Hunkapi Programs, Inc. Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsArizona, United States11-50 Employees
Hunkapi Programs, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based nonprofit that operates a sustainable, therapeutic equine farm. Originating from research conducted at Arizona State University in 1999, the organization has evolved from an eight-week horseback-riding program into a somatic-based equine therapy program aimed at supporting healing from trauma, building resilience, and fostering social engagement across diverse populations. The program serves clients throughout Maricopa County, including children in foster care, veterans and first responders with PTSD, women facing cancer diagnoses, domestic violence survivors and their children, recovering addicts, and recently diagnosed ALS patients. As part of its services, Hunkapi provides equine-assisted therapy intended to improve attentional focus, self-concept, self-esteem, and overall well-being in participants who may have varying physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral needs. The organization operates within the broader non-profit sector focused on therapeutic interventions and community health in the Phoenix metropolitan area. A recent collaboration with Scottsdale Research Institute expands access to a free six-week stress-management program for military veterans and first responders.