Special Needs Programs
The Service Club of Andover is proud to have supported Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm which has been helping children and adults find hope and healing through equine-assisted therapies. "They serve people with a wide range of disabilities and challenges, uniting a diverse population in an environment that encourages joy, well-being, and improved quality of life."
The Service Club of Andover is proud to have donated a horse named Enzo to Ironstone Farm that will provide equine therapy to special need individuals and veterans. We named him Enzo in honor of our founder Enzo Fossella who helped Ironstone Farm/Challenge Unlimited grow their program for developmentally disabled adults. He would many years later be honored by Ironstone Farm for his dedication to the program.
Ironstone Farm was thrilled to introduce their newest herd member, Enzo!🐎 This 9-year-old Haflinger came all the way from Colorado and is one of our biggest, standing tall at 15.1HH. With a solid foundation from his training center in NH, a brave, confident personality, and a sweet demeanor, we know Enzo will excel in our programs across all ages. He loves to be with people and can't wait to meet you all! Look out for his unique facial marking the next time you visit the farm!
Creative Living, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1986 by Rosalie Ruggiero and Dr. Larry Larsen with the support of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation (DMR), now the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). We were approved by the IRS for 501 (c ) (3) status on March 24th, 1987. We purchased the home at 368 South Main Street in Andover in 1988 and have been using it ever since for programs in support of our mission. While we are a private, non-profit organization and receive no state-funding, we are certified by DDS. In September 2013, Creative Living received a two-year Quest Certification with 100% of the licensing indicators met.
Partners in Child Development is a non-profit, community based agency that has served children and their families since 1974. Each year the agency provides hundreds of children and their families with the opportunity to grow and develop to achieve their full potential through services such as early intervention, a developmental day school, pediatric therapy and parent support services.
Darlene Ohlenbusch runs a fantastic music therapy at West Music School that the Service Club of Andover is priviledged to help sponsor.