We'll take it off your hands! De-clutter your life
and help out a great cause at the same time!
Has it been years since you were able to park your
car in the garage? Is your house so cluttered that
your family is threatening to have you on an
episode of ‘Hoarders’? We can help!
Tack-a-holics? Do you have 20 halters, and only
1 horse? If you have 5 saddles and only one back
side, if you can no longer open the door to your
tack room for all the stuff, we can help!
We are already collecting donations for the
annual Refuge Ranch benefit garage and tack sale
which will be held May 4 & 5 at 313 Winter Park,
Chatham, IL. We are accepting your gently used
children's clothing, household goods, horse tack,
etc. Refuge is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
which means that on top of the warm fuzzies
you'll get from doing a good deed, all of your
donations are tax deductible!
Items can be dropped of at the Ranch by
appointment. We are also looking for individuals
or churches who are willing to set up a collection
drive for donations for the sale. If you are
interested: email chris@refuge-ranch.org.
and help out a great cause at the same time!
Has it been years since you were able to park your
car in the garage? Is your house so cluttered that
your family is threatening to have you on an
episode of ‘Hoarders’? We can help!
Tack-a-holics? Do you have 20 halters, and only
1 horse? If you have 5 saddles and only one back
side, if you can no longer open the door to your
tack room for all the stuff, we can help!
We are already collecting donations for the
annual Refuge Ranch benefit garage and tack sale
which will be held May 4 & 5 at 313 Winter Park,
Chatham, IL. We are accepting your gently used
children's clothing, household goods, horse tack,
etc. Refuge is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
which means that on top of the warm fuzzies
you'll get from doing a good deed, all of your
donations are tax deductible!
Items can be dropped of at the Ranch by
appointment. We are also looking for individuals
or churches who are willing to set up a collection
drive for donations for the sale. If you are
interested: email chris@refuge-ranch.org.
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| 2012 Calendar of Events |
| REFUGE RANCH |
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March
3 - Mentor Training Starts
31 - 10:00 Ranch prayer
and work day
April
2 - Season officially begins
14 - Ranch Fellowship
5:30 p.m.
May
4 - 5 - Garage Sale
19 - Ranch Fellowship -
Sarah Swenson Concert
June
2 - Round Up! CANCELLED!
8-17 - RANCH CLOSED
Camp
23 - Ranch Fellowship
29 - 30 - Midwest Ranch
Fellowship
July
7 - Round Up!
YAM Service Day
14 - Ranch Fellowship
August
11 - Round Up!
25 - Ranch Fellowship
September
8 - Round Up
October
13 - 5th Annual Mane Event!
27 - Volunteer Cookout
3 - Mentor Training Starts
31 - 10:00 Ranch prayer
and work day
April
2 - Season officially begins
14 - Ranch Fellowship
5:30 p.m.
May
4 - 5 - Garage Sale
19 - Ranch Fellowship -
Sarah Swenson Concert
June
2 - Round Up! CANCELLED!
8-17 - RANCH CLOSED
Camp
23 - Ranch Fellowship
29 - 30 - Midwest Ranch
Fellowship
July
7 - Round Up!
YAM Service Day
14 - Ranch Fellowship
August
11 - Round Up!
25 - Ranch Fellowship
September
8 - Round Up
October
13 - 5th Annual Mane Event!
27 - Volunteer Cookout
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| 3845 Delay Rd Pawnee, IL 62558 217-498-7679 email: refuge@refuge-ranch.org |
| Check out our quarterly newsletter. If you would like to be added to our mailing list contact Chris. |
| Thank You! |
| Meet Remi! |
Remi is one of 26 severely neglected horses
that were turned over to the Central Illinois
these were the lucky ones. Nearly a dozen
other horses were found on the property
already dead.
This poor boy came to us completely
emaciated, lacking any body fat and muscle.
In addition, he arrived with a horrific lice
infestation that has left him with huge bald
patches over his body.
Remi has come a long way since his arrival.
He is now a healthy weight, has learned to
lead nicely, and is learning to accept fly
spray, baths, and general handling. We
hope to get him started under saddle this
Spring!
that were turned over to the Central Illinois
these were the lucky ones. Nearly a dozen
other horses were found on the property
already dead.
This poor boy came to us completely
emaciated, lacking any body fat and muscle.
In addition, he arrived with a horrific lice
infestation that has left him with huge bald
patches over his body.
Remi has come a long way since his arrival.
He is now a healthy weight, has learned to
lead nicely, and is learning to accept fly
spray, baths, and general handling. We
hope to get him started under saddle this
Spring!
To the many churches, businesses, and individuals who have come alongside the Ranch
to support us with services, donations, prayers and encouragement, there is no way we
could express our gratitude fully. Without you we could not possibly continue to offer
our services, free of charge to horses, kids, and families in central Illinois. The following
list are those who donated items for our silent auction, or stepped up as sponsors of our
5th annual Mane Event. Despite rain all around us, the weather remained beautiful at
the Ranch for most of the day and we had a fantastic turn out. Thank you to these
awesome businesses and individuals for your support!
to support us with services, donations, prayers and encouragement, there is no way we
could express our gratitude fully. Without you we could not possibly continue to offer
our services, free of charge to horses, kids, and families in central Illinois. The following
list are those who donated items for our silent auction, or stepped up as sponsors of our
5th annual Mane Event. Despite rain all around us, the weather remained beautiful at
the Ranch for most of the day and we had a fantastic turn out. Thank you to these
awesome businesses and individuals for your support!
Advance Auto Parts
Adventure Dive & Travel
Andrew Fitzgibbon
Applebees
Augie's Front Burner
Basksin Robbins
Bike Tek
BJ's
Bonnie Ruebush
Brahler Tire & Auto Center
Brandt Consolidated, Inc.
Bunn-O-Matic
Cafe Moxo
Cndlewood Suites
Charlie Parker's
Checkpoint Tire
Cheddar's
Cherry Berry
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Chili's
Chuck E. Cheese
Cold Stone Creamery
Dairy Queen, Auburn
Dairy Queen, Virden
D'Arcy's Pint
Del's Popcorn Shop
Denney Jewelers
DiCarlo's
Edgewood Golf Club
Fat Willy's
Golden Frog Cafe
Gold's Gym
Healthy Image - Christi Huss
Hickory River Smokehouse
Hiller TIre & Auto
Horse Creek Outfitters
Horse Quest
Jay & Krissy Huber
Adventure Dive & Travel
Andrew Fitzgibbon
Applebees
Augie's Front Burner
Basksin Robbins
Bike Tek
BJ's
Bonnie Ruebush
Brahler Tire & Auto Center
Brandt Consolidated, Inc.
Bunn-O-Matic
Cafe Moxo
Cndlewood Suites
Charlie Parker's
Checkpoint Tire
Cheddar's
Cherry Berry
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Chili's
Chuck E. Cheese
Cold Stone Creamery
Dairy Queen, Auburn
Dairy Queen, Virden
D'Arcy's Pint
Del's Popcorn Shop
Denney Jewelers
DiCarlo's
Edgewood Golf Club
Fat Willy's
Golden Frog Cafe
Gold's Gym
Healthy Image - Christi Huss
Hickory River Smokehouse
Hiller TIre & Auto
Horse Creek Outfitters
Horse Quest
Jay & Krissy Huber
John Geyston's Martial Arts
Judy Marlow
Kate Turner
Kimberly Shroyer
King Pin Lanes
Knight's Action Park
Lauterbach
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.
Long Bridge Golf Course
Longhorn Steakhouse
Los Rancheros
Main Street Tire & Auto
Maldaner's
Marine Bank
Missy's Crazy House of Baking
Monical's Pizza
Nancy Barry
Olive Garden
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Osaka
Outback Steakhouse
Papa Murphy's
Peoria Chiefs
Piper Glen Golf Course
Pizza Hut
Quaker Steak & Lube
Red Lobster
Robert's Seafood
Ron Duff, ReMax Professionals
Ruggless Automotive
Sangamon Auditorium
Scheels
Sean & Megan Layendecker
Showtime Lanes
Siever's Equipment
Skateland South
Judy Marlow
Kate Turner
Kimberly Shroyer
King Pin Lanes
Knight's Action Park
Lauterbach
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.
Long Bridge Golf Course
Longhorn Steakhouse
Los Rancheros
Main Street Tire & Auto
Maldaner's
Marine Bank
Missy's Crazy House of Baking
Monical's Pizza
Nancy Barry
Olive Garden
O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Osaka
Outback Steakhouse
Papa Murphy's
Peoria Chiefs
Piper Glen Golf Course
Pizza Hut
Quaker Steak & Lube
Red Lobster
Robert's Seafood
Ron Duff, ReMax Professionals
Ruggless Automotive
Sangamon Auditorium
Scheels
Sean & Megan Layendecker
Showtime Lanes
Siever's Equipment
Skateland South
Smokey Bones
Snap Fitness
St. Louis Cardinals
Starbucks
Strike N Spare
Terra Bella
The Rail
Tractor Supply Company
Twist n Swirlz
United Community Bank
Westwoods Lodge
Wilkerson's Service Center
Wing's Etc.
Snap Fitness
St. Louis Cardinals
Starbucks
Strike N Spare
Terra Bella
The Rail
Tractor Supply Company
Twist n Swirlz
United Community Bank
Westwoods Lodge
Wilkerson's Service Center
Wing's Etc.