HOPE Ranch

01/07/2026

🥕 Free Food Distribution — Everyone Welcome 🥕

Food insecurity can affect anyone, and there is no shame in needing a little extra support. You are not alone, and help is here.

Join us for a free food distribution this Saturday from 9:00–11:30 am. No proof of income is required, though household guidelines apply. The Helping Hands Room will be open, and all are welcome.

📍 Rochester Community Church
971 16th Street SE (by Mayo High School)

This event takes place the second Saturday of every month. Please come if you need support, and feel free to share with others who may benefit.

01/06/2026

Trav🐴 and Hawk 🐴 know one of life’s simple truths. Sharing a meal is better together.

Whether it’s around a table or a feed bucket, eating with friends builds connection, supports good health, and reminds us we don’t have to do life alone. At H.O.P.E. Ranch, these quiet moments of togetherness are just as important as the big ones.

Here’s to nourishment for the body, the mind, and the heart.

01/02/2026

Hawk knows when it’s time to slow down. ❄️🐴

A quiet moment, a snowy bed, and a well-earned rest. Horses grow a thick winter coat that keeps them warm and protected, so don’t worry, Hawk is perfectly comfortable out here.

It’s a good reminder for all of us. Rest isn’t giving up, it’s taking care. Just like Hawk, our mental health benefits when we pause, breathe, and let ourselves be still for a moment.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at H.O.P.E. Ranch. ✨🐴🐾

As we step into a new year, we’re grateful for the connections that heal, the quiet moments of trust, and the hope that grows when people and animals come together. May the year ahead bring you peace, good health, and new beginnings filled with kindness and care.

Thank you for being part of our H.O.P.E. Ranch family. Here’s to a year full of hope.

12/30/2025

A fresh layer of snow, a cleared path, and a new year taking shape at H.O.P.E. Ranch. ❄️🐴

After the storm, the ranch is cleaned up and ready to move forward. There’s something healing about fresh snow and open pathways. A reminder that even after disruption, there is renewal, steadiness, and room to begin again.

Here’s to the new year ahead. Clean ground, open paths, and hope leading the way.

12/29/2025

🐴 H.O.P.E. Ranch is Hiring! 🐴

We have an immediate opening for a Barn Staff Team Member!

Are you passionate about animals?
Looking for a family-like environment where every day brings something new?
As part of our Barn Staff, you’ll play a crucial role in the daily care of our animals and facilities—feeding, cleaning, grooming, and more.

🔧 Got fix-it skills? That’s a big plus!

If you’re dependable, compassionate, and love working with horses and people, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply today: https://hoperanchteam.com/join-our-barn-staff-team-at-hope-ranch-%f0%9f%90%be/

12/28/2025

Big flakes are starting to fall at H.O.P.E. Ranch. ❄️🐴

The horses don’t mind one bit. Their thick winter coats have them covered as the landscape turns quiet and white. It’s beautiful to watch, but it’s also a reminder to slow down, stay safe, and hunker down as the storm moves in.

Stay warm, take care of yourselves, and enjoy the calm that comes with fresh snow.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at H.O.P.E. Ranch. 🎄🐴

This season, we’re grateful for the quiet moments, the gentle connections, and the healing that happens when people and animals come together. May your days be filled with warmth, peace, and the kind of hope that carries you into the new year.

Thank you for being part of our H.O.P.E. Ranch family.

12/23/2025

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12/22/2025

12/19/2025

🎄 National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at H.O.P.E. Ranch! 🎄

Today is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, and we're ready to celebrate the joy and laughter that come with it!

Why It's Important:
Levity & Fun: Embracing the silly side of the holidays reminds us to take a break from the stress and enjoy life's lighter moments. 🤗

Mental Health Boost: Laughter and fun activities can significantly improve our mental well-being. They help reduce stress, increase happiness, and foster connections with others. 💖

12/18/2025

Our Christmas Cactus is blooming right on cue for the holidays. 🌸🎄

It’s a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t always happen on our schedule, but when the time is right, beauty shows up anyway. Plants teach us patience, care, and hope. With the right environment, steady nurturing, and a little grace, even after quiet seasons, life blooms again.

At H.O.P.E. Ranch, we see this every day. Healing, like a Christmas Cactus, unfolds in its own time. And when it does, it’s worth celebrating.