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What the ranch needs right now.

These larger items keep the sanctuary running and expand the reach of our free programs. Give toward a specific need, choose a program fund below, or make a general gift and we'll put it to work where it's needed most.

Shining Light Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 81-2295884

Monthly giving

Become a monthly supporter.

Give monthly

A recurring gift is the steadiest way to help. Memberships are processed securely through Zeffy and renew automatically — you can change or cancel yours at any time from your receipt email.

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Why monthly matters

Hay, feed, and farrier costs arrive every month — steady gifts cover them.
Predictable support lets us keep every program free of charge.
Even $25 a month adds up to real care over a year.

Ranch wishlist

Current capital needs.

~$35,000

40hp+ tractor

A reliable tractor for mowing, hauling, and maintaining the ranch so our team can focus on the animals and the people we serve.

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$30,000

Additional loafing shed w/ wash bay and tack room

Shelter for the herd plus a proper wash bay and secure tack room, so animals stay comfortable and equipment stays safe and organized.

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~$25,000

Horse trailers

Safe transport for our horses to vet visits, community events, and offsite programs that expand our reach.

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Don't see what you had in mind? Make a general gift and we'll apply it where the need is greatest — or contact us if you have an item or service to donate directly.

Giving tracks

Choose where your gift goes.

Every contribution funds free programming and the daily care of the animals at the heart of our sanctuary. Pick the track that means most to you — each opens a dedicated page with suggested amounts and the option to give in honor or memory of someone.

Veteran Resilience & Wellness Program

Help a Veteran heal

Fund free animal-assisted activities for Veterans and their families facing PTSD, anxiety, and emotional trauma — a vital path to healing through the proven power of connection.

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At-risk youth

Lift up a child

Fund free animal-assisted activities for at-risk youth and their families navigating trauma, instability, or aging out of foster care — offering stability, hope, and room to grow.

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Animal support

Care for our animals

Monthly feed and hay, vet and farrier visits, plus training and handling for the animals and volunteers at the heart of every program.

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In-kind giving

Have hay, supplies, services — or time — to give?

Not every gift comes in the form of a check. We happily accept physical donations — bales of hay, bags of feed, fencing, lumber, tools, bedding, and other animal-care supplies — as well as professional services such as farrier, veterinary, transportation, or construction work.

If you have something to offer, please contact us and we'll coordinate a safe, useful way to put it to work.

Volunteer

Give your time at the ranch.

Hours are a donation too. Volunteers muck stalls and feed, groom and turn out the horses, mend fence, help at events and workdays, or lend a skilled hand — carpentry, hauling, photography, bookkeeping, grant writing.

No horse experience is required; we train you on site, and every session is supervised. Tell us what you enjoy and how often you can come, and we'll find the right fit.