(San Antonio, TX – April 27, 2017) – Upward Transitions in Helotes, Texas, provides a therapeutic horsemanship program for individuals with physical, mental and/or emotional health challenges. Thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Security Service Charitable Foundation, a portion of the boarding and leasing expenses for 2017 will be covered.
Improving the lives of people with these challenges, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors integrate horseback riding skills into lesson plans designed to enhance the physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing of the riders. Participants in the program include children with physical disabilities, at risk youth, victims of violence, and active duty service members or veterans who have returned home with physical and mental challenges as a result of their service.
“Individuals feel freedom by sitting on horseback and that allows the confines of their disability to be left behind,” explains Tanja Solano, executive director of Upward Transitions. “They are empowered with confidence, patience and self-esteem.” The goal of Upward Transitions is to provide a safe, positive environment, allowing participants to become more self-sufficient and enrich their daily lives. “We understand the therapeutic environment horses provide cannot be duplicated in a clinical setting,” said Brandy Ralston-Lint, senior vice president of corporate communications, for Security Service. “We are proud to be a part of such a unique therapy making a difference in the lives of children, at risk youth, our veterans and their families.”
About Security Service Charitable Foundation
The Security Service Charitable Foundation was created to reinforce Security Service’s commitment to the community by contributing to deserving organizations and causes that benefit the community and help to improve the quality of life for its citizens. The Security Service Charitable Foundation is a Texas Non-profit Corporation and federal public charity that was incorporated in 2007 and is the charitable arm of Security Service Federal Credit Union. About Security Service Federal Credit Union Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with 73 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.