About the Nonprofit
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Elsie’s Barnyard was established in 2022 to serve families in Ellsworth and surrounding communities.
As parents of a child with special needs, we know the only thing different about raising a child with special needs is there is just…. MORE. More appointments, specialists, medications, phone calls, stress, fear, anxiety, and everything takes a little more time. But with that you also gain MORE. More empathy, respect, compassion, patience, kindness, and most importantly, more love.
We believe families like ours who are dealing with more also need a little more, which is why we have created Elsie’s Barnyard.
The mission at Elsie’s Barnyard is to restore and strengthen the hearts, minds, and souls of children and families facing adverse medical conditions through interacting with animals and nature. Our vision is to be a beacon of peace, hope, and love. We give participants the opportunity to grieve the difficult circumstances they face, acknowledge the adversity around them, and celebrate the progress they have made.
