Giving

Taking the Lead, Inc. would like to invite the communities of Maryland to partner with Taking the Lead, Inc., to help make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and veterans living with disabilities.

Founded in 2017 by Occupational Therapist and PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Instructor, Chelsea Whitaker, as an alternative to traditional therapy approaches, Taking the Lead, Inc. supported therapy needs of individuals services to clients with Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Down Syndrome, Ehlers Danlos, Multiple Sclerosis, PTSD, and other mental and physical disabilities, by utilizing animals as a treatment strategy to help clients improve focus, balance, muscle strength, communication, and posture, to be more independent in daily life.

Taking the Lead, Inc. works diligently to be a leader in innovative and alternative healing therapies by providing life-changing services for individuals in the greater Freeland area, and supporting a mission of empowering the most vulnerable individuals to move in a world where capabilities surpass the sense of inability through the power of horses and animals.

One-time gifts, annual gifts, pledge gift opportunities, naming opportunities, Individual, Corporate, and Foundation gift options are available to support Taking the Lead, Inc. For more information giving opportunities, please contact us at (443)-690-1176 or [email protected].

Deb & Les Buttion
Carol Hoffman
Ben & Fatima Carstens
David Blair
Sadie Cole
Chelsea Whitaker

Planned Giving and Restricted Gifts

Leaving a planned gift for Taking the Lead, Inc. is a special way to support the Freeland community, and therapeutic and healing programs in Northern Baltimore County. Taking the Lead, Inc. offers a variety of opportunities to support a planned gift, including gifts for a restricted program, gifts designated for a specific use, or gifts that provide Taking the Lead, Inc. with the opportunity to support areas of greatest need. A planned gift will support the mission and vision of Taking the Lead, Inc., and offer donors the opportunity to invest in therapeutic and healing programs in the greater Freeland area.

Planned Giving allows you the opportunity to maximize your personal philanthropic objectives. To learn more about how you can designate a planned or restricted gift to Taking the Lead, Inc., please contact us at (443)-690-1176 or [email protected].

Annual Gifts and The Winner’s Circle

Annual Giving to Taking the Lead, Inc. offers the donor the opportunity to invest in Taking the Lead’s therapeutic and healing programs for the greater Freeland community, while actively participating in Taking the Lead, Inc’s. awareness and community events throughout the fiscal year. Annual Gifts support program operations, care for the Magic Makers-the horses- and areas of greatest need for the fiscal year. Taking the Lead, Inc. invites you to become a Member of The Winner’s Circle. The Winner’s Circle offers a variety of affinity group options that will provide exciting donor activities and support Taking the Lead and its mission and vision. For more information about Taking the Lead’s Winner’s Circle affinity group levels and how you can join in supporting the organization as a Winner’s Circle member, please contact us at (443)-690-1176 or [email protected].

Life Insurance

Life Insurance and Retirement Policies are assets that can be signed over to Taking the Lead, Inc. with a simple transaction. Life Insurance and Retirement Policies are a wonderful way to leave a legacy at Taking the Lead, Inc. and are a positive donation consideration if the donor finds that they have multiple policies or does not need to leave a policy to a loved one.

Testimonials

“First time here and I have to say all these gals and guys were great! They were so caring and knowledgeable and you can tell they all have a heart of gold for helping others succeed!”
– Caretaker of a Hippotherapy Client with Cerebral Palsy

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Wish List

Below is a list of items we can accept as donations to support our programs:

Wish List: Donations of food, materials, and labor for programs, events and, in particular, farming and animal supplies for Taking The Lead, Inc. are especially appreciated. Needed supplies include the following items.
Horse Program: Halters, lead ropes, treeless saddles, surcingles, trick riding saddles, bitless bridles, safety stirrups, girths (Western, English, and dressage), grooming brushes, fly spray, fly masks, buckets, and arena/training obstacles.
Dog Program: Slip leads, dog toys, dog treats, cleaning supplies, brooms, mops, large dog crates, dog and cat food, dog and cat heartworm and flea and tick preventatives
Refreshments: Snacks and water for volunteers and students
General Farm Maintenance: Fence posts, weed wackers, hedge trimmers, plants, gardening tools, plow, tractor, gravel/millings

Memorial Donations

A memorial donation is a charitable gift made in honor of a loved one who has passed away. Tribute donations made in remembrance honor your loved one’s memory by ensuring the success of our mission to serve disabled children and adults by sharing with them the love and joy that animals can bring.

Memorial & Honor Gifts

Building a legacy in memory of a loved one and donating gifts to honor of or to celebrate someone special are thoughtful and wonderful ways to celebrate a loved one and support Taking the Lead, Inc. Donation designations may be made to Taking the Lead, Inc. to celebrate a birthday, wedding, new baby, graduation, or any special occasion. Memorial gifts to Taking the Lead, Inc. can function as an expression of sympathy, by honoring the memory of a friend or relative. Taking the Lead, Inc. also has opportunities available to establish Family and Memorial Funds to support programs and projects of Taking the Lead, Inc. Please contact us at (443)-690-1176 or [email protected] for more information.

Personal Property

Personal property items that hold a value, such as art, antiquities, coin collections, jewelry, and furniture can be donated to Taking the Lead, Inc. Personal property donation designations may be transacted through Taking the Lead, Inc., or an estate attorney. For more information, please contact the Taking the Lead staff. If you have a valuable item and wish to leave it to Taking the Lead, Inc., please contact us at (443)-690-1176 or [email protected], or contact your estate attorney to make sure the item is properly designated.

Real Estate

Real Estate is a great way to donate to Taking the Lead, Inc. A personal residence, a piece of property, a farm, or a vacation home can be designated to Taking the Lead, Inc. For donors interested in tax benefits, real estate donations can be additionally beneficial, because you receive an immediate charitable deduction and pay no capital gains tax. To schedule a consultation to discuss property and real estate designations, please contact us at (443)-690-1176 or [email protected].

Cash

A cash gift to Taking the Lead, Inc. is the most direct and impactful method to leave a legacy for therapeutic and healing programs. A cash gift is the simplest and most direct way to impact immediate program needs of Taking the Lead, Inc. Cash Donations from donors will be recognized and acknowledged.