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Our 410 acres are home to a community where ranchers are empowered to thrive side by side. Thanks to the support of donors and volunteers like you, Down Home Ranch can continue providing work, care, and camp for many years to come.

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for individual donors

Invest in Our Mission

By donating, you help secure the future of Down Home Ranch and enable the Ranch to continue expanding and enhancing programs for our Ranchers. Several specific funds allow you to choose the area you’d like to support, with options to give a one-time gift or contribute monthly.

MAINTENANCE ENDOWMENT

This fund helps volunteers care for Ranch buildings and facilities, keeping the spaces we love safe, functional, and looking great.

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RANCHER ACTIVITY FUND

Donations to this fund cover the costs of activities and events not covered by Medicaid, ensuring Ranchers can enjoy a full range of experiences throughout the week and on weekends.

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ANIMAL WELFARE

This gift helps supports animal welfare at the Ranch, helping provide a safe home for our farm animals while covering their care and expenses.

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CAMPERSHIP

Donations for campership helps make Camp accessible for people with disabilities ages 13 to 90, supporting a place where community is built and everyone can find belonging.

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Your Monthly Gift powers our Daily Purpose

Join The Greenhouse, our circle of monthly givers who help keep the heart of the Ranch growing. Your steady support makes it possible to offer programs, care, and opportunities that bring lasting joy and connection to our community.

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Member Benefits

SOWER

$19.89/month

$240/year | $0.65/day

Your gift provides access to our Ranchers’ social, educational, residential, and vocational programs, giving them the tools and opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive every day.

PLANTER

$30/month

$360/year | $1/day

Your generosity helps our Ranchers explore new experiences, from Special Olympics and museum trips to volunteer service and a week at summer camp.

NOURISHER

$50/month

$600/year | $2.50/day

Your support allows our Ranchers to discover new passions through established programs like woodworking, stand up paddle boarding, gardening, and animal care.

CULTIVATOR

$100/month

$1200/year | $3.33/day

Your generosity sustains programs that help our Ranchers pursue and grow the passions that bring them joy and fulfillment.

ENRICHER

$150/month

$1800/year | $5/day

Your donation helps our Ranchers thrive, giving them the support and opportunities to live full lives with choice, independence, and pride.

for businesses & organizations

rooted & rising sponsorship

At Down Home Ranch, we believe that building a more inclusive and empowered community doesn’t happen in a single day—or at a single event. It takes year-round dedication, partnership, and heart. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to deepen your connection with the Ranch through our new year-round sponsorship program: Rooted & Rising.

Why Year-Round Sponsorship?

Your support does more than provide a seat at the table—it helps create meaningful moments for people with disabilities all year long. With our expanded sponsorship model, your business or organization will receive customized, mission-aligned visibility through a variety of events, communications, and outreach opportunities throughout the year.

How It Works

It’s simple. Choose your annual pledge level, then build a unique sponsorship experience from our curated menu of marketing perks. Think of it as a “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure”—with options spanning community recognition, event participation, digital engagement, and more. Would you like to talk about an idea you don’t see here? We’d love to hear it!

receive recognition

Every Rooted & Rising sponsor receives recognition at our most high-profile event: the annual Down Home Ranch Gala. Sponsors at the highest level will be honored as Headline Sponsors, receiving presenting sponsor billing and premier exposure as we roll out the red carpet to kick off the year.

We’d love to work with you to create a sponsorship package that reflects your values, strengthens your brand, and amplifies your impact.

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Help the Ranch Thrive

Volunteer for
Time Well Spent

Volunteers have shaped the Ranch we see today, from barn raisings to poinsettia planting. Whether for a few hours or a full day, solo or with a group, there’s a way for everyone to serve.

  • Ranch Champion

    Our long-term volunteers, fondly known as our Ranch Champions, are greatly appreciated! Ranch Champions commit to serving weekly or monthly and spend time at the Ranch on a schedule that works best for them.

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  • Day Volunteer

  • large group volunteering

  • internships

wish list

Shop Our Wish
List

We invite you to check out our Amazon charity lists by clicking the links below. The items listed on Amazon are reflective of current needs and will change as needed. Please be assured that the list is updated and filled with items we would love to receive! Wherever your passion lies, from art to construction, we have an opportunity for you to help!

  • Hot cocoa stroll fundraiser

    We're gathering outdoor decorations for our holiday light decorating contest to make our upcoming Hot Cocoa Stroll Fundraiser extra festive. We'd be grateful for your support!

    Donate Items

  • art from the heart

  • farm & ranch

  • health & wellness

  • keep dhr beautiful

  • home sweet home

  • ranch camp

Prefer to shop offline?

Feel free to shop for items from the list below, and drop them off at our office Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm. Thank you for considering a gift to Down Home Ranch!

Smaller Items

  • Sports Balls and Equipment
  • Fabric of any design (used by Ranchers to make tote bags, etc)
  • Cookware Sets
  • Reusable Food Storage Containers
  • Commercial Grade Yard Tools
  • Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Water Hoses
  • Art and Craft Supplies
  • Gift Cards to Local Movie Theaters
  • Gift Cards to Local Dining Establishments
  • Passes to fun events (Collegiate and Professional Sporting Events, Bowling Alleys, Mini Golf, etc.)

Larger items

  • New or gently used vehicle for Rancher home
    • Contact us to learn how your vehicle can serve us best
  • Two seater kayaks and double blade paddles
  • New or gently-used golf carts, gas or electric
  • Functional truck for Ranch maintenance
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Events

Hot Cocoa Stroll

Hot Cocoa Stroll & Stocking Stuffer Sale at Down Home Ranch! Warm up your winter and join us at Down Home Ranch for a day of festive fun! Purchase a mug for $15 and sample delicious Rancher-crafted cocoa at every stop along your stroll. Shop our Holiday Plant and Poinsettia Sale to find the perfect holiday greenery and gifts. Enjoy stocking stuffers, s’mores, crafts, concessions, a bake sale, and a cake walk! $25 Mini holiday photography sessions available with our friend, Holly Seigmund. Come sip, shop, smile, and stroll your way into the holiday spirit — Down Home Ranch style! Donate to the Cocoa Stroll or Sponsor here: https://downhomeranch.app.neoncrm.com/forms/hot-cocoa-stroll  

Date

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Time

10am- 2pm

Location

20250 FM 619,
Elgin, TX 78621

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Events

Ugly Sweater Bingo

Join Down Home Ranch for another fun night of BINGO! Cards are $25 – cash only, and winners will take home CASH prizes up to 10% of the total buy-in! Rock your ugliest holiday sweater and get ready to strut your stuff on the Ugly Sweater Catwalk for a chance at extra bragging rights and festive fun. If you love giving and receiving gifts, bring one along for our lively Gift Exchange Game! Your hosts will read a fun story as gifts get passed left and right; laughter guaranteed. Aim for something around $5–$10 that anyone would love. Forgot to bring one? Not a fan of holiday shopping? No problem! We’ll have wrapped gifts from the DHR Gift Shop available for $15 for anyone who wants to join the fun. With cash prizes, holiday games, and plenty of good cheer, this is one BINGO night you won’t want to miss. Can’t wait to see y’all there!

Date

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Time

5pm- 9pm

Location

212 N Main St,
Elgin, TX 78621

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