PACIFIC COAST BUILDING PRODUCTS FOUNDATION AWARDS UCP $7,500 TO HELP DISABLED VETERANS

SACRAMENTO – Pacific Coast Building Products Foundation and Pacific Coast Companies of Rancho Cordova recently awarded UCP of Sacramento and Northern California a grant of $7,500 to fund UCP Saddle Pals Heroes Astride, which provides adaptive horsemanship opportunities to disabled servicemen and women at no cost so they can recover from physical and emotional trauma.
“Our nation’s heroes serve their country around the world, but when they are injured, often have trouble finding the care they need close to home, “ said Doug Bergman, president and CEO, UCP of Sacramento and Northern California.  “We are very thankful to Pacific Coast for its generous donation that will empower wounded veterans, servicemen and servicewomen to heal physically, mentally and emotionally.”
UCP’s accredited adaptive horsemanship program enables veterans – in partnership with their families – to receive care in an environment that promotes confidence, coordination and community so they can rehabilitate and reintegrate into their community. The act of riding a horse can have intensive positive results for a person with a disability, from the rhythmic movement of the horse, which is close to a human's gait, the warmth and size of the animal and the special bond people develop with horses. Program participation results in growth, independence and improved quality of life for participants and their families. Unlike traditional approaches, horsemanship activities are enjoyable, and family and community members participate in the process.
Each month, UCP of Sacramento and Northern California serves 3,300 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Shasta, Sutter and Yolo counties. Programs include Saddle Pals adaptive horseback riding, UCP’s Autism Center for Excellence at Sacramento State, adult day programs, independent living services, transportation and in-home respite care for families. For more information, visit www.ucpsacto.org.
Pacific Coast Companies provides a wide variety of products and services designed for residential, industrial and commercial projects of all sizes and complexities, including manufacturing, contracting and distributing building materials. The Pacific Coast Building Products Charitable Foundation focuses on community charities with an emphasis on children in need. For more information, visit www.paccoast.com.