For Such A Time As This...

Dear Friends,

From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You! During our Keep Hope Alive campaign, we may not have reached our financial goal, but what we did receive was something just as powerful: an overwhelming reminder that we are not doing this work alone. The encouragement, generosity, and belief you’ve poured into this mission has fueled us to keep going.

Because of you, Acres of Hope is Alive with Purpose!

We have welcomed over 30 new volunteers through two orientations- hands and hearts ready to use their gifts to serve and carry the mission forward.

Every week, groups of individuals with disabilities come to the ranch, 8–14 people each day experiencing  peace, belonging, joy, and connection with our animals.

At-risk youth  and young adults continue to find a place here. To watch a young person who once wondered if their life mattered return with a spark in their eyes and a sense of purpose- there are no words for the gift that is.

First responders still come to breathe, to decompress, to lay down the weight of their calling in a space that holds them. In today’s world, they need it more than ever.

We’re preparing to launch women’s groups, knowing how deeply people are longing for healing, connection and belonging.

This August, we also hosted a movie premiere and fundraiser- an incredible night of community and vision. The momentum we felt coming out of that evening was undeniable. We truly believe Acres of Hope was created for such a time as this… a place of healing, restoration, and hope when our world needs it most.

Because of your giving, we were also able to take a step toward sustainability by purchasing an old but well-cared-for swather to cut our own hay next season, along with a couple months’ worth of feed/ hay.

These may seem like small things, but they are lifelines that allow us to keep saying “yes” to both people and animals in need.

As you know, Acres of Hope has no paid staff. Every hour here is given, every service offered free of charge for those in need, because we believe hope should never be out of reach. And that’s where you come in. You are the reason this mission is possible. You are the fuel behind every story of healing, every rescued horse, every life restored with hope. Together, we are building something bigger than ourselves- something that will ripple into generations to come.

So while we may not have hit a number on a fundraising goal, we are hitting what matters most: lives transformed, hope renewed, and purpose restored. And that is because of you.

Thank you for believing with us. Thank you for being part of Acres of Hope. This place is not just a ranch… it is a sanctuary, an overflow, and a movement of healing. And we couldn’t do it without you! 

With all our Gratitude and Hope,

Heather & Tony Gamberg &The Acres of Hope Ranch Team