Family Giving Sponsorships

A Year-Long Exploration of Love and Caring

 
 
 

Many families engage in charitable giving, as a way of enriching their community and also enriching their own lives, by helping others. Philanthropic efforts are a foundation of a healthy society. Whether one has an official Family Foundation, a Family Office, or simply uses donor advised funds or directed accounts, philanthropy is an essential aspect of a healthy and blessed life.

The efforts of Rosemary Farm Sanctuary focus upon rescuing equines from dire need, and protecting them for life. In this manner, we highlight the needs of equines, both domestic and wild, and share the inherent value of their lives. These actions are shared daily on social media, providing a larger platform to discuss care, and elevate the conversation about respect for all living beings that share this planet.

The Family Giving Program is a year long commitment to a chosen equine at Rosemary Farm Sanctuary. This is an exclusive sponsorship relationship, between one donor family and the non-profit, to provide for all of the basic needs for one special resident, either a horse or a mule, who is destined to remain at the Sanctuary for life. This $6,000 annual gift covers food, grain, meds, vet care, hoof care, and dental care for a year.  But of course, it’s much more than that. It is a commitment of support for the efforts of Rosemary Farm, providing safe haven for forgotten, neglected souls, who had nowhere else to go. By supporting our efforts, you stand with us in our journey of compassion for these creatures, and share in our joy at their continued life. If there are children in the family, perhaps they will want to share at school about the family’s support and the mission of the Sanctuary. Learning about what we do, and why, is the first step towards understanding, and supporting, charitable efforts. Your compassionate giving for the one will have larger resonance for many. 

Sponsorship Program

  • This year-long sponsorship may begin at any time of the year, and continues for a full 12 months. The annual gift of $6,000 may be paid in a single donation or divided into multiple payments with a signed commitment letter for the intended donation schedule.

  • Choose your sponsored equine from a list of eligible candidates, or ask for one to be selected for you! If a preferred equine is already engaged for the year, he/she may be put ‘on reserve’ for their next available sponsorship opportunity.

  • A "Welcome and Thank You" package will be sent to the donor family, including photos and the story of your sponsored equine.

  • A monthly email will be sent to the donor family, sharing details about the sponsored equine’s life and key updates on their health and progress. Private photos are included! That is 12 emails of very special information and stories, just for the donor family.

  • For those families located in the vicinity, or travelling near, we invite you to make a private day trip to the Sanctuary during your year of support. We will take you on a walking tour of the Sanctuary, seeing the barns and fields, and learning about our mission, and of course, time with the equine that is being sponsored! If brushing or petting is possible, that will be included. Some of the wild mustangs or recovering equines may not be able to be touched, but the team will endeavor to provide a safe engagement visit that suits everyone. IF the donor requires motorized transportation within the Sanctuary, for the tour, there are UTV’s here waiting, so the experience is comfortable. 

  • If the family chooses, their name and their sponsorship of the equine will be shared on social media. Many do not want their name public, and we respect all requests for privacy. For those who DO want to celebrate their support, we are happy to share! Donors may also choose to share on their own personal media. Rosemary Farm will defer to NOT sharing unless directed to do so.

  • If the family chooses, their name (or some version of it, perhaps abbreviated) may be shared on the Rosemary Farm website, on the dedicated page for their sponsored equine. Some do not want their name public, and we respect all requests for privacy. Rosemary Farm will defer to NOT sharing unless directed to do so. 

  • At the conclusion of the year-long sponsorship, the donor family is invited to renew with the same, or another, equine. ‘First dibs’ for the same equine will be extended if the donor family so chooses, or perhaps the family is ready to get to know a different equine family member at Rosemary Farm Sanctuary.

Rosemary Farm Sanctuary is home to 100+ equines, rescued from neglect, homelessness, abuse, or imminent slaughter, now respected, cared for, and loved. Compassionate giving from others allows this mission to continue, and the respect and charity shown to these souls is a sacred journey. We invite you and your family to join us.

Thank you for considering Rosemary Farm Sanctuary for your charitable donation.