About Us
Mana grove was established on August 23rd, 2025, by two friends with a shared goal. Michelle and Emma have both had a passion for mental health and animals since they were little. By the time they met, they both shared a common dream, to start a nonprofit that helps all creatures of the earth.
Mana Grove is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating accessible, community-centered spaces that support mental health, animal wellness, and meaningful human connection. Our goal is to bridge gaps in care by bringing together therapeutic resources, education, and compassionate community experiences.
Our current goal is land acquisition. This land will house and support both our rescue and mental health facilities. While we work toward this goal, we will be helping the community in other ways.
- Digital 1 on 1 sessions with our life coach.
- Holistic workshops and events that highlight mental health awareness.
- Partnerships with local animal rescues to help facilitate adoptions and awareness.
The Plan – After Land Aquisition
Imagine a space where both humans and animals learn to thrive. Working alongside each other to overcome and heal from the challenges that life has thrown at us.
A space to learn and build on skills that will guide us through a healthy and confident lifestyle.
To achieve this, Mana Grove plans to utilize mental health professionals that will work closely with human and animal, allowing them to connect and support each other while under professional guidance. We believe that combining therapy with animal-assisted healing can provide a unique outlook on life, leading to longer lasting joy.
Once “graduated” from the program, clients that have formed a strong bond can qualify for the choice to continue their work together or make a life-long commitment through our adoption process.
How It Will Work
Rescued animals enter our rehabilitation and training program.
Graduated Animals will be paired with compatible clients and therapists in our mental health program.
Graduated clients may have the opportunity to adopt the animal that they worked with.