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Job Skills. ELSA partnered with Miller Career and Transition Center to offer job skills weekly at the ranch for the “Farming Independence” students during 2013 school year. Young adults with special needs Read more.
As a non profit organization we offer Animal Assisted Growth And Learning and garden programs in a ranch setting for youth, families, adults and groups, including those diagnosed with autism and other special needs, using rescued horses and ranch animals. Our programs inspire new approaches to everyday life and promote healthy relationships. Jump in and join the experience. Maybe you’ve ridden a horse. Have you hugged one?
ELSA works to benefit individuals and families challenged with special needs as well as disadvantaged youth and communities by facilitating connections to animals and garden. Since launching in 2009, ELSA has connected over 1,000 children, young adults, families and individuals, including those diagnosed with autism, with rescued horses and ranch animals to build confidence, social skills, and sensory awareness.
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RANCH EVENTS & PROGRAMS:
FUNDRAISERS
Thank you to....William Shatner’s 23rd Annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show !!
ELSA was selected as a charity beneficiary at the April 27th event! We grabbed our boots and galloped over for a charity horse show like we’ve never seen! A dinner party and country western concert featuring Vince Gil topped off the evening. Read more..
ELSA CONNECTS COMMUNITY
We connect groups, schools, agencies and other non-profits to the ranch setting to benefit from an animal growth and learning experience. Animal connections and nature activities offer a unique learning opportunity and memorable experiences. Learning ranch skills and . Read more....
VOLUNTEERS
Whether you have horse experience or just enjoy animals, there’s lots to help out with at the ranch. Join us WEDNESDAYS 4:00 - 6:00 pm starting May 1 at Great Spirits Ranch . RSVP info@ELSAinc.org for ranch address. Read more....
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SEED to TABLE EXPERIENCE -- ELSA Teams up with MUSE School!
Starting April 25th, ELSA teams with MUSE School in Calabasas to open the gates for young adult students with disabilities to experience planning, planting and maintaining an organic ranch garden. Stay tuned. We’ll be posting pictures soon. Please donate to support this new program!
Take a look at ELSA’s previous seasons in the garden. Read more..
