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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FETC Board rebuts accusations
Given the one-sided nature of the article published in the Effingham Herald on Dec. 8 and the subsequent article on www.effinghamherald.net Dec. 10, the board members of Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center (FETC) have an obligation to offer a response.
The board at FETC remains committed to improving the lives of veterans and children with disabilities. It is unfortunate that individuals professing this same commitment are now working to impugn the reputation of FETC and its board, most without the knowledge or details to assess whether the allegations made against the board are accurate.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. United Way reviewing Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center discord
RINCON The ongoing saga at Faith Equestrian Therapuetic Center (FETC) has drawn concern from one of its primary funding sources, United Way of the Coastal Empire.
In the wake up multiple staff resignations during Wednesday s FETC Board of Directors meeting and the ouster of board chairman Karen Signal, United Way issued the following statement Thursday morning: Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center has been a valued funded agency partner of United Way of the Coastal Empire since 2012, helping children with disabilities to grow and thrive through therapeutic horseback riding. We have recently been made aware of, and are reviewing, the concerns raised with regard to Faith Equestrian’s 2019 financial statements and internal controls. United Way holds o
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Faith Equestrian Board of Directors backs Rachael, lets staffers walk Signal ousted as chair
GUYTON Karen Signal buckled emotionally even though she had braced herself for the expected blow. Tears filled her eyes as soon as the Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center (FETC) Board of Directors ousted her as chairman Wednesday evening.
Signal and five of FETC’s staffers in recent days have voiced concerns about the findings of the charitable nonprofit organization’s 2019 audit that revealed $16,000 in disputed expenditures by FETC founder Bonnie Rachael. FETC offers equine-assisted therapeutic and education activities to help improve physical, behavioral, cognitive and emotional functioning in children and veterans with disabilities.