Empowering Connections: Human-Animal Alliance Awards 2024 Grant Recipients
Wellington, Florida - The Human-Animal Alliance (H-AA), a nonprofit focused on the profound relationship between humans and animals, is excited to announce its impact for 2024. With a generous total of $87,500 allocated to eight remarkable organizations across the United States, H-AA continues its mission to demonstrate the life-altering effects that these unique bonds can foster within communities.
Jackie Ducci, the founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, passionately expressed, "The connection between humans and animals can heal, transform, and even save lives. These grants are more than just funding; they are pivotal investments in initiatives that provide solace and recovery for trauma survivors. We are proud to partner with these outstanding organizations that help individuals form deep, meaningful relationships with animals during their most challenging times."
The grants for 2024 encompass a range of impactful programs:
- - PACT for Animals (Gladwyne, PA): Received $30,000 to support military members separated from their pets through The Human-Animal Alliance Angel Fund, aiming to facilitate reunification and care.
- - Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary (Chapel Hill, NC): Awarded $15,000 to establish animal-assisted learning opportunities aimed at enriching children's experiences.
- - Pawster Nashville (Nashville, TN): Granted $10,000 to assist military veterans with pet foster care needs and cover associated housing fees.
- - BARK Therapy Dogs (Long Beach, CA): Provided $2,500 to launch The Human-Animal Alliance Library as an integral part of their animal-assisted learning program.
- - The Street Dog Coalition (Asheville, NC): Benefited from $10,000 for essential veterinary care and supplies for pets affected by Hurricane Helene.
- - Pawsitive Beginnings (Key Largo, FL): Received $10,000 to develop The Human-Animal Alliance Healing Den in their fox sanctuary, facilitating therapy sessions for those in need.
- - Tomorrow's Rainbow (Coconut Creek, FL): Awarded $5,000 to support therapy horses engaged in equine-assisted programs tailored for grieving children.
- - Shepherd Youth Ranch (Creedmoor, NC): Granted $5,000 for therapy horse programs focused on aiding trauma-exposed youth and their families.
The Human-Animal Alliance operates with minimal overhead, ensuring that every dollar contributed directly supports initiatives that benefit both humans and animals. To learn more or to contribute to their transformative work, interested parties can visit
h-aa.org/donate.
H-AA's commitment emphasizes the importance of nurturing these relationships and exhibits a genuine investment in community well-being. As they work toward enhancing the bonds shared between humans and animals, they pave the path for healing and support for those who need it most.
Every grant awarded demonstrates that these connections hold the power to change lives, one partnership at a time. Through fostering this compassionate approach, the Human-Animal Alliance aims to create lasting impacts that transcend the ordinary ties between species.
For further information about The Human-Animal Alliance and its initiatives, please reach out to Jackie Ducci at [email protected].