Every donation builds strength, connection, and hope.

At the CHAPS Center, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the healing power of horses, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we’re committed to keeping our equine-assisted services accessible and affordable to all.

But behind every ride, every smile, and every breakthrough is the daily reality of caring for our herd and maintaining a high quality program. Each of our horses receives dedicated care: nutritious feed and hay, regular veterinary and farrier services, dental visits, and any necessary medications to keep them healthy and thriving. We also maintain our peaceful farm environment with routine mowing, fence repair, and groundskeeping to ensure a safe and welcoming space for our students and animals alike.

The power of your gift

No matter the size, your donation helps make equine-assisted services accessible to those who need them most. Even a small monthly gift provides consistent, reliable support, helping us feed and care for our horses, maintain our facilities, and continue offering life changing programs. Together, small acts of kindness create a powerful impact.

Whether you’re giving once or choosing to support us monthly, you’re helping to create a place where healing happens one hoofbeat at a time.

Wish list

  • Sponsor a Horse

    Sponsor a Horse

    Sponsoring a CHAPS horse for a partial year ($2,500) or a full year ($5,000) is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission. Each horse in our herd is a valued partner in delivering life changing equine assisted services, and their care is a top priority. Your sponsorship helps cover essential expenses like feed, hay, veterinary and farrier care, dental work, and specialized supplements. By offsetting these costs, we’re able to keep our program fees affordable for the individuals and families who benefit from our services, regardless of their financial situation. Your support ensures both horse and human thrive together.

  • Scholarships

    Participant Scholarship

    Your donation towards Participant Scholarships helps individuals of all abilities and backgrounds access the life changing benefits of equine assisted services. From building confidence and communication skills to fostering emotional resilience and connection, these experiences have a ripple effect, positively impacting families, caregivers, and our wider community. With your support, we can continue to break down financial barriers. Every donation brings hope within reach.

  • John Deere

    John Deere 2023 HPX815E

    Our current golf cart has been faithfully serving since 2004, but it's time for an upgrade! A new utility vehicle, like the HPX615E with a roof, bench seat, 4WD, and large dump bed, would be a game changer for us. It would allow us to efficiently transport feed, hay, equipment, and even volunteers across the farm. By helping us check this item off our wish list, you're directly supporting the daily care of our horses.

  • Covered Arena

    Covered Arena

    A covered arena is at the top of our dream list, and it would be truly transformative for CHAPS and the community we serve. Florida’s intense sun, heavy rains, and unpredictable weather often limit when and how we can offer equine assisted services. A covered arena would provide a safe, shaded, and weather protected space for lessons, sessions, and programs year round. This would not only improve the comfort and safety of our clients, horses, and volunteers, but also allow us to expand our services, reach more individuals, and host inclusive community events regardless of the forecast. With your support, this dream could become a reality, amplifying our impact and helping us serve even more people through the healing power of horses.

    Rendering generously donated by Heilman Architecture

How to Give

CHAPS Center, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. We are committed to providing tax receipts for all contributions, including monetary gifts, farm equipment, horse tack, feed, building materials, and other in-kind donations. Your generosity directly supports the care of our horses, the families we serve, and the continued success of our equine assisted services programs.

EIN: 46-0947827

For all other donations please contact us directly at chapscenter@outlook.com

Checks may be made out to CHAPS Center, Inc. and sent to
CHAPS Center, Inc.
4952 S Sanford Ave
Sanford, FL 32773