Conroe, Texas—Henry’s Home Horse and Human Sanctuary is thrilled to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission. This generous grant will support Henry’s Home’s mission of offering equine-assisted programs to veterans and retired first responders who seek strength, healing, and reconnection.
The funding comes at a crucial moment, enabling Henry’s Home to broaden its outreach and improve its programs to better serve the veteran community. The sanctuary promotes significant personal growth and emotional well-being by providing a safe and supportive atmosphere where veterans can connect with rescued horses and learn natural horsemanship techniques. With their gentle disposition and intuitive ability to reflect human emotions, horses act as powerful allies in the healing journey for veterans transitioning to life after military service.
Darlene Gagnon, Interim CEO of Henry’s Home, recently joined Julia Conner on the Texas Veterans Commission’s official podcast to discuss horses’ deeply impactful role in veterans’ lives. Highlighting the sanctuary’s approach, Gagnon emphasized that the unique bond between humans and horses can unlock a sense of trust, self-awareness, and peace many veterans find impossible to achieve elsewhere.
“The horses here have rescued us as much as we’ve rescued them,” Gagnon noted during the podcast. “They’ve given veterans a way to feel grounded again and at home. This grant from the Texas Veterans Commission strengthens our ability to continue that life-changing work.”
The Texas Veterans Commission has steadfastly supported programs that uplift Texas veterans, and this grant underscores its commitment to addressing the diverse needs of the veteran community. By backing initiatives like Henry’s Home, the Commission ensures veterans can access innovative and compassionate methods for improving their mental health and rediscovering a sense of purpose.
Henry’s Home invites you to join them in celebrating this milestone and to witness first-hand the incredible transformation that occurs when humans and animals work together. Veterans seeking support, community members curious about volunteering, and donors passionate about making an impact are encouraged to reach out.
Henry’s Home invites you to be part of this mission by supporting our nation’s heroes and the horses who serve them. Passionate donors can make a tangible impact by ensuring our rescued horses have access to essentials like hay, feed, farrier, veterinary care, and other necessities. Additionally, your support can sponsor a veteran, allowing their program costs to remain complimentary as they experience the healing connection with our horses. To amplify your generosity, all donations will be matched, doubling the impact of your gift. Visit henryshomehorsesanctuary.org to learn how to help, or follow us on social media to stay inspired. Together, with the backing of dedicated donors like you and grants like this, Henry’s Home is creating real change—one horse and one hero at a time.
