Hopeful Acres

01/21/2026

Due to the upcoming weather change and possibility of much colder and possible precipitation for Saturday; we will be cancelling the January volunteer orientation.

Our training is mostly outdoors and we want our equine partners and participants to be comfortable and safe.

Please do not come to training on January 24.

Please check our website for the next upcoming training.

https://www.hopefulacres.org/

We thank you for your understanding and hope to see you at the next orientation.

01/15/2026

Johnny is checking in to see if you’re looking to volunteer or know someone who is!

Our next volunteer orientation is January 24 9am to 12 pm.

Check out our website to register today!

https://www.hopefulacres.org/volunteer.html

01/03/2026

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS

It’s the ANNUAL time of year. We need you to re-fill out the forms to continue volunteering with us.

You can do this by:

1) stop by the barn and fill out the forms.

2) print the forms from our website or use the link here: https://www.hopefulacres.org/forms.html

Then mail them to us at 1708 Center Point Rd. San Marcos, Tx 78666

Or drop them off at the barn with us.

If your availability has changed please let us know your new schedule.

All volunteers must renew their forms.

01/02/2026

01/01/2026

What a great year! We are blown away by all that 2025 brought us.

🐴 We grew in the number of clients we serve each week.
🐴 We grew in the number of volunteers that help each week.
🐴 We added monthly volunteer training opportunities.
🐴 We organized and ran our 1st annual gala, raising funds to directly improve and provide for our organization.
🐴 We moved to San Marcos and gained a covered arena!
🐴 We added Cali the cat, Marshmallow and Coco the goats, and Izzy the horse to our team.

Just to name a few accomplishments for the year!

If you're looking for a great organization to support, volunteer, or get involved with, please check out our website: https://www.hopefulacres.org/

Volunteer with us! Next volunteer orientation is 1/24/26, 9am-12pm. Register on our website.

Nominate us for grants, scholarships, or donate.

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Leave us a Facebook or Google review.

Contact us if you want to learn more.

Heal. Hope. Support.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from Hopeful Acres!
Elfis and Clippity clop took one final leap of faith and rode Johnny and June!
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/25/2025

Sand angels!
It’s an unusual winter season with warm weather so these Elves took advantage of a beautiful Christmas Eve day and made sand angels.

12/23/2025

Naps with cream puff!
Silly elves!

12/21/2025

Front porch Sittin’ for Elfis & Clippity Clop today.
Unusual Texas weather for almost winter, but a great time to enjoy nature and time with loved ones.
We are grateful for all the families that are a part of Hopeful Acres and the time we get to work together.
Enjoy the holiday season and remember to take time to enjoy family and friends (especially the furry ones) this season!