Who we serve

Together, we strengthen our community.

Navy and Army service members meeting Gypsy Vanner horses during a sanctuary visit

Veteran Resilience & Wellness Program

Restoring those who served.

Shining Light Sanctuary provides free animal-assisted activities for Veterans and their families in our community, many of whom face PTSD, anxiety, and emotional trauma without access to affordable care. These sessions provide a vital path to healing through the proven power of connection with therapy animals. By removing financial barriers, your support offers immediate relief, lasting impact, and empowers Veterans to recover, rebuild, and give back — strengthening the very community they once served to protect.

A child brushing a Gypsy Vanner horse

At-risk children & youth

Hope, stability, and the chance to thrive.

Shining Light Sanctuary provides free animal-assisted activities for at-risk youth and their families in our community — many of whom have experienced trauma, instability, or have aged out of foster care and struggle to thrive in society. These sessions provide a vital path to healing through the proven power of connection with therapy animals. By removing financial barriers, your support offers stability, hope, and empowers youth to heal, grow, and give back — strengthening the very community they deserve to call home.

Every program is free

Help us serve more people.

Donations fund free programming and daily care of the animals at the heart of every session.

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