DOWN HOME RANCH INC

ELGIN, Texas, 78621-5343 United States

Mission Statement

Empowering the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities.

About This Cause

DOWN HOME RANCH ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY: -Providing residency for people with IDD in 6-bed, 4-bed, 3-bed, 2-bed and 1-bed homes -Providing vocational skills training and paid employment, with diverse job opportunities and options both on and off the Ranch -Providing a community for people with and without IDD to enjoy companionship, friendships, fun, travel, recreation and an active lifestyle -Integrating itself into the surrounding local communities and the larger Austin metropolitan community, while becoming increasingly active on the national stage -Seeking to be on the cutting edge in creating an entrepreneurial organization that attracts people interested in disability, horticulture, agriculture, environment, good stewardship and more VISION We will provide a high quality of life for our residents, offering lifelong opportunities and supporting individual choice. Our programs will make it possible for everyone to benefit from our unique environment. CORE VALUES -Individual Connection with the Rancher -Do With, Not For – Lead by Example -Use Your Skill Set to Move the Mission Forward -Be of Service GOALS FOR THE FUTURE -Growing to 50 adults with IDD, providing residency, employment and community -Expanding enterprise opportunities for Ranchers -Facilitate a healthier lifestyle for Ranchers -Restraining expenses, increasing income, cutting energy use and cost, using resources (e.g. water, electricity, vehicles) wisely, building an endowment -Achieving a balanced operating budget, with income growing faster than expenses The Ranch makes it possible for families of adults with intellectual disabilities to know that their family member is: -Respected, accepted and well-cared for; -Among friends; -Experiencing a life-style equal to that of his or her siblings; -Taking advantage of opportunities to grow in body, mind, and spirit

DOWN HOME RANCH INC
20250 Fm 619
ELGIN, Texas 78621-5343
United States
Phone 512-856-0128
Unique Identifier 742536461