THANK YOU!
Thank you Saddlers Row for cleaning our rescued horses blankets for many years!
ILEHC is Again Accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) 2022 - 2024. For more information on TAA, please visit their website at
www.ThoroughbredAfterCare.org
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The ILEHC is again a GuideStar Platinum Star participant. This means that the ILEHC not only provided basic information (Bronze) and financial information (Silver) but also impact and effectiveness information; leading to full transparency. GuideStar specializes in reporting on not for profit organizations. You can access ILEHC's information at www.guidestar.org
ILEHC is again truly grateful to be a recipient of the American Trucks Positive Payload grant! For further information on the American Trucks Positive Payload program please visit their website at the link below.
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Illinois Equine Humane Center is Re-Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
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2023 (Maple Park, IL) – The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded again Verified status to Illinois Equine Humane Center as of June 2023 through June 2026.
Verification means that Illinois Equine Humane Center meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Verified status, an organization must meet GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by a site visit and they must also adhere to a demanding set of ethical and operational principles. The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) is honored to have been awarded this important acknowledgement. |
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ILEHC AWARDED GRANT FROM THE DORIS DAY ANIMAL FOUNDATION
2018, 2019 AND 2021, 2022
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The ILEHC is proud to be honored with a generous grant from the Doris Day Animal Foundation. The Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) is a national, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Public Charity founded in 1978 as the Doris Day Pet Foundation by legendary performer, Doris Day, with a straightforward mission that continues to this day: to help animals and the people who love them. (www.DDAF.org)
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ILEHC AWARDED GRANTS FROM EQUUS FOUNDATION
7 YEARS INCLUDING 2022!
Equus founded as a charitable organization (501c3) in 2002 and has been assisting equine related organizations during that period (www.equusfoundation.org). The ILEHC is honored to receive Equus' Guardian status designation accompanied with grant dollars which allow for continued care of our rescued horses.
THE BRENNAN EQUINE WELFARE FUND AWARDS
ILEHC A GRANT IN 2018 THROUGH 2023
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund graciously awarded the ILEHC a grant to be used for the purchase of hay during 2018, hay feeders during 2019, arena sand in 2020, assistance toward a generator in 2021, and a paddock groomer in 2022. All these grants have provided distinct value to ILEHC horses; hay as an essential staple, the hay feeders allow us to waste less keeping the hay dry in wet weather and the arena sand will be helpful in continuing rehabilitation with the safe confines of the indoor arena. (www.brennanequinewelfarefund.com)
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AFTER THE FINISH LINE (2011, 2022)
After the Finish Line (ATFL) is a charitable organization that awards grant funds to aftercare organizations along with dedication to the welfare of Thoroughbreds. Thank you ATFL for a grant to be used toward training two of our rescue Thoroughbreds. (www.afterthefinishline.org)
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KENNETH A. SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST (2017, 2021)
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HELEN BRACH FOUNDATION GRANT (2021, 2022)
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ILEHC AWARDED TCA GRANTS IN 2015 THROUGH 2023
TCA is a charitable organization that provides grants to non-profit organizations that work toward improving the lives of Thoroughbred racehorses and the people who work with them. TCA offers the Thoroughbred industry and its supporters a way to give to one organization while helping many. TCA is the largest non-profit organization of the Thoroughbred industry.
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ILEHC AWARDED TAA GRANTS IN 2014 THROUGH 2022
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ILEHC RECEIVED GRANTS FROM: HORSES.COM, ASPCA, BLUE HORSE CHARITIES, DANCER'S LEGACY FOUNDATION, AND BERNICE BARBOUR FOUNDATION
PENNIES FOR PONIES!
Appropriately dubbed "Pennies for Ponies" the Illinois Equine Humane Center, NFP (ILEHC), located in Maple Park, Illinois is conducting a fundraising event, the goal of which is to raise one million pennies ($10,000.00). "The ILEHC hopes that through the Pennies for Ponies campaign, we will raise much needed funds to provide feed, hay, and care for the horses within our program that are currently being rehabilitated and readied for adoption," said ILEHC president, Gail Vacca. The ILEHC serves as a safety net for horses which may have been previously neglected, abused, or that are otherwise no longer wanted by their owners. Each fall beginning with 2011, the ILEHC has accepted severely neglected and/or abused horses or horses destined for slaughter. "Meeting the needs of neglected horses which require lengthy rehabilitation, in addition to providing for the other horses within our care, has proved to be a challenge and has truly stretched our resources to their limits," continued Vacca. The ILEHC will has placed donation containers throughout Kane County and surrounding communities, and will have a full list of locations available on its web site. Folks interested in dropping off pennies and other donations may do so at the ILEHC stables located at 45W050 Beith Road in Maple Park. Donations may also be made online via our website - www.ilehc.org The Pennies for Ponies campaign has kicked off and continues today. For further information plese call 815-761-4937.
Organizations we Wish to Thank and Encourage You to Frequent:
Organizations we Wish to Thank and Encourage You to Frequent:
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Luau Cafe
Route 64 Campton Hills, IL 60175 Little Shop on Oak 138 South Oak Avenue Bartlett, IL 60103 |
State Line Tack
StateLineTack.com Hat Trick BBQ hattrickbbqcompany.com Saddlers Row 20066 Rand Road Palatine, IL 60074 Trellis Farm & Garden 2N492 Kirk Road St. Charles, IL 60174 |
Timothy Grant Jewelry
10 S. Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL 60193 Zeigler's Ace 1158 Lillian Street Elgin, IL 60123 |
Town & Country Gardens
154 Bartlett Plaza Bartlett, IL 60103 Ream's Meat Market Main Street Elburn, IL 60119 |
ASPCA Grant Helps Neglected Horses Rescued by the ILEHC!
The ILEHC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the ASPCA to help it care for several neglected Thoroughbreds rescued in early August. "The ILEHC is deeply grateful to the ASPCA for its longstanding generous support of our work and in particular, for their contribution toward the care of these Thoroughbreds for which a long period of rehabilitation lies ahead," said ILEHC President, Gail Vacca. "Several of the horses are older and are extremely malnourished which will require many months of rehabilitation and retraining before they will be ready for adoption. Without the support of the public and the ASPCA, the ILEHC would likely not have been able to help these horses. Thankfully, the ASPCA grant will help us get these horses on the road to recovery," continued Vacca. For more information on the horses please visit our adoption page. For more information on the ASPCA please visit www.aspca.org