08/07/2026
For the more than 3,500 children who sleep in Win shelters every night, homelessness is more than a housing crisis — it’s a traumatic experience that can have lasting impacts on a child’s emotional well-being, development and sense of safety.
That’s why trauma-informed care is at the heart of the Way to Win model, and why we’re always looking for new and creative ways to help children heal.
This summer, Win partnered with the incredible team at GallopNYC, NYC’s largest equine therapy program, to introduce Camp Win participants to the power of therapeutic equine-assisted programming. GallopNYC supports approximately 450 people every week, using the human-horse connection to help people build confidence, develop skills and experience meaningful connection.
Through riding, caring for horses and building connections with these remarkable animals, our Camp Win participants had the opportunity to try something new, challenge themselves, build confidence and experience the calming, grounding effects that interactions with horses can provide. 🐴
Equine-assisted approaches can be a powerful complement to trauma-informed care, creating opportunities for children to build trust, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships and develop a greater sense of confidence and control.
Thanks to GallopNYC, our Camp Win kids weren’t just learning to ride — they were building skills and experiencing moments of joy, connection and possibility.
A huge thank you to Amazin' Mets Foundation and GallopNYC for investing in this innovative experience and helping us find new ways for NYC children to heal, grow and thrive.
📸 Image credit: Ramy Mahmoud
