November 2025 Update
During this season of thanksgiving we are more acutely aware of all that we have to be thankful for. What a blessing and privilege it is to serve our community. We are grateful for all of the participants and families that come to the farm each year – you are an inspiration and a blessing. We are grateful to serve alongside the most dedicated, passionate, and selfless volunteers – thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus! We are grateful to all of the individuals and businesses that support the mission financially – this work could not happen without your faithful giving! We are grateful to our dedicated Board of Directors – thank you for your leadership and for championing the mission. And above all, we are grateful for God’s provision and care for all who visit Renew. We are grateful for the redeeming work that He is doing in and through Renew.
Let’s close out 2025 overflowing with gratitude for all He has done and continues to do. Let’s live thank-full.
College Students Pour Into the Mission
A very hardworking group of students from Illinois State University’s Encounter Campus Ministry traveled to Michigan to spend some time serving and blessing Renew. The team worked at the farm for two days doing all sorts of projects, including mucking paddocks, cleaning the barn and tack, helping with office projects, and so much more. What a blessing you all have been to Renew!
A Special Visit
This past month Renew had some very special visitors to the farm. Yadah Ramirez, the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland’s Director of Community Impact, and a group of high school students were able to tour the farm, learn about the mission at Renew, interact with the horses, and experience some programming. “The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC),” Yadah explained, “is a group of local high school students who are responsible for reviewing and recommending grants for programs that benefit area youth. The mission of the YAC is to empower young people, involve them in the community, and teach them about philanthropy while they serve as stewards through grantmaking.”
“YAC members meet at least once a month during the school year for grantmaking, site visits to local organizations, and learning about community needs and philanthropy,” Yadah continued. “Site visits are an important part to the experience because when they get to meet the passionate people running programs that have received community endowment funding and hear the stories behind the impact numbers, it helps them understand where support is needed and why their grant decisions matter. The visit to Renew was particularly inspiring and made our YAC students even more excited to help create positive change for youth and their families in our area.”
In 2024, Renew was a recipient of a multi-year year grant that helped fund Phase Two of the Ride with Renew capital campaign and will help to fund the expansion of REAL (Renew Equine Assisted Learning) programs that serve veterans and first responders (Standing Watch) and children affected by adoption and/or foster care (Pony Pals).
We are grateful to the YAC group for coming out to Renew and for their commitment to improving lives in our community!
Carolyn Stich Painting Party
This year’s Carolyn Stich Painting Party was a memorable and fun evening! Over seventy people gathered in the arena to paint with friends. There were lots of snacks, laughter, and so much creativity. We are already excited to see you back next year! A special thank you to Carolyn for sharing her talent with us – we are grateful!
Holiday Events are Right Around the Corner
We hope you are able to join us on the farm for this festive event If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Cassie at communications@renewtrc.org.
Christmas Hug A Horse and Open House
Monday, December 15 from 5:00-6:30P
Renew TRC
Everyone is invited to the farm to help fill the horses’ stockings, eat some yummies goodies, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and more. Please wear close-toed shoes.
New Online Store
Renew is excited to be partnering with Homestead Tee to offer you a variety of stylish and comfortable Renew apparel. Located in Hamilton, Homestead Tee is conveniently located to offer you free pick up of your orders. Or pay to have your orders shipped directly to your home.
We are thrilled to begin this new partnership and so grateful that Homestead Tee will donate a portion of every sale back to Renew!
Lots of great Christmas gift items for everyone! Thank you for partnering in the mission in this way and for proudly sharing Renew in the community with every purchase!
Your partnership had a tremendous impact on our community in 2024. Take a look at the full Impact Report and celebrate with us all that God has done through your generosity and service.
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