Our Giving
2016 Grantees
Galloping Out: Rescue, care, rehabilitation and retraining of race horses off the track from Arlington Park and Hawthorne Racecourses.
The Elephant Sanctuary: Food, care and staff to ten elephants, retired from zoos, circuses and other captive situations, many whom suffer long-term health and behavioral issues common to elephants in captivity.
Blue Water Safe Haven: Domestic violence and sexual assault treatment and prevention services to adults and children living in St. Clair County, Michigan.
Community Foundation of St Clair County: Recreational activities and emergency needs for children in foster care, and cribs for new mothers to prevent infants from entering foster care.
Performing Animal Welfare Society: Sanctuary, shelter, food and rescue for animals that have been victimized by the exotic and performing animal trades.
2015 Grantees
Arsenal Family and Children’s Center: Childcare, preschool, and parenting support programs that provide a strong foundation for the healthy development of children and formation of nurturing parent-child relationships in a play-based environment. Grant funds supported needs-bassed scholarships.
Beyond the Roses Equine Rescue and Retirement: Trains and re-homes Thoroughbred horses once they have left or retired from the racetrack.
Blue Water Safe Haven: Domestic violence and sexual assault treatment and prevention services to adults and children living in St. Clair County, Michigan.
CANTER Michigan: Provides opportunities for new careers to retired Thoroughbred racehorses through retraining, rehabilitation, and family/work placement.
Coalition on Temporary Shelter: COTS aims to impact the next generation in the hopes to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness in the greater Detroit area.
The Union Project/Creative Citizens Studio: Professional studio environment for adult artists with intellectual disabilities which supported their ability to create, exhibit and sell their work.
Horses with Hope: Develops partnerships between horses and riders with disabilities through various therapeutic riding approaches and programs.
Hunter Hospitality House: Temporary shelter and respite for the duration of a loved ones stay while at a local medical hospital in Port Huron, Michigan.
Turning Point: Services to end domestic and sexual violence. Reitz funds specifically supported children’s programming.
2014 Grantees
Michigan Animal Adoption Network: Shelter, food rescue, spay/neuter and veterinarian care to low-income and poor pets in Oakland County, Michigan.
Michigan Court Appointed Special Advocates: Special advocates for children who are victims of abuse or neglect. Funds supported training advocates across Michigan.
PEAR Kenya: Economic development support for indigenous women who require income to improve their quality of life. Reitz funds were used to purchase a vehicle so women could bring their goods to sell at market.
Second Chance Ranch and Rescue: Rescue and rehabilitation of severely abused and neglected horses.