DOWN HOME RANCH INC
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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