Barns and Gardens for the kids and farm life!

Hi, I'm Kelsey. I am a long term volunteer of EmpoweRanch. I completed my recreational therapy internship through ASU with EmpoweRanch so it does hold a special place in my heart. I love Jessi and everything her organization stands for.

I'm trying to raise money for EmpoweRanch! It's a wonderful organization. Check it out, please and share, share, share and share!! Thank you!

EmpoweRanch is a nonprofit organization created by an ASU alumni named Jessica Voss, who wants to be able to provide her programs to everyone in the community and make them as inclusive as possible for all. Programs ranging from animal assisted therapy, horticultural therapy using gardening and outdoor therapy, empowerment groups, day camps, and more.

EmpoweRanch offers services to children, young adults, adults, veterans, bi-lingual women and more. Check out https://www.empoweranch.org/what-we-do-1-1 for more information on their programs!

Recently, EmpoweRanch moved locations and is now located in Laveen. The farm needs some work, a lot of work. As a non-profit organization that is still finding its place in the new Covid world, they need funding. The funding benefits the entire community. The programs are made available to the community at affordable rates, which still has Jessi pinching pennies so let’s do what we can to help this mission succeed!

Anything is generous - a dollar is helpful. Imagine what the ranch could be with your help. Every cent is worth the skills and experiences the ranch can provide those with disabilities, mental health, low income, and those who need support, for pure recreational leisure.

Below is the inventory of the first activity to be held through the new SOAR program, as well as two facilities that would make a HUGE difference to the services provided to the community. This is just a starting point but if we can accomplish these goals, you have no idea the positive impact you’re making by contributing to this fund.

Items needed for restoration and activities

Gardening for SOAR:

Soil x 20-30 large bags

Gardening hand-tools (trowels, hoes, shovels, loppers, pruning shears, cultivators, etc.) x 2-3 per item for students to use

Watering cans x 2

Seeds and seedlings (vegetables and fruit)

Gloves x 5 adult and 5 child size

Wheelbarrow x 1

Storage Unit for Therapy Equipment:

Materials range from $5 to $100 per square foot. Wood tends to be more expensive but easier to work with for adults and volunteers, ranging in all ages. Currently, wood ranges between $20-100 sq. ft.

Claw hammer x 2

Club hammer x 2

Ball peen hammer x 2

Ladder

Air compressor

Nail gun x 2

Level

Screws

Impact driver

Chalk line level

Posthole diggers

2x6x12s x 40

2x6x14s x 42

4x4x12s x 15

3ft wide x 14ft long plywood x 2

3ft wide x 8ft long plywood x 2

Roofing shingles x 3 bundles

Barn: Students may use the barn for animal-related activities, adaptive sports, and when the weather is poor.

4x4x10ft pressure treated wood x 8

2x6x16ft non-pressure treated wood x 4

2x6x12ft treated wood x 17

2x6x8ft treated wood x 2

1 x 3 furring strip divided into 16 pieces

16 pieces of 2ft roofing metal that are 12 ft long

Roofing screws with rubber gaskets

EmpoweRanch's statement:

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit EmpoweRanch, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about EmpoweRanch: Our mission is to establish and support inclusive, accessible, holistic health promotion and healing to improve well-being and quality of life for underserved populations in our community through comprehensive therapeutic services, lessons, workshops, clinics, day camps, overnight summer camps, service projects, and programs in a nature-based setting, including animals and people in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

https://www.empoweranch.org/