Today, we get to share some incredible news. A very generous donor has pledged $10,000 to the Unbroken Children’s Foundation. For a new organization like ours, this is more than a donation. It is momentum. It is validation. And most importantly, it means we can begin turning the mission of UNBROKEN into real opportunities for children. UNBROKEN was created around a simple belief: sometimes a child who is hurting doesn’t need another conversation. Sometimes they need a quiet b

Sometimes, an hour on a horse can do what nothing else can. For a little while, the noise fades. You stop thinking about everything that happened yesterday and everything waiting for you tomorrow. You focus on the horse beneath you, the reins in your hands, and the next step forward. You breathe differently. You think differently. You feel grounded. That’s part of what makes horses so powerful. They don’t need to know your story. They simply meet you where you are. For a chil

Today, the Unbroken Children’s Foundation officially received our 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS. What started as an idea to help children find confidence, healing, and hope through horses is now an officially recognized charitable organization. We have a board. We have partner barns stepping forward. We have people believing in the mission. And now we have our federal nonprofit status. The foundation is in place. Now it’s time to get to work — raising funds, awarding s

This week, UNBROKEN took another important step forward by submitting startup grant requests to Kennebunk Savings Bank and Partners Bank. As a new nonprofit, early community support is incredibly important. These grants would help us begin funding equine experiences for children in York and Cumberland Counties who are facing grief, trauma, and some of life’s toughest challenges. We are grateful to both organizations for the opportunity to share our mission and our vision for

Today marks another important milestone for UNBROKEN Children’s Foundation: our first fundraising campaign is officially underway. What began as an idea inspired by one child and one unexpected moment in a riding arena is becoming something real. UNBROKEN is now an established Maine nonprofit, our federal 501(c)(3) application has been submitted, our inaugural Board of Directors meeting is approaching, and we are preparing to begin awarding scholarships to children in our com

Every meaningful journey begins with a series of small but important steps, and we're excited to share some of Unbroken's recent milestones. We are proud to announce that Unbroken is now officially recognized as a nonprofit organization. This is a significant step toward fulfilling our mission of helping children heal from grief and trauma through the transformative power of horses. Another important milestone is obtaining our Employer Identification Number (EIN), which allow

As we continue building the Unbroken Children’s Foundation, we’d love to feature beautiful horse and equine-themed photographs on our website and social media. If you’re a photographer or simply have a favorite photo you’ve taken, we’d be honored if you’d consider sharing it with us. We’re especially looking for images that capture the beauty, connection, and spirit of horses—maybe even a special moment like your children having fun riding or spending time with horses. By sub

Welcome to Our New Website! Welcome to the official website of the Unbroken Children's Foundation! While we are still completing the final steps toward our official nonprofit launch, we wanted to open our doors early so you can learn about our mission, meet our Board of Directors, and follow our journey. We are working hard behind the scenes to build a foundation that will help children facing grief, trauma, and life's toughest challenges through the healing power of horses.

Over the past several weeks, I have spent a lot of time soul-searching about what comes next after retirement. One thing I have learned is that politics is simply not for me. While I am grateful for the support and encouragement I received along the way, I have realized that I am happiest when I am focused on positive, meaningful work that brings people together rather than divides them. With that in mind, I have decided that after retirement I will dedicate my time and energ

During my years as a police officer, I responded to countless calls where children were experiencing some of the worst moments of their lives. Sometimes it was the loss of a parent, a serious accident, addiction in the home, or a traumatic event that would forever change their world. As first responders, we do our best to bring comfort and stability, but there are moments when all we can do is stand beside a child and witness their grief. Those experiences leave an impact—not

The Unbroken Children's Foundation continues to come together in ways that have been both exciting and inspiring. We have assembled a dedicated Board of Directors made up of caring community members who bring a wide range of professional experience, leadership, and passion for helping children. Their willingness to serve and support this mission has been truly humbling. As the foundation began to take shape, I put out a call for help with building our website. Almost immediat

Sometimes things come together for a reason. People cross your path, spark an idea, and change the direction of your life. That's exactly what happened here. While riding at my local barn, I shared the arena with an 11-year-old girl. I knew some of the challenges she had faced because, years earlier, I had responded as the police officer to one of the most difficult moments in her family's life. Calls like that are never easy. In those moments, all you can do is try to help p