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Collaborative Programs

 

At Hearts of Gold, collaboration lies at the core of our mission. In addition to supporting veterans by providing service animals, Hearts of Gold joins forces with like-minded organizations and research projects to expand the knowledge surrounding service animals.

We firmly believe that by working together with other organizations, we can maximize our impact and bring about meaningful change in our community. Check out some of the great programs we have collaborated with to support the relationship between veterans and assistance dogs.

Our Collaborative Programs

Learn about the programs we have initiated with other organizations.

Project R.O.V.E.R

Project R.O.V.E.R. was a collaborative research initiative between the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and West Virginia University's Hearts of Gold program

Human/Canine Partnership Initiative

Through partnerships with the WVU School of Medicine, local hospitals, clinics, and prisons, Hearts of Gold service dogs are able to be deployed in a therapeutic setting.

Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program via Department of Defense

The Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program is a federal grant program through the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences that awards grants to nonprofits committed to connecting and supporting assistance dogs with service members and veterans.