We hope their journeys will resonate with your communities, offering both education and inspiration to learn more and support our organization.

In rural America, individuals seeking mental health support often face barriers due to lack of access to quality resources. Often overshadowed by stigma, fin...

05/12/2024

💐Moms it’s your day! 📣 Looking for something to do today. Farm tour today 3pm- 6pm, bring the family :)

05/11/2024

Rain or shine, Team MSI Volunteers, spreading awareness, another great connection made and building relationships. Thank you Direct Action Athletics of Mechanicsville in having us! Community Strong 💪🏻

05/08/2024

Our website is up!!!!! www.mendedsparrow.org

05/02/2024

Seen Through Horses Campaign has started!! It's a privilege for us to be a charity partner, alongside 80 other nonprofits, raising awareness about the profound influence horses have on mental well-being. Your generous donations are pivotal to MSI’s mission, enabling us to enhance our services, at no cost to our population, and ensure the ongoing welfare of our horses—the heart of our endeavors. See link to donate to MSI:) Thank you! https://seenthroughhorses.raisely.com/mended-sparrow-inc

04/24/2024

At last, our sign is up!!💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

04/14/2024

An awesome rodeo last night in Doswell. Thank you Wayne in voluntering your time! Happy to report another great network connection, spark interests in volunteering, and raising awareness.