We Met the Challenge - COVID-19 Matching Campaign!
On May 19, the EQUUS Foundation was issued a challenge! An anonymous donor inspired us to raise $25,000 between May 19 and June 30 to receive a $25,000 matching donation to help feed and care for the horses of EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are thrilled to report that we exceeded our goal -- thanks to the individuals and organizations who stepped up during this difficult time. It is our honor to recognize these donors on our website here.
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$25,000
Anonymous
Challenge Gift
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+ $35,500
Donations
May 19-June 30
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= $60,500
Campaign Results
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It took just 43 days to be able to award $60,500 in grants to 121 EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities representing 2,665 equines.
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The Impact:
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2,665 Equines
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121
Charities
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America's horses continue to be confronted with a disturbing reality. Over 65,000 horses were transported across our borders for slaughter in 2019. Tens of thousands more are abused, neglected and in need of rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing each year.
With so many people facing hardships, our fear is that many more of our four-legged equine friends may be subjected to abuse and neglect and the number of horses heading to the slaughter pipeline will increase.
We have only 51 days left to meet our fiscal year-end fundraising goal.
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$545,000
Where We Are Today
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+ $80,000
Our Target
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=$625,000
Where We Hope To Be
on August 31
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For horses to remain an important part of American life and have a viable future, we need to ensure that donor dollars are being spent on programs with the greatest impact – programs that not only increase adoptions of at-risk horses and provide a safe haven for aged horses, but also increase opportunities for all people to engage and partner with horses in new, innovative ways.
At the heart of the EQUUS Foundation's mission is the EQUUS Foundation Guardians program. EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities undergo a rigorous vetting process annually to demonstrate that they are committed to the highest standards for horse care and are transparent and accountable by making their horse care practices and operations available to public scrutiny. Only EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities are eligible to receive financial support from the EQUUS Foundation. View our Guardian charities here.
There's no better way to give with confidence than to give to EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities -- and there's no better time to give than RIGHT NOW!
America's Horses Need Us!
Please make your gift here!
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ABOUT EQUUS FOUNDATION: The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, is the only national animal welfare charity in the United States 100% dedicated to protecting America's horses and strengthening the bond between people and horses. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact the EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, Tele: (203) 259-1550, E-Mail: mail@equusfoundation.org, Website: equusfoundation.org.
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