Paige DePonte will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting Feb. 18 and share information about Spirit Horse Ranch.

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset has secured a $96,000 grant from the Rotary D5000 Foundation’s Maui Fires Relief Fund that is designed to provide funding for the Spirit Horse Ranch in Kula, which offers equine-assisted trauma therapy for adults and children who are survivors of the Maui Fires.

Since August 2023, the ranch has provided 2,000 therapy sessions. The ranch receives referrals from therapists and organizations specializing in trauma care, as well as direct requests from survivors.

DePonte holds multiple certifications including EAL Certified Facilitator, HeartMath Certified Mentor, Art Therapist and Youth Mental Health Counseling. She is expected to share the mission and vision of Spirit Horse Ranch operations, with special emphasis on the free therapy sessions for Maui Fire Survivors.

The meeting will be at the Lahaina Noon Restaurant at the Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows, 2780 Kekaa Drive in Lahaina. Social time and ordering food and drink from the Happy Hour Menu is at 4 p.m. Program is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. To attend in person, email Club Service Chair Laura Stanton at lstanton127@outlook.com.