2026-03-20T12:00:57-07:00 2025-12-31 263776075 SHARP - HORNEK BOOKKEEPING SERVICES INC-QB Accoun PO Box 23168 Anchorage KY 40223 990EZ 2025-01-01 900885599 Dancing Well The Soldier Project DANC 5028896584 3044 Bardstown Road 231 Louisville KY 40205 Deborah Denenfeld Executive Director 2026-03-20 true Mary R HornekEA P01072963 5025931206 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X dancingwell.org X X 59636 X 59635 1 0 0 0 0 59636 45498 974 818 6367 53657 5979 10637 16616 X 8690 16834 2027 10717 16834 80 218 10637 16616 Dancing Well: The Soldier Project works to restore and maintain the well-being of veterans and families affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and / or brain injury. Mission: Dancing Well: The Soldier Project works to restore and maintain, through community dance, the well-being of Veterans and families affected by PTSD and/or brain injury. Vision: We actively work towards a world where Veterans affected by PTSD and/or brain injury heal and thrive, together with their families, loved ones, and the larger community. This work is primarily focused on the interpersonal connection and community engendered through people dancing together. Over the past 12 years we have provided 5,909 hours of engagement including community dance events, group outings, and one-on-one support between dances via visits, phone calls, and email and text messages. Online Videos: 104,848 views of Facebook Live Deborahs Dance Party videos featuring dance, relaxation, and song all supporting Veteran wellness (over 160 sessions). Created during pandemic to fight isolation and bring the benefits of Dancing Well into the home. These videos are now being migrated to a YouTube channel for future viewing. Community Dance Experiences: In 2025 we presented 12 90-minute Events serving 148 Veterans with PTSD or brain injury, other Veterans and loved ones, involving 158 volunteers. Strengthened and New Partnerships: We made connections with other Veteran service organizations, arts organizations and VA medical/clinical staff. Relationship with the VA: Finalized a new relationship with the VA Whole Health Initiative cemented by holding three dance events at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, which were very well received. Leadership Training Review Process: We obtained more input from Veterans and loved ones and identified new important areas for development. Personal Support to Veterans and Families: We utilized Veteran assistance to help address emotional needs of participants. Providing contact between dance events through visits, outings, phone calls and texts we supported several families through major life changes, including the death of one of our Veterans who was a regular attendee. Survey Instrument and Assessment Procedures to improve DW programs: Survey results: Outcomes showed high levels of engagement, satisfaction and social connection for both Veterans and loved ones at DW events. 100% of Veterans with PTSD or brain injury: Felt engaged with activities Felt engaged with other participants Found the program fun Felt welcome Felt they belonged Felt a sense of community from being with other Veterans/loved ones at DW Felt freedom to express themselves Felt open to socializing with others at DW Are Very Likely to participate in another DW event Would recommend the program to others Diverse Community: Our attendees now include many ages, races, cultures, and philosophies peacefully gathering to dance and socialize. We regularly welcome Veterans who are blind, deaf, use a walker or cane, use oxygen or have other special considerations. Some dance, some watch, enjoy the music and socialize. 53657 53657 Kenneth Shepherd Director 2.00 0 Sara Nelson Director 2.00 0 Roosevelt Smith III Director 2.00 0 Luanne Stiles Vice President 4.00 0 Deborah Denenfeld Executive Dir. 30.00 0 Sandra Vera Director 2.00 0 Kristina Sosa Treasurer 4.00 0 Nikki Herbst President 4.00 0 Helen White Secretary 2.00 0 Shafonia Johnson Director 3.00 0 Ezekiel Hand Director 2.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false Deborah Denenfeld 3044 Bardstown Road Suite 231 Louisville KY 40205 5028896584 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 60857 45983 66635 45076 59535 278086 0 0 60857 45983 66635 45076 59535 278086 0 278086 7 26 10 43 0 0 278129 0.99980 0.99980 X Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $48 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $348 Other Expenses.1003 Information Technology $2760 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $10 Other Expenses.1007 Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $50 Other Expenses.1009 Depreciation $2027 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $538 Other Expenses.2 Bank Service Fees $323 Other Expenses.3 Event Expenses $263 Other Assets.1 - Beginning $2027 - Ending $0 Total Liabilities.1 - Beginning $80 - Ending $218