SARI is a nonprofit organization, funded entirely by program fees, public and private donations, and one-off grants.
Below, you can see a summary of how we’re funded, and how you can help us keep Changing Lives, Stride by Stride.
SARI is an independent nonprofit, and we rely on the generosity and support of our community to care for our herd.
Fees for program cover about 30% of our revenue, and the remaining 70% of our funding comes from grants, events, sponsorships, and donations.
This includes caring for our herd through feed, hay, vet bills, and pasture and land management.
There are a number of ways you can support SARI as an individual, to help care for our herd and ensure that we’re offering the best programs possible for our participants.
Your ongoing support also helps us manage and grow our programs, allowing us to plan for future programming, to expand our herd, and to strengthen our support for our community by delivering these impactful services.
By donating directly to SARI, you are helping us provide essentials such as well-fitting equipment for horses and participants.
Provides new tack for our programs, including specialist surcingles.
Buys a new certified riding helmet, ensuring safety and comfort for our participants.
Helps us cover emergency veterinary costs to keep our horses healthy and happy.
If you choose to make a recurring monthly donation, not only do you ensure that we have a steady income for our programs and herd, you also become a Friend of SARI, and your match will be DOUBLED thanks to our match donor partner.
Cost: $3500 annually, or $295 monthly
Tax receipt: Yes
By enrolling in our Adopt-a-Pony program, you contribute directly to the care and well-being of one of our herd members.
This covers the annual costs of feed, hay, and other necessities to ensure that our herd can support our program.
Cost: $1,500 annually, or $125 monthly
Tax receipt: Yes
By enrolling in our Paddock Partners program, you contribute directly to the care and management of our fields, where our horses rest and recuperate.
This covers the annual costs of ensuring that our land management remains sustainable for our farm and horses.
Whilst SARI does everything we can to be as accessible and affordable as possible, we realise that sometimes cost can still be a barrier for some participants.
By sponsoring a participant, you can help someone in your community access our impactful programs and empower them to reach their physical, communicative, or cognitive goals.
SARI considers donations or gifts of a $500+ value as major gifts. At this level, you will receive a number of benefits according to your level of support.
Please contact our Development Officer at developmentofficer@sari.ca for more details.
SARI welcomes local businesses or organizations who wish to support us, and we offer a number of ways to do so.
SARI hosts three major fundraising events throughout the year:
We offer sponsorship opportunities for each of these events at a level that suits you. For more information, please contact our Development Officer at developmentofficer@sari.ca.
Cost: $3500 annually, or $295 monthly
Tax receipt: Yes
By enrolling in our Adopt-a-Pony program, you contribute directly to the care and well-being of one of our herd members.
This covers the annual costs of feed, hay, and other necessities to ensure that our herd can support our program.
Cost: $1,500 annually, or $125 monthly
Tax receipt: Yes
By enrolling in our Paddock Partners program, you contribute directly to the care and management of our fields, where our horses rest and recuperate.
This covers the annual costs of seeding the land, and ensuring that our land management remains sustainable for our farm and horses.
Whilst SARI does everything we can to be as accessible and affordable as possible, we realise that sometimes cost can still be a barrier for some participants.
By sponsoring a participant, you can help someone in your community access our impactful programs and empower them to reach their physical, communicative, or cognitive goals.
If you would like to discuss working with us on a specific project, or gifting us a specific amount that you may have in mind, please contact our Development Officer at developmentofficer@sari.ca.
From bake sales to birthday parties, we’re more than happy to provide promotional materials for you to host your own fundraiser on SARI’s behalf, such as:
Please contact our Development Officer at developmentofficer@sari.ca to discuss your event’s needs!
A legacy gift to SARI creates lasting impact by helping us to support participants in reaching their goals, and to ensure lasting, sustainable care for our herd and land.
It is a meaningful way to honour your values and ensure that children, youth, and adults with disabilities can continue to benefit from our programs for years to come.
If you are considering a legacy gift, we would be honoured to speak with you. Please contact our Development Officer at developmentofficer@sari.ca to discuss your options.
There are many ways to support SARI, and if you don’t see a way that suits you above, please get in touch. We’re more than happy to discuss more suitable individual avenues for you to support us.
Please contact our Development Officer at developmentofficer@sari.ca to discuss or suggest other ways you would like to help support our cause.
If you want to help by buying us equipment or supplies, we have a wishlist available on MyRegistry.com with everyday essential items that we need to help support our herd and participants. We are able to offer tax receipts for any purchase over $25.
You can see the wishlist below, or click this link to open in a new window.
