Staten Island Recreational Assoc., Inc.

Last updated on November 17, 2008

To provide individuals with disabilities an opportunity to participate in our unique horseback riding program.
To improve the physical condition of our participants through strength, relaxation, mobility, balance, and coordination.
To improve the quality of life of our participants through increased self-confidence.
To increase socialization and interpersonal relationships using our horses, while providing an enjoyable recreational experience.

Description:
Over the last 4 years we have provided a unique service to people with special needs. At our location in South Beach we served hundreds of Staten Islanders of all ages and abilities. We worked with accredited therapists and instructors to help our consumers improve speech, muscle coordination, balance, sensory awareness, and improved self-esteem, as well as, providing a unique recreational opportunity to a population that has such limitations. We are devoted to continuing this course.

History:
The Staten Island Recreational Association Inc. was founded late in 1992 by the late Mr. Lou Caravone, a long time community leader & activist. He and 10 other like minded individuals realized that there was a need to help under funded groups here on Staten Island. The association applied for and received its not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), designation and proceeded to hold different types of functions to raise funds. The net proceeds of these events were then distributed to various programs that were unable to secure funding through other channels.
Early in 2005 we came upon an idea that would again allow us to continue to serve the community in a similar way. The H.O.O.P.H. Program was born and continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

Contact person: Megan Delmar, President, (718) 981-9251, (email)
Office fax number: (718) 876-0459

Address:

599 Fr. Capodanno Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(See a map)

Web Site: http://www.hooph.org

Directions:

Eastbound- Route 278 (Staten Island Expressway) to Exit 15, right turn @ the light, follow approximately 1.8 miles. Look for a white trailer on the right. Westbound - across the Verranzano Bridge (use lower level if possible), stay to the far right @ the toll plaza. Continue to .5 mi. to Exit 15 (South Beach). Follow ramp and continue straight for 1.9 mi. Look for white trailer on the right. By Mass Transit: The S51 & S52 stop outside the gate
Nearest Bus Stop: The S51 & S52 stop outside the gate, 0 minute walk

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