10/23/2026
We are incredibly humbled, grateful, and honored to share that Across the Spectrum Farmstead has been awarded a $3,000 grant from The Christi Reece Group’s Circle Fund!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the entire Christi Reece Group, and especially to each and every one of their clients who contributed to the Circle Fund and took the time to vote. Your generosity, kindness, and belief in the work being done throughout our community means more to us than we could ever fully express.
As a small nonprofit, we know firsthand how difficult it can be to stretch limited resources while trying to make a meaningful difference. There are always animals to feed, programs to grow, supplies to purchase, and individuals and families counting on us. Sometimes the needs seem bigger than the resources available, but moments like this remind us that we are not doing this work alone.
This $3,000 grant is truly a blessing to our farmstead. A portion of these funds will help us purchase much-needed hay to feed and feed for the animals who play such an important role in everything we do. Our animals are not simply residents of our farm. They are our partners, helping us create meaningful connections, build confidence, encourage communication, and provide a safe, welcoming space for individuals of all abilities.
The remaining funds will help purchase essential supplies for Across the Spectrum Futures, our pilot employment program. This program is especially close to our hearts because it gives autistic individuals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and medically complex individuals opportunities to learn real-world employment skills in a supportive environment. Through hands-on experiences, participants can build independence, develop confidence, learn financial and workplace skills, and experience the pride of earning their own paycheck.
To some, $3,000 may seem like a small piece of a much larger picture. But to our organization, it means full bellies for our animals, new opportunities for our participants, and a little breathing room to continue doing the work we love so deeply.
To the Christi Reece Group and every client who contributed and voted: THANK YOU. Thank you for choosing to invest in your community. Thank you for recognizing the value of small nonprofits. Thank you for believing that individuals of all abilities deserve opportunities to learn, grow, belong, and thrive.
Most importantly, thank you for reminding us that kindness and community support can make an extraordinary difference.
❤️ If our mission touches your heart, we invite you to be part of what comes next.
While this generous grant helps us meet some immediate needs, the everyday work of caring for our animals, maintaining our farmstead, and creating meaningful opportunities for individuals of all abilities continues. Every bale of hay, every donated supply, every shared post, and every gift, no matter the size, helps us keep moving forward.
We know that not everyone is in a position to give financially, and that is okay. Sharing our story, spreading the word, volunteering, or simply cheering us on means more than you know. There are so many ways to make a difference, and every act of kindness matters.
If you feel moved to support our little farmstead and the big dreams growing here, we would be deeply grateful. Your generosity helps us continue building a place where everyone has purpose, opportunity, and a true sense of belonging.
We may be a small organization with big dreams, but it is because of people like you that those dreams continue to become reality.
From the bottom of our hearts, and from every furry, feathered, and human member of our farmstead family, thank you for being part of our journey. 🌈🐴🐐❤️
With love and gratitude,
The Across the Spectrum Farmstead Family
❤️You are seen. You are heard. You are valued. You belong. ❤️
