and the chickens and ducks announce another new day, our apprentices gather with purpose. They meet in the farmhouse to discuss the day’s plans, share a few laughs and choose their duties before heading out. Some make their way to the gardens and fields to plant and tend- hands deep in the soil, toiling with intention, laughter carried on the wind. Others help feed the animals, wash freshly picked vegetables, stock shelves in the farm store, or prepare meals in our teaching kitchen.

Everywhere you look there’s a quiet rhythm of growth, not just of plants, but of people.

Every seed sown here at Homesteads for Hope is more than a crop, it’s an opportunity. Our apprentices learn, create and connect in ways that bring confidence, friendship and pride. They leave each day with the kind of joy that only comes from meaningful work, shared smiles and belonging.

As we move forward into 2026, we’re refocusing our programs to nurture both the land and the lives that make this place bloom. We’re planting the seeds of the next chapter and we need your help!

Your gift today sows your support for a future:

• where our kitchen stays full of laughter and learning.

• where the gardens and farmland grow abundance and purpose side by side with those that flourish here.

• where every apprentice can keep discovering what they’re capable of.

When you give to Homesteads for Hope, you’re not just making a donation, you’re planting hope itself. And that hope grows in every corner of this farm, from the first tomato blossom to the proud smile of someone who’s just learned a new skill.

Thank you for believing in what we grow here and in the people who make it beautiful.

With gratitude,

Jenny Brongo & the Homesteads for Hope Family