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Special K Ranch provides family oriented Christian homes for adults who have developmental disabilities, on a working ranch. Although unaffiliated, the program has a strong Christian emphasis in philosophy and practice.
Contributions are received from community service clubs, churches, individuals, and private and corporate foundations. It is the goal of the ranch to become as self-sufficient as possible through income from ranch production, i.e.; livestock, greenhouse and nursery, and garden produce sales.
Special K Ranch is located on 230 acres, 10 miles West of Park City and 8 miles East of Columbus, Montana. The property is bordered on the north by Interstate 90 and on the south by the Yellowstone River. It is accessible by taking the frontage road from either Park City or Columbus.
The ranch serves both men and women, ages 18 and older, whose primary disability is mental retardation. The program is designed to serve people who may need to live within a supportive community all of their lives. It is not designed to deal with those individuals exhibiting extreme behavior, emotional disturbances, or criminal delinquency. Residents to be admitted must have the ability to manage primary self-help skills and to communicate basic needs. Special K Ranch serves 24 people in six separate residences.
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Shooting for the Future
Special K Ranch
26thAnnual Fundraising Dinner
Tuesday April 10th
At the Billings Holiday Inn Trade Center
- The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the evening begins with a silent auction and socializing with residents, staff, and friends of Special K Ranch.
- Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. followed by introductions, information about the residents daily life at the ranch shared by the residents, and the announcement of Resident of the Year and Most Improved Resident of the Year
- A live auction that is a little different. The auctioneer will call for bidders to cover the cost of one or more of the parts of two new greenhouses that have had the different parts priced out. Participants will receive a certificate and picture of the greenhouse complex.
Be a Table Host: If you live close enough to attend this event we would invite you to consider being a table host. There is no cost to hosting a table you would just be committing to fill a table for eight people.
To learn more contact Brenda at 406 322-5520 or email
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Be a Sponsor: Another way that you can participate is by making a sponsor gift and being recognized in the program. Sponsors are recognized at four levels: Herders $250 - $499; Partner $500 - $999; Barons $1,000 – 2,499; Directors Club $2,500 and above. (Sponsor gifts must be at the office by April 1st to be in the program.)
6 December 2011
The December 2011 edition of The Herder newsletter is now available. |
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