22
Mar
2011
March 16, 2011 (Davenport, IA) - Juan Diez Rancheros is celebrating their 1st anniversary with their annual open house and barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, May 21 from 3 - 8 PM at their facilities located at the former zoo area of Fejervary Park at 1800 W 12th Street in Davenport. Activities include a guided grounds tour, pony rides, children's games, live music, a barbecue dinner and a silent auction. Tickets are $10 for adults and children ages 12 and up, $5 for kids 2 - 11 and $35 for families of 5 or more. Proceeds from the event will be used to continue Juan Diez Rancheros program of providing alternative outlet sessions with horses at no charge to children that are in counseling due to abuse or emotional trauma.
"Our first year has been truly remarkable. Over 100 children from the Quad Cities benefited from the program. In addition, counselors within the Davenport Community Schools have started enrolling students in the program," said Michele Allison, Juan Diez Rancheros Executive Director and Founder. "I am so proud of the strides we made in 2010 and am looking forward to 2011 as we build towards reaching our goal of serving 300 children a year."
Founded in 2010, Juan Diez Rancheros is a non-profit organization, operating on proceeds from the annual fundraiser, public donations and grants. This event is an excellent opportunity for the public to come out and learn more about the program and services available to children in need. Each dollar contributed will go directly back into the program and will not only benefit the children, but will help provide the basic needs for sustaining the good health of the horses. This fundraiser is an opportunity for the public to invest in a program that has the power to change lives and provide emotional hope and healing to the adults of tomorrow in our community.
Juan Diez Rancheros is a nonprofit organization providing sessions with horses to children and young adults from ages 5 to 24 that are currently receiving counseling or some form of structured mentorship. Led by Michele and her team of 10 extraordinary horses, and the safe and private environment provides an alternative outlet for children who have not previously responded to conventional counseling. Visit their website at www.jdrhorses.org .
For additional information, contact Michele Allison at M.Allison1010@gmail.com
"Our first year has been truly remarkable. Over 100 children from the Quad Cities benefited from the program. In addition, counselors within the Davenport Community Schools have started enrolling students in the program," said Michele Allison, Juan Diez Rancheros Executive Director and Founder. "I am so proud of the strides we made in 2010 and am looking forward to 2011 as we build towards reaching our goal of serving 300 children a year."
Founded in 2010, Juan Diez Rancheros is a non-profit organization, operating on proceeds from the annual fundraiser, public donations and grants. This event is an excellent opportunity for the public to come out and learn more about the program and services available to children in need. Each dollar contributed will go directly back into the program and will not only benefit the children, but will help provide the basic needs for sustaining the good health of the horses. This fundraiser is an opportunity for the public to invest in a program that has the power to change lives and provide emotional hope and healing to the adults of tomorrow in our community.
Juan Diez Rancheros is a nonprofit organization providing sessions with horses to children and young adults from ages 5 to 24 that are currently receiving counseling or some form of structured mentorship. Led by Michele and her team of 10 extraordinary horses, and the safe and private environment provides an alternative outlet for children who have not previously responded to conventional counseling. Visit their website at www.jdrhorses.org .
For additional information, contact Michele Allison at M.Allison1010@gmail.com
