Top 10 Ways To Help

Misty Meadows Mitey Riders, Inc. became a 501(c)(3) orga­ni­za­tion in 1998 and has grown leaps and bounds each year. The annual oper­at­ing bud­get is funded solely by the gen­eros­ity of our donors, vol­un­teers, fam­i­lies and rid­ers, and is the only rea­son we are able to offer classes at no charge. Additionally, Mitey Riders has set up an Endowment Fund to assure the per­pet­u­a­tion of the pro­gram for years to come. Look below for the TOP 10 WAYS TO HELP Mitey Riders.

  1. Make a Gift Donation
    For the peo­ple on your gift list that have everything…consider mak­ing a dona­tion in their honor. For holidays and birthdays, suggest to grand­par­ents, aunts and uncles to make a dona­tion in honor of your rider! Remember – donations are tax-deductible! Send your Gift Dona­tins to:
    Misty Meadows Mitey Riders
    455 Providence Road South
    Waxhaw, NC 28173.
  2. Make a Perpetual Donation
    If you wish to help keep the Mitey Riders program running for years to come, consider making a Perpetual Donation. These donations can be a one-time gift or set up as a regular pledge, with all monies going towards to the Mitey Rider Endowment Fund. Remember – donations are tax-deductible! Send your Endowment Dona­tins to: Misty Meadows Mitey Riders, 455 Providence Road South, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

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  3. Sponsor-A-Rider
    Misty Meadows Mitey Riders is able to offer therapeutic riding services at no cost to our families. However, we would not be able to do so without the generous support from our community. Sponsor one (or two!) of our riders for the 2010–2011 riding season, and help us provide a unique experience for our Mitey Riders. All con­tri­bu­tions are tax-deductible and much appre­ci­ated. Contact us at ridewithus@miteyriders.org for more information on sponsoring a Mitey Rider!
  4. Sponsor-A-Horse
    It costs the pro­gram approx­i­mately $300 per horse, per month for feed, vet, and care. Horses can be spon­sored yearly or monthly. You may select a par­tic­u­lar horse or sim­ply indi­cate that the dona­tion goes to the for more information on sponsoring a Mitey Mount!
  5. Sponsor An Event
    If you wish for your business to gain maximum exposure alongside the Mitey Rider program, consider becoming a sponsor at one of our amazing special events: Spring Festival, Mitey Golf Challenge or Farm Fancy! Each sponsorship will receive a media package that includes print and web exposure, as well as on-site exposure at the event itself. Contact us for more information on becoming an event sponsor!
  6. Donate Money Through United Way
    You can select Misty Meadows Mitey Riders as an orga­ni­za­tion that you want your donated funds to go — sim­ply write in our pro­gram name and address!
  7. Participate in Corporate Matching
    Many busi­nesses will match dona­tions made to 501(c)(3), non-profit orga­ni­za­tions. Check with your employer to see if they par­tic­i­pâté in the cor­po­rate match­ing program.
  8. Link your Harris Teeter VIC card – Number 5317
    Buy Harris Teeter Brand items and the Mitey Riders will receive 2% back on those pur­chases. Your card will be con­nected for one year and must be re-activated each year in August. Ask a cashier to link your VIC card to the Misty Meadows Mitey Riders or visit www.harristeeter.com to do it your­self. Anyone can link their card to the Misty Meadows Mitey Riders so please share the num­ber with fam­ily, friends and neighbors.
  9. Do your online search­ing through Goodsearch
    Goodsearch.com is a new and easy way to help Mitey Riders by just search­ing the inter­net. Go to Goodsearch.com and select Mitey Riders under the “I’m Supporting” box and start search­ing. Each search will add a penny to Mitey Riders.
  10. Do your on-line shop­ping through iGive
    Sign in at www.igive.com and then shop on-line at the over 500 stores listed. A por­tion of the sale is cred­ited to the pro­gram and Mitey Riders will receive a check directly from iGive. Be sure to reg­is­ter your “cause” as Misty Meadow Mitey Riders.