Run Free Ranch

Mar 29, 2011 by Mama Holli

My friend is building a ranch! Not just any ranch, but a very special ranch for some very special kids!

A vision, a dream for a way to make a difference, was born 25 years ago while tutoring youth from the Cabrini Green Projects of Chicago. As I listened to the challenges in their everyday life, I imagined one day opening a camp to enhance and nurture many of the life skills that can be corrupted by the culture of poverty. I knew that I did not want children’s demographics or their socioeconomic status to define who they were or would become as adults. I knew that with careful and thoughtful planning and dynamic leadership, this vision and dream could exist and be real. I knew that I wanted to guide this vision that would guide these children. That was twenty-five years ago. Today, I am proud to be able to say to you:

Welcome to Run Free Ranch.

A NOTE FROM SHARON

http://www.runfreeranch.org/

The first summer at Run Free Ranch is in its implementation phase because of so many incredible people who can truly SEE what Run Free Ranch can do for young people by expanding their horizons. I hope that you will become inspired to get involved in whatever capacity you can. I appreciate your time & consideration and look forward to working with you on behalf of the children. We can all take part in something beyond ourselves, simply by giving of ourselves, our talents and our resources.