To Whom it may concern:

My name is Holly Janik, the Assistant Program Director of Haven Acres, a non-profit youth ranch in Hampton, MN.

We would like to respectfully request a donation for our 10th Year Anniversary Gala which will be held February 25th, 2023. Many businesses contribute tickets, a gift card, or a basket of items that can be placed in our Silent Auction. Your donation will allow us to continue offering mentorship to youth free of charge while bringing attention to your business. Organizations choosing to donate will be gratefully acknowledged on the event’s brochure, on social media, and on our website.

Our 10th Anniversary Flannel Gala is a flannel-themed fundraiser dinner, with funds going towards our ranch mentorship program for at-risk youth in the Twin Cities. We will serve a country dinner, share stories of life transformation, and provide an opportunity for others to join our work. This is our most important fundraiser of the year and we are hoping to raise $40,000 towards the annual program budget to continue offering all sessions free of charge. We anticipate 200-300 people attending.

Here is a little about what we do at Haven Acres:

Haven Acres is a faith-based youth mentorship ranch that pairs rescued or adopted horses with at-risk youth in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Established in 2013, the design pairs one child, ages 9-17, with a mentor and a horse that work together, free of charge, each week for a 90-minute session during the summer. The kids help with chores around the farm and learn basic horsemanship, all the while building trust, confidence, and a good work ethic. Since most of the horses have been neglected or cast off for some reason, a mutually beneficial relationship develops between the horse and the child. Guided by a supportive mentor, opportunities arise for both the horses and kids to experience God’s transformational love which ultimately leads them through the process of healing and restoration.

Thank you so very much for considering our request! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
 
Holly Janik

Assistant Program Director