Do Hard Things began with a commitment to helping incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives. Years of research, conversations, and relationship-building have expanded that mission into a vision for the entire community. Today, we're laying the groundwork to bring it to life.
Transformation is not always a dramatic moment. Sometimes it is someone showing up again, accepting encouragement, taking responsibility, or discovering that their community believes in them. Those moments make this work worthwhile.
Through individual mentorship and early equestrian and community activities, we are seeing the value of connection, consistency, and practical support. We want to create more opportunities for people to take that next step.
We continue introducing Do Hard Things to nonprofit founders, business leaders, government representatives, community organizations, and prospective supporters. These relationships grow from years spent learning from established organizations and the people who have built them.
Our founder has met with leaders at organizations including Peace House in Park City and Mama’s House in Palm Springs, alongside many other experienced nonprofit, business, and community leaders. These conversations have generated encouragement, offers of expertise, and interest in becoming involved. We are now turning that interest into thoughtful next steps.
We are identifying and interviewing prospective leaders with experience in nonprofit governance, business, finance, law, public safety, community services, recovery, and development. Our priority is to establish a capable, independent Board of Directors and clear governance procedures.
The board will be formally established before major financial commitments and campus development decisions are made. Once seated, the board will guide strategic priorities, oversight, and responsible stewardship. Individuals being considered for future board service are not presented here as appointed directors.
The foundation's broad mission requires specialized leadership. We're developing a proposed committee structure for review and refinement by the future board.
Board development, financial oversight, fundraising, and accountability.
Jail programming, mentorship, recovery resources, and successful community transitions.
Transitional support, family connections, and practical stability.
Horsemanship, service opportunities, and future equine-assisted activities.
Site evaluation, infrastructure, planning, and sustainable facilities.
Outreach, business relationships, education, and volunteer involvement.
These are proposed working areas, not finalized committee appointments.
Four days each week in Kamas, participants take part in supervised horse care and ranch activities in partnership with Somatic Equine Therapy Initiative (SETI), with Todd Whitehead leading the program. Current activities include grooming, feeding, groundwork, and helping with the horses’ daily care.
These steady routines give participants meaningful ways to contribute, practice patience and responsibility, and build positive connections. Volunteers are welcome to help with horse care and ranch upkeep. Visits are arranged in advance with ranch permission and supervision.
This active program is distinct from the future Equestrian Center planned for the campus.
Our work also begins inside the jail, where we support individuals as they prepare to reenter society. Through ongoing mentorship, encouragement, and community connections, we have helped individuals navigate the transition from incarceration to sober living, stable housing, and meaningful employment. We have seen firsthand what consistent support can accomplish, and we are proud of the lives already being transformed.
Alongside years of research and planning, Do Hard Things is gaining valuable firsthand insight through individual mentorship and community involvement.
By walking alongside people navigating recovery, accountability, and personal growth, we are learning what meaningful support looks like in everyday life—where encouragement helps, where practical resources are missing, and how consistent relationships can support lasting progress.
These experiences are helping shape our future reentry, education, life skills, and mentorship programs. We share participant stories only with their permission and let each person choose what they want to share.
After jail, Chabree moved into sober living, found work with High Valley Transit, and made a home of her own through workforce housing. She is proud of her sobriety and shares her ranch experience with the equestrian program. Now she is saving for a car, another goal she is working toward one step at a time.
Chabree did the work to build this life. Encouragement and support helped her keep moving, while the choices and effort were her own.
We're evaluating how a future campus could bring nonprofit organizations, businesses, volunteers, and community resources together in one accessible setting. Planning includes potential locations, infrastructure needs, site suitability, partnerships, and a phased approach to development.
We remain open to donated land or other site opportunities that could better serve the foundation's mission. The campus and its facilities are proposed; final location, scope, and implementation will depend on governance approvals, feasibility, resources, and a comprehensive business plan.
We welcome conversations with individuals, businesses, foundations, and community partners interested in supporting a broad, multi-stage mission. Funds allocated to the current equestrian program may be used for its activities and needs. All other donations will be held in an interest-bearing account and will not be spent until the Board of Directors and appropriate program specialists are in place. For a project-specific gift, please contact the Foundation to confirm its designation and terms before donating.
Appropriate recordkeeping, oversight, and applicable nonprofit obligations remain essential throughout the foundation's development.
“We’re not just dreaming about change. We’re building the foundation for it.”