Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) funds to purchase saddles and riding equipment. WHOA Director Tawny Wiersema said, “The funds are very much appreciated. We are in need of saddles and a few more ‘free lease’ horses.”
WHOA averages 40 students but currently has 23 students, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students’ ages range from four years old to adult.
If anyone is interested in volunteering, contact Tawny Wiersema at 815-535-6208 or email rideatwhoa@yahoo.com. Horse experience preferred but not mandated. WHOA’s next event is Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Show starts at 9:00 a.m. A Concession stand will be open to the public with delicious grilled food. Please stop for lunch and show your support.
MACF funds projects directly benefiting the Morrison, IL, community. The fall grant application deadline is Thursday, September 30, 2021. To get more information, visit the website www.MorrisonAreaCF.org. You may also contact Joe Mills, Chair, at 815-718-5933 with questions. If you have questions about the grant application process, award, or reporting, please call 844-550-4100 toll free or email MorrisonAreaCF@QCCommunityFoundation.org.
Morrison Area Community Foundation was founded in 2007. Members of the Advisory Board are Joe Mills Chair; Dar Hook Secretary; Sarah Bull Dalati; Howard Mills; Katie Rider; Cassie Schultz.
The foundation’s funding priorities include fine arts, capital campaigns, community development, diversity, education, family development, health, historical projects, human service, the environment, wellness projects, and youth programs.
MACF does not fund operating expenses, salaries, annual campaigns, Athletic Booster Club projects, individuals, religious entities, multiple grants to the same project, vehicles, or projects that are already completed.
WHOA Program Director Tawny Wiersema, left, and MACF Advisory Board member Dar Hook hold the presentation check. Sharing the occasion are WHOA’s instructors, Bethany Schmitt and Brittany Snyder; volunteers; three students.
