The founders at B Walker Ranch were thrilled to be interviewed by the Contra Costa Times. That excitement, however, paled in comparison to the way they felt when they learned that the papers review of the non-profit was the feature article on the front page!
Brief excerpt: “The ranch, a nonprofit, would receive enough state funding to cover its day-to-day operations, said Mitchell, noting that doesn’t include money the ranch could make from what it produces. B Walker Ranch’s goal is to be self-sustaining once the ranch is built. All that is needed is the necessary capital to build/remodel and then the licensing process with the state and regional agencies will begin.
B Walker Ranch is envisioned as a model for similar facilities. The women also plan to invite colleges to use the ranch as an “educational training ground” for autism-related issues, Stanley said.
For now, 26-year-old Ben Walker Stanley, the ranch’s namesake, looks forward to feeding animals and riding tractors. Living in Brentwood, Stanley spends most of his days helping to deliver food for the Meals on Wheels program.”
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Solano County ranch would give those with autism a purpose, a place
Thanks to the determination of our Founders, and the generosity of our donors, we have the land to implement our vision of an adult special needs day program! Join our founders and KPIX5 news as they tour the new land with B Walker Ranch’s namesake.
#GivingTuesday was a special day at B Walker Ranch – as our adult day program for individuals with Autism received a shipment of mature olive trees from Olivi Nursery. We cannot properly express our gratitude, nor just how much these sort of donations help complete our vision for BWR.
20 year old Olive trees will root quickly, once we plant them this weekend. Soon, they will start to bear fruit, and our day program will be able to add olive harvesting, and olive pressing to our growing list of activities. Is there any greater sense of satisfaction than watching something you plant bear fruit?
The Daily Republic is writing a series of articles about the evolution of our Suisun Valley Ranch! Building the Ranch is a labor of love, as these articles explain.