Capital Campaign

Help Us Build a New Stable

We've already raised two-thirds of the money needed to build the stable — but we need your help to put us over the finish line for the horses that help our Veterans heal.

Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible.

Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach

Building Healing, Hope, and Community

At Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach, we believe that no Veteran or military family should have to face their challenges alone. Through our innovative equine-assisted programs, we provide healing resources and support for Veterans struggling with PTSD, secondary trauma, and suicide ideation.

Our mission is to foster a strong sense of community, helping Veterans and their families heal and thrive together.

We serve Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life — and extend our support to spouses and children, recognizing that military service affects the entire family.

Over the past five years, Little Blessings has proudly served more than 500 Veterans, active-duty service members, and their loved ones.

500+Veterans & families served
5Years of service
1,000+Newsletter readers
15,000+Social media reach

The Project

We Need Your Help

As our impact grows, so does our need for improved facilities. Our most urgent priority is constructing a dedicated stable for our horses — the heart of our healing programs.

The new stable will offer a safer, healthier environment for our equine partners, featuring proper ventilation, spacious individual stalls, and enhanced shelter from extreme weather.

These improvements also allow us to monitor each horse's health and well-being — and ensure that another of our 4-legged Battle Buddies doesn't snatch any supplements or special diets! During good weather, each horse will also have their own fenced run-out area for exercise and fresh air.

Beyond caring for our horses, the new stable will include a wide main aisle designed for dual use. This versatile space will host wellness activities such as yoga, winter community dinners, and open houses to strengthen the bonds with our Veteran and local communities.

Your contribution to our stable project helps us create a sanctuary where Veterans and their families can find hope, healing, and a renewed sense of belonging.

Architectural rendering of the new Little Blessings stable exterior
ExteriorFenced run-out areas so every horse gets daily exercise and fresh air.
Architectural rendering of the new Little Blessings stable interior aisle and stalls
InteriorSpacious individual stalls and a wide main aisle built for community events.

Your donation of any amount will help build the future for those we serve — by taking care of the horses that help them heal.

We're Two-Thirds of the Way There

The contributions we've already received will complete the building exterior. Now we need to raise $125,000 to finish the interior and the fenced turnout areas for each horse. Money donated beyond that helps us build out a tack (equipment) room and more.

2/3 RaisedFinish Line
2/3Already raised
$125,000Still needed for the interior
7Stalls & run-out pastures
Give Toward the Finish Line

Giving Opportunities

Every gift builds the future for those we serve. Choose the level that fits you — naming rights, commemorative plaques, and Leadership Retreats at the Ranch are all available.

Legacy

$25,000+

  • A Spotlight donor feature in the Weekly Warrior e-Newsletter announcing your name with photos for our more than 1,000 readers.
  • Regular updates on the construction and an invitation to participate in the ground-breaking ceremony, including turning the "first shovel of dirt" with our president and other dignitaries.
  • Half-day Leadership Retreat at the Ranch for up to 10 people. (Value of $250 pp)
  • Highlighted guest at the Grand Opening.
  • Featured location on our website.
  • Social media reach of over 15,000.

Stalls

$20,000 each

4 of 7 still available
  • A commemorative plaque displayed prominently on the stall door.
  • A Spotlight donor feature in the Weekly Warrior e-Newsletter announcing your name with photos for our more than 1,000 readers.
  • Half-day Leadership Retreat at the Ranch for up to 10 people. (Value of $250 pp)
  • Social media reach of over 15,000.

Run-Out Pastures

$5,000 each

7 available
  • A commemorative plaque displayed prominently on the pasture gate.
  • Half-day Leadership Retreat at the Ranch for up to 5 people. (Value of $250 pp)
  • Social media reach of over 15,000.

Stable Hands

$1,000+

  • A commemorative plaque displayed prominently inside the new stables.
  • Social media reach of over 15,000.

Ranch Warriors

$999 & below

  • Name on commemorative plaque.
  • Hand-written thank you.
  • Tour of the new stables.
Choose Your Gift

Interested in a naming opportunity? Contact Jamie Paxton at 419.779.0342.

Make a Gift

Donate to the Stable Build

Every dollar goes toward finishing the stable — the safe, healthy home for the horses at the heart of our equine-assisted healing programs.

501(c)(3) — Tax Deductible Secure Checkout One-Time or Monthly

How would you like to give?

Help us finish the stable that houses the horses who help our Veterans heal.

Secure payment via PayPal, Venmo or card Tax deductible · EIN 82-4381350

Questions About the Stable Build?

We'd love to walk you through the plans, the timeline, and the naming opportunities that are still available. Reach out any time — or come out to the Ranch and meet the horses yourself.

Jamie Paxton Executive Director 419.779.0342
William Bruck Board President 734.340.7090
5725 West Sterns Rd., Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 419.779.0342  •  lbveteranoutreach.org
Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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