You arrive
Reach out and we set a time. There is no referral to chase, no intake fee, no clinical hoop to jump through. Veterans, youth, and whole families are welcome.
Mission
Out of the DarknessInto the Light
Shining Light Sanctuary supports Veterans, at-risk children and youth, and their families as they move from darkness and trauma toward hope and restoration — through animal-assisted activities and farm life in Peaster, Texas.
A Texas sanctuary where Veterans, at-risk children and youth, and their families grow alongside our Gypsy Vanner horses through animal-assisted activities, farm life, and life-skills education. Every program is free.
- Peaster, Texas (DFW)
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Always free of charge
Our Purpose
Shining Light Sanctuary supports Veterans, at-risk children and youth, and their families as they move from darkness and trauma toward hope and restoration.
We offer animal-assisted activities, farm-life experiences, animal husbandry, life-skills education, and seasonal camps and events that build confidence, trust, communication, and respect — a safe, uplifting space where individuals grow stronger, reconnect with purpose, and strengthen the communities they call home.
Peaster, Texas (DFW) · 501(c)(3)
How it works
No diagnosis. No paperwork.
No cost. Just show up.
You meet the herd
Grooming, feeding, groundwork. A horse responds to how you carry yourself, not to what you say — so trust gets rebuilt in the body first, alongside a mentor who has done this before.
You come back
This is measured in weeks, not minutes. Regular time on the ranch, seasonal camps, and farm-life skills turn a good afternoon into steadier ground.
The need
Some wounds never show up on a chart.
How we help
Three pillars,
one quiet purpose.
All programs are free of charge.
Veteran Resilience & Wellness
Free animal-assisted activities for Veterans and their families facing PTSD, anxiety, and emotional trauma without access to affordable care — a vital path to healing through the proven power of connection.
Every program, always free
No one is turned away for what they cannot pay.
For those we serve
If you need help,
we are here.
If you are a Veteran, a family member, or a young person navigating trauma, instability, or transition, our programs are here for you — free of charge, no strings attached.
Become part of the work
Help us carry
the burden.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely entirely on the generosity of our community to keep every program free for the Veterans, youth, and families we serve.
Upcoming Events
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 AM · Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
Join us as we officially open our doors. All welcome — community, partners, friends, and supporters.
25Sep
Banana Foster Family Award
Globe Life Field
Shining Light Sanctuary is honored as a BFF Award recipient. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone.
Proud member of the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
Get in touch
Have a question? We are listening.
Reach out to learn about our programs, volunteer opportunities, or how to partner with Shining Light Sanctuary.