Win $500 for Haven Acres!

Today is Give to the Max Day! And you could win $500 for Haven Acres!

If you donate any amount between now and midnight tonight on GiveMN.org (no sign-up required) they will put us in a random drawing to win $500 — every 15 minutes!

Help us create deep connections.

Help us foster new beginnings.

Help us bring God more glory and praise.

Help us make more of THIS happen!

Visit GiveMN.org to donate by midnight tonight!

 

 

Lucy is Looking for a Sponsor!

We are looking for a partial sponsorship for Lucy!
 
Lucy is a beautiful, little paint mare in her teens who came to Haven Acres in the fall of 2020. She has an eye problem called uveitis that has caused her to go mostly blind and needs to be constantly monitored. Lucy has been a sweet, gentle girl who is a star patient with her eye treatments and totally trusts people even though she cannot see very well. She has to wear a special fly mask that keeps the majority of the sun out of her eyes as the sun is what triggers her eye condition. She has a lot of bravery and spunk when being ridden and has been a really great horse for her kids!
 
A partial sponsorship for Lucy is $90/month and covers the cost of her feed, hoof care, eye medications, and basic medical costs, as well as offering children the chance to build a relationship with her free of charge.
 
Sponsorship includes:
– Quarterly updates on Lucy
– A portrait of Lucy showcasing your sponsorship
– Acknowledgement of sponsorship on our website
– Three opportunities per year to visit Lucy
For more information about sponsoring Lucy, please visit our horse sponsorship page.
 
Please let us know if you are interesting in investing in this special horse and the kids she impacts!

Buttercup is Looking for a Sponsor!

We are looking for a partial sponsorship for Buttercup!
 
Buttercup, aka “Barbie horse,” is our gorgeous palomino mare in her early twenties. Her previous family was looking for a new home for her since their kids had grown up, but she needed a home where she would not have to work hard or compete because of a previous injury in her hoof. Despite her limitation, Buttercup still prefers to speed walk or go as fast as you’ll let her! She has developed a great relationship with a few of our more experienced riders who have been really enjoying her spunk and desire to go faster.
 
A partial sponsorship for Buttercup is $90/month and covers the cost of her feed, hoof care, and basic medical costs or medications, as well as offering a child the chance to build a relationship with her free of charge.
 
Sponsorship includes:
– Quarterly updates on your horse
– A portrait of your horse showcasing your sponsorship
– Acknowledgement of sponsorship on our website
– Three opportunities per year to visit your horse
For more information about sponsoring Buttercup, please visit our horse sponsorship page.
 
Please let us know if you are interesting in investing in this special horse and the kids she impacts!

Looking for Bowlers!

We are hosting our 10th annual Bowling for Bucks fundraiser on November 3rd and we are asking everyone who loves Haven Acres to consider bowling for this event!

For this fun fundraiser, bowlers ask their friends and family to sponsor their bowling games to raise funds for Haven Acres. Bowlers are asked to set a goal of raising $250 or more through people sponsoring their games (but that does not mean we will kick you out or look down on you if you don’t reach your goal!). Sponsors can be asked to give a flat amount or pledge an amount per point. Bowlers are just asked to cover the cost of playing three games of bowling (plus the shoe rental). Pizza, pop, and a cheering section will be provided for the bowlers!

Our goal is to raise $10,000 this year to help cover the expense of running this program free of charge to anyone who comes out! To reach that goal we will need around 40 bowlers, and to be honest, how good of a bowler you are has pretty much no impact on how much you raise. What matters more is just being willing to ask people! Volunteers, parents, participants, or anyone who wants to have fun while making a difference can help. The more bowlers we have, the more people we can reach and donations we can raise together!

The event will be held at Bowlero in Lakeville on November 3rd from 6-8pm. Email us for important papers you will need! I would recommend telling people how Haven Acres has impacted you (or someone you know) so they know why it is important to you.

Please let us know by October 20th if you or your child are planning on participating (but we recommend getting starting as soon as possible!). Children under 13 must be with an adult.

Hope to see you there!

Round-Up 2023 Thank You

We had such a great day at the Round-Up on Saturday! The kids did an amazing job, we had so many wonderful volunteers helping, and so much was generously donated to make this possible!
With all the generous donations, we were able to raise about $4,500 this year!
 
Thank you, thank you to everyone who attended, helped, and donated. You helped make this a great day for the kids of Haven Acres.

10th Anniversary Gala Results!

We are so thankful for everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and sponsored a table at the 10th Anniversary Flannel Gala! We had a wonderful night!

We had around 170 people in attendance, many hearing about Haven Acres for the first time! Thank you to those of you who sponsored a table and invited your friends, families, and coworkers. Your part in the success of the gala cannot be overstated!

$27,246 was raised that night! These gifts allow us to continue the ongoing work of rescuing horses and sharing the love of God with hurting and at-risk youth free-of-charge.

We hope you can come next year!

Looking for Table Sponsors!

Our 10th Anniversary Flannel Gala is coming up!

Our Gala is a flannel-themed fundraiser dinner, with funds going towards our ranch mentorship program for at-risk youth in the Twin Cities. We will serve a country dinner, share stories of life transformation, and provide an opportunity for others to join our work. This is our most important fundraiser of the year and we are hoping to raise $40,000 to continue offering all sessions free of charge.

Would you consider becoming a table sponsor? This $250 investment allows you to invite friends, family, or coworkers that you think may be passionate about supporting the work that Haven Acres is doing in our community. Your sponsorship covers the cost of the meals for those at your table.

For more information and registration, please click here or email holly@havenacresmn.org with any questions.

GivingTuesday 2022

November 29th is the global day of giving known as GivingTuesday. On this day alone our goal is to raise money for 500-600 bales of hay for our horses! This will cost roughly $4,000.

The drought this summer took a toll on our hay pasture, giving us 500-600 bales less than we need for our horses. Would you consider coming alongside us with a one-time gift to help us through the winter? Your year-round support allows us to share God’s love with at-risk youth and their families in a dynamic, impactful way!

Kids who feel like no one understands them come out and learn that there are horses with a similar story.

Teens who feel unlovable come out and experience the unconditional love of God week after week all summer.

Families who are at their wits end come out and find hope and peace that they haven’t been able to find anywhere else.

God is working out at Haven Acres! Would you like to join Him in this way? Any size gift can be used for His kingdom!

100% of the donations made through Facebook will go directly to Haven Acres. If you would like another way to donate, visit our donation page.

Round-Up 2022 Thank You

Thank you to all who participated in and helped with our 9th annual Round-Up! We had so many people who donated items, helped set up, volunteered, and more. To those of you who helped in any way, thank you so much! You were all invaluable and the Round-Up wouldn’t have been possible without you.

To the businesses who donated items for our silent auction and raffle, thank YOU! The silent auction went really well and it helps so much!

To the participants and their families, thank you!! The Round-Up would have been horrible without your participation 🙂 You kids were so brave and did such a good job in your events. Parents and caregivers, thank you for your support to bring them out and for sharing them with us. We appreciate you all so much!

Thanks to all of you who purchased and donated at the Round-Up! We raised about $5,500 this year to help offer hope and healing to families at Haven Acres free-of-charge.

God has really blessed us through all of you coming alongside of us to make this event happen every year.

Sundance is looking for a sponsor!

Sundance is looking for a sponsor!

 

Sundance is a big, beautiful Quarter/Morgan cross in his early twenties. He was lovingly donated in the summer of 2018 by the same couple who donated Cowboy years ago, and now he gets to be at Haven Acres with his younger brother Smokey! Sundance is very gentle, laid back, and he’s not afraid of anything. He is also trained to pull a cart or sleigh, and we have been thrilled to offer carriage rides to some of the people we serve!

 
Horse sponsorship is one of the ways that people can be involved in supporting the horses and kids in our care. A monthly sponsorship covers the horse’s feed, hoof care, and basic medical costs or medications as well as offering a child the chance to build a relationship with them free of charge. Full and partial sponsorships are available.
 
Horse sponsorship includes:
  • Quarterly updates on your horse
  • A professional portrait of your horse showcasing your sponsorship
  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship on our website
  • Three opportunities per year to visit your horse
 
Sundance’s sponsorship has been partially covered by some generous donors and his monthly cost is just $165!
 
If you would like to learn more about horse sponsorship, please visit www.havenacresmn.org/sponsor.