WENATCHEE — Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center, a Wenatchee-based nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, has been awarded a $25,000 Impact Grant from Peoples Bank to expand its therapeutic riding programs in North Central Washington.
The center, founded in 2011, will use the funding to support their "Strength in Strides" project, which provides specialized equine therapy services to underserved children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities throughout the region.
"Through this community Impact Grant, Peoples Bank is creating a more supportive, inclusive, and equitable community. Everyone can thrive, regardless of their physical ability, background or financial situation," said Nancy Grette, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center.
Andy Riddell, Peoples Bank Chief Lending Officer, highlighted the competitive nature of this year's grant process. "Our annual Impact Grant program is a great reminder of how many truly deserving organizations are making a difference every day," said Riddell. "We were overwhelmed with the number of applications we received this year and thrilled to be able to support such worthy causes."
The Impact Grant program, established by Peoples Bank in 2017, aims to fund specific projects that promise long-lasting, positive impacts on local communities. The bank, which manages $2.4 billion in assets and operates 23 locations throughout Washington state, also awarded a separate $10,000 Peoples Choice Grant to Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth through an online voting process.
Peoples Bank, headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, has served Washington communities for 100 years and maintains a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, a leading independent bank rating firm.
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