Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Appropriation of District 2 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Tranche II Grant Funding in the Amount of $30,000 to Stride Ahead, Inc at Little Creek Horse Farm for Equine Therapy Services
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Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To provide appropriation of $30,000 in grant funding from District 2 ARP POETA Tranche II Account 106388.63258.521209.01.02.602778 to Stride Ahead, Inc to provide mental health services through equine therapy for those suffering mental health issues resulting from the pandemic and effects of COVID-19.
NEED/IMPACT:
Many citizens suffered undue hardships over the past four years due to medical and mental issues, and social
isolation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations like Stride Ahead, Inc are uniquely qualified to
offer citizens alternative therapy methods through equine therapy in 1-hour therapeutic riding sessions, stress relief and EAP therapy sessions at DeKalb County’s Little Creek Horse Farm. This grant will allow Stride
Ahead, Inc. to continue to offer this critical therapy to vulnerable citizens at the horse farm.
FISCAL IMPACT:
District 2 ARP POETA Tranche II Account 106388.63258.521209.01.02.602778
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of District 2 ARP Tranche II grant funding in the amount of $30,000 to Stride Ahead, Inc and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents to support this appropriation.