Winter 2023-2024 Donations

Help Transform Lives with the Gift of Equine-Assisted Therapy

At Eudaemonia Equine Connections, Inc.® (EEC, Inc.), we believe in the healing power of horses. Our mission is to provide equine-assisted therapy in mental health treatment & growth and learning to those in need, fostering well-being, positive mental health, and self-growth.

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Who We Are

Eudaemonia Equine Connections, Inc.® (EEC, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) US nonprofit charity (EIN 85-2173506) located in Portland, Oregon, USA, dedicated to bringing horses and humans together for individual, couples, and group mental health treatment, stabilization, and wellness to our local community, and to contribute to human-horse interaction research and growth nationally and internationally in a multiplicity of ways. Click here for further information about Who We Are and our Programs and Services.

Our Mission

Our charitable mission and values are dedicated to addressing clinical issues and achieving treatment goals in psychotherapy treatment through safe and effective in-person equine-assisted services (EAS); advancing the science, professional practice, and knowledge of EAS in mental health wellness and treatment; and providing public initiatives for EAS benefits, awareness, accessibility, and affordability. Click here for further information about Our Vision and Mission.

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We deeply appreciate your consideration and sincerely thank you for taking the time to view our page and website. Please feel free to contact us with any other questions or to learn more about our programs. Click here for further information about monetary and non-monetary donations.


Ways to Give & Contribute Today!

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Why Your Generosity Matters

PayPal Giving Fund

Donate directly to our PayPal Giving Fund charity donation page. Donors may select one-time or automatic recurring payment options. PayPal Giving Fund is a registered non-profit that connects donors, businesses & charities in order to help charities raise new funds. PayPal Giving Fund does not charge charities or donors any fees for their services. In addition, donors can now support our charity with PayPal's partners' platforms: PayPal, Venmo, eBay, and GoFundMe.
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PayPal Give at Checkout

Donors can support our cause with a $1 donation every time they check out with PayPal. These microdonations can add up to a significant impact on our organization. To add us as your favorite charity, either log into your personal PayPal account, and on the right side, click on the "your favorite charities" link and type our business name, "Eudaemonia Equine Connections Inc," select, and then click on the heart icon or click on our PayPal Giving Fund charity webpage link in the button below and click the heart icon to add as favorite.
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eBay for Charity

Donors may donate 10% to 100% of their eBay item's final sale price to our certified charity. To set up, all donors need to do is add our charity as their favorite charity (search by our business name) and add donation percentage to their listing. After the item sells and the buyer pays, the system automatically receives donations through our charity partner, the PayPal Giving Fund. PayPal Giving Fund will email you with a donation receipt. Then, once per month, the PayPal Giving Fund consolidates all the donations received for our charity in a single payment.
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Amazon Charity Wish List

Donors may purchase an item(s) directly from our Amazon “Our Equine Therapy Horse & Program Holiday Wish List 2023".
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Venmo Donation

Donate directly on Venmo app. Our charity tag name is @eccinc and our profile is https://www.venmo.com/u/eecinc.
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Imagine being able to make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Our nonprofit, Eudaemonia Equine Connections, Inc.® is dedicated to providing life-changing equine-assisted mental health services, research, education, and training to those in need. But we need your help to expand our services and reach even more individuals!

With your donor support, we can move our nonprofit to a larger facility, expand our days of operation, and bring in more therapy horses to provide even more support and care to those we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse, safe and supportive environment for individuals to engage with horses and experience the healing benefits of equine-assisted mental health.

Why Our Horses for Mental Health Programs & Services Matter

Did you know our Oregon community is facing a major mental health crisis?

•According to the Oregon Health Authority, 1 in 4 adults in Oregon experience a mental health condition each year.

•Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in Oregon, and the state’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.

•Oregon has one of the highest rates of depression in the United States.

•The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health in Oregon, with many individuals reporting increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.

•The shortage of mental health providers is a significant issue in Oregon, with many individuals struggling to access the care they need. Currently, there is a waitlist of clients interested to receive equine-assisted mental health care for 3-months to a year.

On the positive side, in Oregon, equine-assisted mental health programs and research conducted in Oregon are demonstrating that equine-assisted mental health is effective in improving mental health outcomes for those struggling with a variety of conditions. For example, research conducted in Oregon has found that equine-assisted mental health sessions have resulted in a reduction in post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, a decrease in depression and anxiety, and improved relationship satisfaction. The results of this research have been truly inspiring!

Eudaemonia Equine Connections, Inc.® are so proud to be part of the movement to bring equine-assisted mental health to those who need it most. However, we currently have a wait-list of over a dozen clients and their families seeking services, and so we are desperately wanting to meet that need with accessibility by expanding our equine facility and therapy herd, and affordability by sponsoring sessions for low-income clients and their families.

The funds contributed will directly benefit Eudaemonia Equine Connections, Inc. in many ways, and meet our goals including:
  • Increase access and affordability for participants participating in mental health services incorporating horses
  • Increase volunteer and training opportunities
  • Increase diversity, equity, and inclusion of participants and volunteers in mental health services that incorporate horses
  • Raising funds for expansion of our programs and services
  • Raising funds for our new equine facility to help us afford quality care for our therapy horses
  • Sponsoring scholarships for low-income clients and their families
  • Sustainability of our in-person program and services to our local community

We invite you to stay connected with us by subscribing to our newsletter and following our social media pages for updates on our upcoming initiatives and programs:

  1. Newsletter: https://equineconnections.org/news-events/#subscribe
  2. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equineconnectionsinc/
  3. Instagram: http://instagram.com/eudaemonia_equine_connections
  4. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EEC_Inc
  5. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnP6TE_XsoiGaRwmeOBzRFQ
  6. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eudaemonia-equine-connections-inc/

Thank you once again for believing in our cause and helping us make a real difference in transforming lives. Together, we can continue harnessing horses’ power and bring hope to those who need it most!

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Thank You For Your Support!