At-Riskyouth
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. In the U.S. 40% of children are from low-income families with limited resources that create barriers to success.
At Agape, children and youth are faced with new experiences that can help shape their future and reach their full potential.
Common Benefits
Horses help these youth:
- Learn coping skills to deal with stressors
- Gain confidence
- Communicate and work with a team
- See themselves as leaders
- Apply themselves and show willingness to learn
- Learn respect for themselves and others
- Develop healthy relationships with the horses and volunteers
“In life nothing is ever going to work out perfectly and Agape is here to teach you how to handle those issues life will throw at you so always show up and do your best. Most importantly, have fun!”
High School Senior