Sam’s daughter Layla with Stepping Stone founder Lia. “I took horseback riding lessons through a youth program growing up, and now Layla does too,” Sam says.

Franksville nonprofit Stepping Stone Farms rescues horses and helps humans. Its School of Horsemanship gives kids and adults the opportunity to learn resilience and heal through hands-on work with horses. Each week, the organization posts “Wishlist Wednesday” items on its Facebook page. As part of our ongoing Bank on Kindness project, Franklin assistant branch manager Samantha Damman arranged for North Shore Bank to donate five cans of MSM joint supplements for the animals.

Stepping Stone is holding a free fall open house on Sunday, September 19. Along with chances to pet and ride the horses, the day will feature music, food, crafts, a bake sale, and a silent auction.