Causes: Recreation & Sports, Sports

Mission: There is a desperate need for appropriate facilities and professional instruction for people with special needs within Santa Fe County. Las Campanas Compadres provides opportunities for therapeutic physical skill development and activity in a supervised and attractive facility for individuals with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities. Lessons are free and are under the supervision of qualified instructors assisted by volunteers from the local community.

Results: Since inception in May 2007, Las Campanas Compadres has underwritten over 5000 1/2 hour private tutorial lessons.

Target demographics: Individuals with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities

Direct beneficiaries per year: by providing over 1200 student lessons.

Geographic areas served: Santa Fe, NM

Programs: Provide opportunities for therapeutic physical skill development and activity in a supervised and attractive facility for individuals with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities. Both swimming and riding lessons are given, free of charge.