How We Sustain Our Work

HEAL operates as a revenue-generating nonprofit, combining earned income with donations to support both animal care and trauma-informed, animal-assisted healing programs. Our work supports emotional regulation, nervous system balance, and meaningful connection—particularly for veterans and individuals navigating trauma, grief, and life transitions.

These income streams allow HEAL to provide consistent care for rescued animals while expanding access to healing experiences for individuals and communities in need.

Earned Revenue

Community Support

A portion of HEAL’s funding is generated through programs and experiences that support emotional healing, personal growth, and connection.

These include:

Animal-assisted healing sessions and programs
Workshops and educational offerings
Equine Experiential Learning (EEL) sessions
Group programs and immersive experiences
Retreats and special events
Future training and certification programs

These offerings allow individuals to engage more deeply in the work while directly supporting the ongoing care of the animals.

In addition to earned income, HEAL is supported through:

Individual donations
Sponsorships
Grants and funding opportunities
Community partnerships

This support allows us to expand access through scholarships, subsidized programs, and outreach to veterans and underserved populations.

HEAL’s programs are built on the established foundation of Executive Director, Anna Marie Ellison’s, work through Healed by a Horse®, an equine experiential learning and coaching program that has supported individuals in emotional healing, personal growth, and meaningful connection since 2019.

This experience informs the development of HEAL’s offerings and contributes to a sustainable model that integrates both impact and earned revenue.

A Shared Impact

Every program, donation, and experience supports both sides of this work.

Animals receive safety, care, and a permanent home.
Humans receive space for healing, connection, and growth.

Together, this creates a model where healing is shared, sustainable, and rooted in compassion.