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‘We’re Speechless’: Local Sanctuary CRUSHES Fundraising Goal, Saves Lives
How a Small Animal Sanctuary Got a Huge Surprise: The Foreverland Farm Story
The Big Problem
Imagine you run a safe, happy home for 110 animals — horses, pigs, goats, a donkey, cows, and even a turkey named Rumor. You love them all. But one day, you look at your bank account and realize: you don’t have enough money to keep going.
That’s exactly what happened to Foreverland Farm in Mt. Orab, Ohio.
Important Point
Foreverland Farm is a nonprofit animal sanctuary. That means they don’t make money — they survive on donations from kind people. When donations drop, animals suffer.
Why Were They in Trouble?
- Founded in 2018, bought their 15-acre farm 3 years ago
- Home to 110 rescued animals
- Donations dropped 50% from normal levels
- Had 50 requests from the community to take in more animals in need
- Had to say "no" to every single one — they simply couldn’t afford it
The Plan: A Fundraiser with a Match
Brittney Kane, the founder and director, came up with a plan:
| Goal | What It Meant |
|---|---|
| Raise $10,000 by end of July | A private foundation promised to match it with another $10,000 |
| Total possible: $20,000 | Would help cover food, vet care, and shelter for months |
It was a good plan. But then something amazing happened.
Local 12 News Changes Everything
Local 12 (WKRC) ran a story about Foreverland Farm’s struggle on Tuesday night.
What happened next?
- Donations started pouring in that very night
- The story aired again the next morning
- People shared it on Facebook and social media
- It went viral in the best way possible
Shocking Result
Instead of $10,000 — they raised about $62,000 from donors!
With the $10,000 matching grant, that’s $72,000 total!
Who Gave? Everyday Heroes
- One monumental gift: $15,000 from a single donor
- Hundreds of others: Gave $10, $25, $50, $100 — whatever they could
- Brittney Kane’s reaction:
"It’s such a shocking number… beyond anything we thought would happen."
What This Means for the Animals
| Before the Story | After the Story |
|---|---|
| Couldn’t help 50 animals in need | Stable funding for several months |
| Operations nearly halted | Can focus on long-term sustainability |
| Constant worry about money | Board president texted: "The community cares about you." |
Brittney said:
"The community does care about us and what we do and the animals, and that makes me feel overwhelmingly grateful."
What’s Next? The $1/Month Dream
Brittney isn’t stopping there. Starting Sunday, she’s launching a new campaign:
Goal: 50,000 people donating $1/month
Why?
- $1/month × 50,000 people = $600,000/year
- That would make Foreverland Farm financially secure forever
- No more turning away animals in need
- No more sleepless nights worrying about hay and vet bills
Think about it:
One dollar. Less than a coffee. Once a month.
50,000 people doing that = a safe home for 110+ animals — forever.
Summary: The Power of Community
- A small sanctuary was days from crisis
- One local news story sparked a wave of kindness
- Ordinary people gave what they could — $10, $25, $100
- Together, they raised $72,000 — 7x the original goal
- Now, the farm is stable and dreaming bigger
The lesson?
You don’t need to be rich to change lives. You just need to care — and act.
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
1. What is Foreverland Farm?
A nonprofit animal sanctuary in Brown County, Ohio, founded in 2018. They give forever homes to farm animals like horses, pigs, goats, cows, donkeys, and turkeys (including one named Rumor!).
2. Why did they need money so badly?
Donations dropped 50%, so they couldn’t afford food, vet care, or shelter costs. They had to turn away 50 animals who needed help.
3. How did the news story help?
After Local 12 aired their story, thousands of people saw it, shared it, and donated — raising $62,000 in days, plus a $10,000 match.
4. Can I still help?
Yes! Visit foreverlandfarm.org to donate. Soon, you can join the $1/month campaign to help make them sustainable forever.
5. Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes! Foreverland Farm is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductible in the U.S.
Want to Help?
Visit: foreverlandfarm.org
Follow them on social media
Share their story — that’s how it started!
Sign up for $1/month when the campaign launches Sunday
One story. One community. 110 animals safe.
That’s the power of caring.
