Transforming Grief Into Inspiration

Michael’s Foundation came to be through a real-life story of two parents losing one of their Veteran sons to suicide and how they transformed their grief into an inspirational Veterans’ support program. After losing their son, Michael Titus, to suicide in February 2016, Kriss and Larry Titus felt the need to honor Michael’s life and his own vision: Helping Veterans with their post-service acclamation into the civilian world. In the year after he passed, Michael’s dream of assisting our Veterans lay heavy on his parents’ hearts. The couple knew they needed to harness their grief and put it towards something uplifting and inspirational. They wanted to help other veterans and their families and do it in the name of Michael Titus. Kriss and Larry decided to make their son’s dream a reality, and began establishing Michael’s Foundation and providing free assistance to Veterans who needed it most.

The Titus were deeply rooted in a life around horses and dear friends and business partners with the owner of Al-Marah Arabian Horses (Mark Miller). Together, they shared the desire to honor Michael’s dream of helping other Veterans by providing them with support and guidance through programs that would help them improve their lives and well-being. They knew the key to such programs would be through Equine Assisted Learning at The Farm. Together, they have all found a way to transform grief into inspiration and help make a difference in Veterans’ lives.

Kriss and Larry Titus can be found attending events at the farm, participating in meditation workshops, and peeking in on the equine-assisted learning programs. Alan Alford remains an ally for Veterans seeking Veteran Benefit Guidance or just some friendly conversation. Eileen is the master coordinator who manages all the events and programs, while Kyle remains the team’s equine specialist.

The Team relishes in seeing the veterans find peace and tranquillity while they interact on the farm through the various programs that Michael’s Foundation has to offer.

Learn more about Michael’s journey and his dream of starting a Veteran’s Non-Profit Program.