Pal-O-Mine Equestrian: Holiday Gifts Made by Adults with Disabilities on Long Island

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian: A Unique Nonprofit

• 🐴 Pal-O-Mine Equestrian in Islandia, Long Island, is a horse therapy nonprofit that empowers individuals with disabilities.
• 🎯 Beyond therapy, the center offers a program called J-Step (Job Security Through Equestrian Partnership).

J-Step Program: Skills and Internships

• 💡 The J-Step program provides paid internships for young adults with varying disabilities.
• 🛠️ Participants learn valuable skills such as welding and horticulture.
• 📈 This program offers a pathway to employment, teaching punctuality, teamwork, and responsibility.

Artisanal Holiday Gifts

• 🎁 The equestrian center transforms into a workshop where participants craft original holiday gifts.
• 🌟 Items include holiday ornaments, soaps, wreaths, horseshoe windchimes, and dry flower ornaments.
• 💰 These handcrafted items are sold to the community, with profits supporting the program.
• ♻️ Unique products are made from repurposed materials like horseshoes and saddles.

Impact and Community Support

• 💖 The gifts are made with heart, providing joy to both the creators and the buyers.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 For the artisans, the program fosters a sense of productivity, inclusion, and perspective.
• 🛍️ The gift shop is open weekdays and Saturday mornings through Christmas, offering a chance to support this initiative.
• 🗺️ A notable item is a map of Long Island crafted by the participants.