Miles of Smiles Foundation

Miles of Smiles Foundation Miles Ranch empowers veterans with PTSD and underprivileged youth through equine therapy. Southwest Florida is home to over 202,000 veterans.

The Miles of Smiles Foundation is named to honor a wonderful, loyal, faithful, friend, and son. Miles Doxie, born in California on July 01, 1988 and passed away on May 25, 2006 at the age of 17, two weeks before he was to leave for a career in the United States Air Force. Miles would have been at the age of many of the veterans that are now returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and one can’t help but wonder what that experience would bring. Miles was looking forward to and proud of the opportunity to serve his country. He was to follow a long family tradition in both British and United States military services. Fourteen days before his death he was awarded the “Most Likely to Become an Air Force Chaplin” award from his youth pastor at a service honoring the high school graduates at his church. Miles loved to share his love for God with those around him—it came naturally to him. The Miles of Smiles Foundation is focused on treating post-traumatic stress and other mental disabilities/disorders using equestrian therapy. Equestrian assisted therapy is the use of horses in the evaluation and treatment of patients. It is an amazing therapy because the patient is not treated in the normal setting of doctor patient with questions and answers where the patient feels threatened or intimidated. The patient forms a bond with a chosen horse and based on certain interactions with the horse we can evaluate the patient and start treating them in a very unique way that has worked for thousands of patients especially our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. We are currently developing a 20 acre site in North Fort Myers which will be one of only three equine assisted psychotherapy treatment centers in Southwest Florida and we need donations to help fund this development. According to the VA, as many as one in five vets suffer from PTSD. 100% of your tax deductible gift goes to helping fund the the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs at the Miles Ranch. The Miles of Smiles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity. Your gift to the foundation is tax deductible

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We owe another huge round of thanks to the volunteers from Cape Christian! From pressure washing to tree trimming, fire ...
03/08/2026

We owe another huge round of thanks to the volunteers from Cape Christian! From pressure washing to tree trimming, fire pit/planter building and installing water troughs... these are just a few of the many things this crew accomplished this weekend.

Cape Christian - thank you so much for choosing Miles Ranch for your "Serve Day." Each one of you were such a tremendous...
03/08/2026

Cape Christian - thank you so much for choosing Miles Ranch for your "Serve Day." Each one of you were such a tremendous help, blessing and encouragement. Truly a group that embodied 1 Peter 4:10 & Colossians 3:23-24!

🎨Happening from 5-9pm TODAY and Sunday, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is celebrating their grand opening! 10% of...
03/07/2026

🎨Happening from 5-9pm TODAY and Sunday, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is celebrating their grand opening! 10% of all gallery sales made will go towards supporting our mission to provide critical mental health services to veterans suffering from combat related PTSD and empower underprivileged children with mental health disabilities through equine assisted psychotherapy & learning. Elevate Artworks is located at 17953 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, 33931. Hope to see you there!

Elevate Artworks / Art With Purpose will host its Grand Opening with a two-evening fundraising celebration benefiting the Miles of Smiles Foundation on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, from 5:00–9:00 PM at 17953 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Ten percent of all gallery sales ...

🎨Happening from 5-9pm tomorrow and Sunday, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is celebrating their grand opening! 10%...
03/06/2026

🎨Happening from 5-9pm tomorrow and Sunday, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is celebrating their grand opening! 10% of all gallery sales made will go towards supporting our mission to provide critical mental health services to veterans suffering from combat related PTSD and empower underprivileged children with mental health disabilities through equine assisted psychotherapy & learning. Elevate Artworks is located at 17953 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, 33931. Hope to see you there!

From 5-9pm this weekend, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is not only celebrating their grand opening, they have al...
03/05/2026

From 5-9pm this weekend, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is not only celebrating their grand opening, they have also graciously chosen to partner with us. 10% of all gallery sales made will go towards supporting our mission to provide critical mental health services to veterans suffering from combat related PTSD and empower underprivileged children with mental health disabilities through equine assisted psychotherapy & learning. Elevate Artworks is located at 17953 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, 33931.

A new space dedicated to creativity and community impact is opening its doors.

This weekend, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is not only celebrating their grand opening, they have also gracious...
03/05/2026

This weekend, Elevate Artworks "Art with a Purpose" is not only celebrating their grand opening, they have also graciously chosen to partner with us. 10% of all gallery sales made this weekend between 5-9pm will go towards supporting our mission to provide critical mental health services to veterans suffering from combat related PTSD and empower underprivileged children with mental health disabilities through equine assisted psychotherapy & learning.

Good morning! 🌞
02/21/2026

Good morning! 🌞

No filter on this photo! Just our white pasture from the frost this morning. 🥶 Don't forget that this upcoming Friday, F...
02/02/2026

No filter on this photo! Just our white pasture from the frost this morning. 🥶 Don't forget that this upcoming Friday, February 6th, 5% of all sales proceeds at Jennifer's will go towards supporting our operations. Shop a local boutique and benefit your local non-profit dedicated to providing crucial mental health services to Veterans with PTSD and underprivileged children with mental health diagnoses. Jennifer's Boutique: Shop, Sip, Save & Give Back

Jennifer's Boutique: Shop, Sip, Save & Give Back
02/01/2026

Jennifer's Boutique: Shop, Sip, Save & Give Back

All bundled up and tucked in for this cold night! Stay warm everyone!
02/01/2026

All bundled up and tucked in for this cold night! Stay warm everyone!

Nothing quite like these Old Florida Oaks. Don't forget that next Friday, February 6th, 5% of all sales proceeds at Jenn...
01/30/2026

Nothing quite like these Old Florida Oaks. Don't forget that next Friday, February 6th, 5% of all sales proceeds at Jennifer's will go towards supporting our operations. Shop a local boutique and benefit your local non-profit dedicated to providing crucial mental health services to Veterans with PTSD and underprivileged children with mental health diagnosises. Details in the comments!

Jennifer's Boutique: Shop, Sip, Save & Give Back

01/30/2026

Jennifer’s Boutique continues its 43rd anniversary celebration by giving back to the community through its popular Fashion Forward Friday series, benefiting local nonprofit organizations. On Friday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5% of all sales at Jennifer’s Boutique will be donated to the Mil...

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