TRAILS END CONSERVANCY, INC
SERVING THE SHENANGO VALLEY, GREENVILLE / NORTHERN MERCER COUNTY, AND GROVE CITY
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Trails End Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities across Pennsylvania and Ohio through equine-assisted programs that support veterans, youth, and individuals facing life challenges. Our mission is to provide opportunities for healing, growth, and connection through the powerful bond between people and horses. Through programs like Fly High With Horses, The Phoenix Project, and Horses Helping, we promote resilience, confidence, and renewed purpose. We strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can overcome obstacles, build meaningful relationships, and rediscover hope.
Giving Week Progress:
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $10,000
Programs Supported by Your Donations
Trails End Conservancy offers several impactful programs in Pennsylvania and Ohio that directly benefit from community foundation support:
Fly High With Horses (Veterans & Families):
This program supports veterans and their families through equine-assisted activities that promote healing, confidence, and connection. Participants build trust, improve emotional well-being, and strengthen family bonds in a peaceful farm setting.
The Phoenix Project (Youth Prevention):
Focused on youth in at-risk environments, this opioid prevention program uses hands-on experiences with horses to build self-esteem, decision-making skills, and resilience. It provides a positive outlet and mentorship to help guide youth toward healthy life choices.
Horses Helping (Substance Use Recovery):
Designed for adults facing substance use challenges, this program complements recovery by fostering responsibility, emotional awareness, and personal growth through structured interaction with horses and farm life.
Community Outreach & Wellness Events:
Trails End also hosts workshops, veteran recognition initiatives, and family-centered events that strengthen community ties and expand access to supportive services.
Donations directly sustain these programs by supporting animal care, facility maintenance, and ensuring services remain accessible to those in need.
Needs that Cannot beMet without Your Help
Over the past year, demand for our programs has grown significantly, with increasing referrals from veterans’ groups, schools, and recovery facilities across Pennsylvania and Ohio. Limited funding has restricted our ability to expand sessions, maintain safe horse-to-participant ratios, and meet rising costs for feeding and care, including hay, grain, supplements, veterinary services, farrier care, and routine maintenance. The physical demands on our horses require careful rotation and rest, limiting capacity without additional horses. We have also been unable to add staff and transportation support, resulting in waitlists. Without additional funding, we risk turning away individuals who could greatly benefit.
