September Tales from the Ranch "It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill Hello Friends!
We just hosted a retreat for our Young Professional Board members and being with this special group is always a reminder of the importance of our work. As I often tell people, the YPB is my favorite part of what we have accomplished thus far with Tall Tales.
This board is a neuro-diverse group that is equally comprised of young adults with and without disabilities. They sit on various committees where they work to further our mission and to demonstrate the beauty of diversity...together. I have witnessed the pride and satisfaction of the ambassadors as they contribute and share their ideas-to have a real seat at a table that has not been accessible to them before. I watch the volunteers as they work with and interact with peers who may think a bit differently than they do; but most importantly, I celebrate observing this group getting to know one another and learning how to best support each other, while helping to further our mission.
This board continually demonstrates what Tall Tales is all about-that there is inherent value in everyone, that each person has something to contribute and that when we make space for diversity, beautiful things are born-like our new coffee trailer business that will begin next year.
When you support TTR, our Young Professional Board is one of the programs that you are helping to encourage and it is because of your generosity that this group was formed. Thank you for believing in our mission and our work!
In gratitude,
Susan Mooney, Founder/Fairy Godmother
WE KICKED OFF THE YEAR WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN THAT WILL BRING OUR COMMUNITY TO LIFE, and we are pleased to report that we are making steady forward progress, thanks to a number of foundations and families pledging the gifts needed to make it happen. Thank you to our founding funders:
Sue and Brian Bell
The Brian and Patty Haas Charitable Foundation
The Hepner Family
Karen and Joel Levitz
Mary and Tom Rogers
The Schoelzel Family Foundation
The Shirley Strait Foundation
Julia Vean NEXT STEP: completion of the construction documents, which our builders will use for construction
QUESTIONS REGARDING STRUCTURING YOUR ONE-TIME OR MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE?
Please contact Heather Lauren Quiroga, Development Director, at 720.227.5363 or Heather@talltalesranch.org
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Tall Tales Coffee Company We are so excited about the purchase of a trailer that we will use for our new venture-the Tall Tales Coffee Company. We are customizing the trailer for our mobile coffee business that will not only produce income, but will offer employment opportunities for our friends who are living with special needs.
Our goal is to have the trailer hit the road in 2022 to further demonstrate the many talents of our ambassadors.
Caramel Apple Sales To kick off the fall season, we are selling some delicious, gluten free Granny Smith apples dipped in caramel and chocolate and set in almond toffee crunch! These beautiful, handcrafted apples are $10 each, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Tall Tales Ranch. You can order using the button below and we will notify you when your order is ready for pickup at the TTR office- 3740 South Jason Street Englewood, CO 80110. Last day to place an order is Monday, November 1st.
We are so grateful to Megan Sevier and her husband, Dr. Robert Fante, for making the apples, sponsoring this campaign and supporting Tall Tales!
UPCOMING EVENTS
9.22 through 9.25 (at your convenience) Developmental Pathways free virtual event, Hearts of Glass documentary Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH) of Jackson, Wyoming — a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that provides meaningful, inclusive employment for people with disabilities
9.25 Big Dig at the historic Schweiger Ranch A benefit for the American Cancer Society; 9am - 3pm
9.30 Developmental Pathways Shining Stars Virtual Gala & Silent Auction Tall Tales Ranch is honored to be a beneficiary of this free virtual event, which is raising funds to support accessible and affordable residential options for people in our community; 5:30pm - 6:30pm
10.9 City of Lone Tree's Fall Festival at the historic Schweiger Ranch Come find the Tall Tales ambassadors at our caramel apple stand from 10am to 2pm
12.4 Austrian Christmas at Schweiger Ranch Join in the fun of this annual celebration of the Austrians who settled the Ranch in 1874. This free event is from 11am-5pm and is a great way to ring in the holiday season!
2021 Board of Directors
Tim Batz, President Mark Gray, Vice President Sue Wertz, Treasurer Michael Yourtz, Secretary Peggy Bernardis Laura McKenna Pat Mooney Tony Saponaro Wendy Wanger
2021 Young Professional Board
Sam Waggener, President Alex Beetham Andrew Carlson Katie Faldella Austin Good Casey Gunning Sarah Gutierrez Michael Hazlehurst Hannah Hepner Andrew Hinners Alison Hradek Stephanie Levine Meaghan McGann Ross Mooney Tony Saponaro Grant Simon Sammi Sommers Brenna Yallop Kelsey Yallop Sarah Yourtz Our Contact Information |