We stay in touch with all the social services that relate to one's needs, including drug and alcohol programs. We help with activities for the workers and with periodic health clinics, which are organized to help with health problems and provide free treatment. We try to provide food, clothes, and transportation for those in need. We are a non-profitable organization. These dedicated chaplains work hard to meet the spiritual needs of our backstretch workers, and are solely responsible for raising their own income through donations.
All gifts are tax deductible.
Our Kentucky Chaplains include Dan Powell at Churchill Downs and Sports Spectrum, and Mike Powers at Keeneland and the Kentucky Horse Center, replacing Bobby Aldridge who has resigned to serve in Brazil as a missionary. We are happy to announce that Rev. Tim Powell is now serving as Chaplain at Ellis Park, and Tom Farley , who volunteered his time last winter at Turfway Park, is now officially our new Chaplain there. If you are a Kentucky Thoroughbred Owner, you can help the Chaplaincy by authorizing the Horsemen's Bookkeeper to deduct a few dollars every time you start a horse in the state of Kentucky. To authorize your donation, please print and mail or fax this form . Accessibility - to programs for qualified applicants.