Freedom Farm - Funding Packet

FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE

STORY OF ONE

Jaymarie came to Freedom Farm from terrible circumstances. She was a homeless teenage girl deemed too young for shelter in the current system, and began to plan for a life in her car. At Freedom Farm, she found the love and support she had been looking for, and she found a new purpose and plan. She found new friends and family to give her the unconditional love she needed to move forward in her life and to guide her on the path to adulthood. She was almost a statistic and now she is a shining example of what can happen when people decide to pour into a young person’s life.

Jaymarie found freedom from her circumstances and a new life at Freedom Farm.

Jaymarie

“I see more of a future now than I ever did before. Even though I don’t know what I want to be, I know that I want to be alive and I feel like that’s more promising.”

OUR WHY

By providing spiritual guidance, necessary resources and assistance, we aim to help them navigate through difficult situations and overcome their challenges. We believe that by investing in those in crisis, we

make a positive and lasting impact on their lives and on society as a whole.

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT:

Unique to the area, Freedom Farm understands the needs of our community and takes a holistic approach to mentoring relationships to help them develop crucial life skills to be successful in their future.

STATS

• 250,000 children are placed into the foster care system every year.

• Approximately 1 out of 4 young adults that age out of foster care this year will become homeless.

• 61.8% of Alabamians aged 12-17 who have depression did not receive any care in the last year.

HOW WE SERVE

With the love of Christ, all things are possible. Freedom Farm recognizes the needs of each individual and aims to lead and guide young adults and children on their journey to success by providing love, guidance and support.

Through a variety of programs, Freedom Farm supports children and young adults of all ages who are currently in crisis and need help managing the crisis and effects of trauma.

THE FREEDOM PROJECT

We provide an afterschool mentorship (grades K-12) to help cultivate healthy relationships and create an atmosphere for children to learn and grow in their relationship with the Lord. Out of our four existing and planned programs, The Freedom Project will continue to operate with our current facilities.

• Peer Interactions

• After School Mentoring and Tutoring

• Equine Emotional Wellness Program

• Counseling & Family Support

• Summer Camps

• School Partnerships and Programs

Hope Home

Hope for the Future

HOME (400SF)

THE HOPE PROJECT

Our hope is to provide spiritual guidance through the love of Christ to each “heir” at Freedom Farm. We want to give hope for a future to young adults who have aged-out of the foster system and/or are in crisis. This will be the first project to receive a new life and walls to house it’s activities.

Ages 18-24

Healthy Relationships

Residential or Off-Campus Living

Education & Career Support

THE HERITAGE PROJECT

This up and coming project will house children in a loving, safe, and Christian family environment. This will ensure the safety and well-being of a child while their parent or guardian seeks help for various reasons. We believe God is able and willing to restore families back to health.

Ages 6-18

Loving Family Atmosphere

Counseling and Mentorship

Emotional and Spiritual Support

Heritage Home

THE RESTORATION PROJECT

After the parent or guardian of a Heritage child is healthy mentally, physically, and emotionally, they will transition back into a home together.This process will be monitored and supported by Freedom Farm staff and social workers to ensure success.

Restoring family unit through the love of Christ

Lifelong relationships and support from a loving community

Parenting and life skills training through-out a year long transitional period

Individual case workers for each parent and their child or children to ensure a safe, healthy and smooth transition

SITE PLAN

Phase 1: Hope Homes

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Phase 2: Heritage Homes

Phase 3: Freedom Farm Office

Phase 4: Restoration Homes

STEWARDSHIP THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

Freedom Farm is working with Third Lens Ministries, a nonprofit organization which manages the project launch process in order to ensure a successful building project for ministries. Kendra Mayton from 356 Architecture + Interiors has volunteered and donated design services on this project, greatly lowering design and planning costs.

The surrounding community has given its support to the project, as Freedom Farm has formed partnerships with Big Oak Ranch which has been influential in the structure of our ministry. Also, the Russell County Commission has joined in and given a sizeable donation to help remodel the Education Center!

Because of these and other partners in the community, this project will move forward in God’s perfect timing and will.

GIVING OPTIONS

With an eligible Foundation Donation you have the opportunity to customize a stone in honor of your contribution. All donations will be invested into the restoration of young adults, children, and families in the community. Freedom Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 86-3679081 As such, your donation is tax-deductible.

HERITAGE HOME (5)

$800,000

A Safe Haven - This 8-bedroom home will house up to 6 “foster” children while their parents receive help for various reasons.

FREEDOM FARM OFFICE (1)

$300,000

A Place to Work and Gather - This 3,000 sq. ft office will hold a study area for young adults on property, a conference room, bathrooms, breakroom, and up to 8 office spaces.

COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (1)

$250,000

A Place to Gather- This multifunctional space will see children and families in the community come together for support, activities, and social interaction.

HOPE HOME (10)

$60,000

A New Beginning - After an intake process and months of life skill classes, mock interviews, schooling, job placement and much more, this one bedroom 400 sq. ft house will be a perfect start for a young adult to start living independently.

POND (1)

$7,000

Beautiful and Functional - The Freedom Farm pond is not only for its appealing natural beauty but will also supply the dirt needed to elevate and level ground for future infrastructures on property.

PRAYER ROCKS (5)

$1,000

Time of Reflection - Freedom Farm prayer rocks will be strategically placed around the site for a space and time away to spend quality and personal time with the Lord.

PICNIC TABLES (10)

$500

Building Community - Picnic tables are great to fellowship around and for friends and family to play games, eat, or hang out. It can also be a quiet place to read a book or study. These tables will help create a community environment which is vital to success.

To impact in the next 5 years, 500 kids

$ 7,000,000 we need to raise

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