Philly Goat Project visits 6abc studio
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philly Goat Project paid a visit to 6abc on Monday. The nonprofit, based in Germantown, was founded in 2018 with the idea of providing accessible wellness activities with animals in the City of Philadelphia.
"Our mission is goats for the greater good, and we want to bring joy to people through goats, bring connection, help build community," said Leslie Jackson of the Philly Goat Project.
"Philly Goat Project gets people outside for free and playing," added founder Karen Krivit.
These goats pop up around the city as companions for wellness walks, playmates for neighborhood events and support in bereavement.
They have a popular fundraising calendar with the goats posing in picturesque places around the city.
There's just something about these goats.
"Go ahead and pet Ivy. Doesn't that make you feel better? Your breath deepens, your heart rate goes a little slower," demonstrated Jackson.
Their community programs abound including opportunities for teen internships.
"My mom was trying to find activities for me to do so I'm not inside for the whole summer," said intern Talia Hines.
"It's fun- it's really fun. You can go outside in nature and hear the birds chirping," said intern Kevin Gaskins.
On this occasion, the goats were led inside the studio for an interview and visit with the anchors.
Outside, we got our competitive juices flowing with 'Red Light, Green Light', with our own Alyana Gomez and goat Kiyoshi emerging as victors.
Be sure to check out upcoming programs, including free playtime with goats in Carroll Park on August 23 and Goat-ober Fest in the fall.
For more information, visit the Philly Goat Project website.
