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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.

  • Day Volunteer

    You can volunteer for a day with no long-term commitment. We appreciate any time you share, from greenhouse planting and clearing brush to small painting projects. If interested in a different opportunity, not listed for online signup, email us at volunteers@downhomeranch.org.

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  • Ranch Champion

  • 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

TETRA Benefit Trail Ride

The Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association, TETRA is hosting a weekend ride, April 17-19, 2026, benefitting DHR.

Date

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Location

Down Home Ranch

20250 FM 619

Elgin, Texas 78653

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Chrome on the Range

Join us for Chrome on the Range: Fueled by Community, Driven by Purpose - a car show fundraiser benefiting Down Home Ranch.
Want to get involved? Email development@downhomeranch.org
Chrome on the Range is proudly sponsored by:

Date

Sat, May 2, 2026

Time

9am-2pm

Location

Down Home Ranch
20250 FM 619
Elgin, Texas

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Spring Plant Clearance Sale

Down Home Ranch Spring Plant Sale
Spring has sprung at the Ranch! Join us for one of our famous Spring Plant Sales on May 9 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, right here at Down Home Ranch.
We’ll have a beautiful selection of annuals, perennials, indoor and outdoor plants, and succulents.
Best of all, every purchase supports Down Home Ranch, helping fund our mission to empower people with disabilities through meaningful work, community, and purpose.
Come shop, support, and grow something good with us.
Can't make it to the Ranch? Shop online at https://www.downhomeranch.org/shopflora

Date

Sat, May 9, 2026

Time

9:00 - 2:00

Location

Down Home Ranch
20250 FM 619
Elgin, TX 78621

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Backyard BBQ Bingo

Backyard BBQ Bingo is Coming in HOT!
Grab your friends and join us for a night of Backyard BBQ Bingo benefiting Down Home Ranch!
Come eat, drink, play, and support an incredible cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

Date

Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Time

5:00 PM

Location

Millie's on Main

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Clear the Shelter Bingo

CLEAR THE SHELTER BINGO NIGHT!
Join Down Home Ranch for a special bingo night with a big heart!
We’re partnering with Bastrop County Animal Services to raise awareness for Clear the Shelters Month — and they’ll be hosting an adoption pop-up during the event.
Come for the bingo, stay for the smiles, and help shine a spotlight on pets waiting for loving homes. You might even leave with a new best friend

Date

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Time

5:00 PM

Location

Millie's on Main

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DHR’s Annual Gala

Save the date for an unforgettable evening where western charm meets high-glam shine.
Saddle up for Rhinestone Cowboy, Down Home Ranch’s 2026 Annual Gala—an evening of celebration, community, and meaningful impact in support of the Ranchers we serve.
Dust off your boots, bring the sparkle, and join us for a night that’s equal parts heart and honky-tonk.
**More details coming soon. **

Date

Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Time

5:00 PM

Location

Bastrop Convention Center

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Bingo & Boos

BINGO & BOOS IS BACK!
Spooky season meets questionable poultry decisions at Bingo & Boos with Down Home Ranch! Join us for a night of fast bingo, CASH prizes, and the return of the fan-favorite… CHICKEN SCAT BINGO
Costumes encouraged, sense of humor required. Come for the boos, stay for the bingo, and brace yourself for a little farm-style chaos — all in support of Down Home Ranch!

Date

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Time

5:00 PM

Location

Millie's on Main

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Texas Chainsaw Manicure

 Texas Chainsaw Manicure
Join us for TCM, a hands-on volunteer workday that helps keep the Ranch Firewise safe in accordance with Texas A&M’s Firewise Certification Program.
Volunteers will help clear brush, trim trees, and spruce up the property—important work that reduces wildfire risk and protects the Ranch, along with its residents and programs.
The work is meaningful, active, and incredibly impactful!

Date

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Time

9:00 AM

Location

Down Home Ranch

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Hot Cocoa Stroll

Hot Cocoa Stroll & Stocking Stuffer Sale at Down Home Ranch
Bundle up and kick off the holiday season at the Ranch! Enjoy a festive stroll with homemade hot cocoa at every stop, hands-on Christmas crafts, and plenty of holiday shopping. From unique stocking stuffers to our famous DHR poinsettias, it’s the perfect way to soak up some small-town Christmas cheer.
Come stroll, sip, shop, and celebrate the season with us at Down Home Ranch!

Date

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Time

10:00 AM

Location

Down Home Ranch

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Ugly Sweater Bingo

UGLY SWEATER BINGO IS BACK!
Break out your ugliest, loudest, most questionable holiday knit and join Down Home Ranch for Ugly Sweater Bingo — featuring our SECOND ANNUAL Ugly Sweater Contest and a super-fun gift exchange game!
Come laugh, compete, swap gifts, and celebrate the season — all while supporting the incredible work of Down Home Ranch 💛

Date

Tue, Dec 15, 2026

Time

5:00 PM

Location

Millie's on Main

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