In Memory of Bella Meyer - Green Chimneys

Back to School: A Parent’s Perspective

September 21, 2020

At the request of her family, gifts to Green Chimneys in loving memory of Bella may be made via:

Credit card by calling Tina at 845.279.2995 x211

Or by check made payable to “Friends of Green Chimneys” and sent to “Friends of Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, New York 10509.” Please note “IMO Bella Meyer” in the “for” field of the check.

All gifts in Bella’s name will support Green Chimneys’ therapeutic programs for children and animals.

Gracie & Reba

Donkeys Gracie and Reba have been residents of the farm since 1996 and are particularly valuable partners for the children because they offer immediate feedback on behavior. They are patient, shy and headstrong but because donkeys only acknowledge humans who appear calm, this pair helps children learn the skills necessary to approach them gently and quietly. Gracie and Reba also have an extraordinary bond and have difficulty being apart so students must keep this in mind, even for basic tasks such as walking them. If the donkeys lose sight of each other they will start calling to one another so students work together to make sure the pair can see each other for their entire journey outside.