Northenor personally delivered the gift to founder Tammy Stackhouse and board chairman Carl Adams, marking a powerful moment in the campaign’s progress. The contribution pushes The Magical Meadows past the $1.2 million mark, bringing the nonprofit closer to its $2 million campaign goal. The donation also helped the organization fulfill a $300,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor.

“This is more than a financial gift — it’s a gift of hope and encouragement for every rider and family who comes to The Magical Meadows seeking healing and peace,” said Michael Kuhn, executive director. “There are no words that can adequately express our sincere gratitude to Jean and her family for their continued belief in our mission and vision. Jean’s generosity is an inspiration to us, and we hope it also inspires others to join us in building spaces that will allow our programs to grow and serve even more people in our community.”

The Growing with Heart Capital Campaign will enable the organization to build two new indoor horseback riding arenas. The project will expand program capacity with more space while also creating dedicated, year-round environments for individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, veterans and first responders.

The $1.2 million secured so far represents the collective generosity of nearly 300 individual donors, corporate partners and local foundations, including a $400,000 grant from the K21 Health Foundation.

This is not the first time Northenor and her family have left their mark on The Magical Meadows. Together with her late husband, Jim, she has supported the nonprofit for many years — including funding the construction of the hay barn that was named in their honor.

The Magical Meadows hopes to break ground on the expansion project by the end of September but must raise additional funds before moving forward. To learn more about the campaign or to make a contribution, you can visit themagicalmeadows.org/growingwithheart.

Magical Meadows was founded by Tammy Stackhouse in 2007 out of a love for horses and a belief that getting away from the noise and busyness of everyday life to connect with the natural world has the power to heal. The facility exists to provide a natural space for those with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges, along with their families, to experience the healing power of horses. Magical Meadows is located on the northeast side of Warsaw between Chapman and Tippecanoe lakes. Learn more at themagicalmeadows.org.

Shown is a rendering of the expanded facility The Magical Meadows hopes to build through its Growing with Heart Capital Campaign. Image provided by The Magical Meadows.