Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    To serve Sheroes or female veterans in need. This is done by focusing on a holistic approach. Each veteran is housed in her own cottage on the ranch.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $90.4K

  • Valor Ranch Empowerment Program

    We believe every female veteran should continue to write her own story - At Valor Ranch, ink meets soil, and stories unfold. We believe that every female veteran-every SHERO-holds a pen, ready to script her own narrative beyond the uniform. Valor Ranch isn't just a place; it's a purpose. Our primary goal? To reintegrate SHEROES-our female veterans-into civilian life. We offer more than shelter; we provide a sanctuary for healing. Here, scars find solace, and resilience blooms. Valor Ranch spans ten acres-a canvas of possibility. Cottages, fully furnished, dot the landscape. Each one cradles a SHERO, cocooned in safety. Within these walls, she reclaims her voice, her dreams, and her right to happiness. In 2023 $21,400 of cottage rent was absorbed by Valor Ranch providing SHEROs. Silent listeners, patient companions-become confidantes. SHEROES gather eggs, feed animals, and mend fences. In these simple acts, they mend themselves. The animals, unjudging, mirror their courage. After twelve months, SHEROES step beyond Valor Ranch's gates. But they don't leave; they evolve. Each SHERO becomes a mentor-a guiding star for the next. She shares her wisdom, her laughter, and her battle-tested resilience. Valor Ranch isn't an island; it's a bridge. We narrow the "civilian-military divide." Veterans and supporters work side by side-hammering nails, planting seeds, and sharing stories. Remember, community isn't just about proximity; it's about connection. Valor Ranch becomes more than a physical place-it becomes a tapestry of shared experiences, laughter, and growth. Those who haven't worn the uniform meet those who have-the 1% who volunteered to defend. Conversations flow over fence posts. Stereotypes crumble. Hearts connect. Valor Ranch becomes a living lesson in empathy. Valor Ranch isn't just a mission; it's a fire. We're passionate about empowering women veterans. Their stories-etched in ink, etched in earth-inspire us. They continue to write, and we stand as witnesses. Let's turn these pages together. Valor Ranch-the inkwell, the pasture, the heartbeat-awaits.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $55.1K

  • Healing Garden Initiative

    Imagine SHEROES tending to aquaponic garden-their hearts in bloom. Here, fish and plants dance in harmony. As they nurture life, they heal their own wounds. The rhythm of growth becomes their heartbeat. This exciting project isn't just about growing organic produce-it's about cultivating a stronger sense of commUNITY and camaraderie among all participants. As we nurture this garden, we're sowing the seeds of connection and nourishment. We were able to utilize the existing garden for four months. During this time, we fed over 1,200 families with a projection to feed over 5,000 families a year. Due to the extreme Texas heat, lack of insulation and weathered covering in the current Quonset hut we had to shut it down. Once program services are offered, key indicators that will be used to measure impact will be mental health status, SHERO impact reports, personal sustainability, and community outreach. Once the Healing Garden construction is complete, future programing includes a dedicated woman veteran certified in aquaponic gardening to teach other veterans along with residents of Valor Ranch to maintain the existing garden suppling produce to the underserved community and manage a similar garden of their own.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $7.6K