Welcome!
EmpoweRanch provides holistic, inclusive, accessible educational and therapeutic outdoor recreation to improve quality of life for underserved communities in the Phoenix-metro area, especially urban youth and veterans.
🎥 ABC15 Arizona “Helping Kids Go Places” Award
Featured story airing today
This award was given to EmpoweRanch for the life-changing experiences we provide through our RANCH Kids℠ program. The story highlights the very work donors make possible: accessible, inclusive programs that help kids thrive.
⭐ Featured In the News ⭐
EmpoweRanch is being recognized for impact that donors make possible.
Our programs give youth, families, veterans, and people of all abilities a place to grow, connect, and heal through animals and nature, and the community is taking notice.
Thanks to the support of people like you, EmpoweRanch continues to be a place where kids build confidence, veterans find connection, and families experience meaningful outdoor recreation together.
🎥 FOX10 – Powerful Community Impact and Service at EmpoweRanch
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This feature captures how EmpoweRanch creates safe, inclusive, hands-on learning and therapeutic recreation for youth, veterans, families, and people of all abilities with supporters driving our mission forward! Thanks to Fox 10 Phoenix for showcasing the volunteer-driven, impactful work we do at EmpoweRanch. We welcome individuals and groups, including corporate volunteer groups like the incredible team at Howard Hughes Cares!
EmpoweRanch invites you to our
7th Annual
Spirit of the Season Celebration!
You’re invited! FREE family-friendly community event for all ages and abilities Sat, Dec 20th 1pm-4pm to spread joy and holiday cheer at EmpoweRanch!
RSVP BELOW!
Winter Camps for kids are HERE!
Sign your child up for a week of fun, learning, & adventure at EmpoweRanch!
CLICK HERE FOR WINTER CAMPS!
Winter Camp I Mon-Wed Dec 22nd-24th, 2025
Winter Camp II Mon-Wed Dec 29th-Dec 31st
Register for RANCH Kids℠!
Join us for EmpoweRanch RANCH Kids℠ After School Program on Tuesdays!
registration opens soon!
Experience six adventure-filled weeks with animals, friends, and fun at the ranch!
Support Life-Changing Programs at EmpoweRanch
Your tax-deductible gift supports EmpoweRanch’s inclusive, nature-based and animal-supported programs for youth, families, veterans, and people of all abilities. Your support funds program scholarships, accessible outdoor healing and growth, and the care of the animals who make this work possible.
Day at the Ranch℠
Adaptive Group Educational & Therapeutic Field Trips
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create your group’s adventure at EmpoweRanch!
Dance, roll, scoot, or stroll into new outdoor adventures with EmpoweRanch! This welcoming introduction to all things outdoors, animals, and FUN is customized for your group’s unique abilities, needs, interests, and goals. This is a great opportunity for participants (and staff) to get out of their comfort zones and into the great outdoors!
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Pathways℠
Vocational Program
EmpoweRanch Pathways℠ is a ranch-based vocational program that helps people of all abilities build real-world job skills, confidence, and independence through structured, hands-on work experiences with animals, gardens, and outdoor spaces.
Volunteer With Us!
Discover volunteer opportunities for individuals and organizations!
cLICK HERE TO Volunteer!
Discover VORTEX℠!
Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Experience℠
cLICK HERE TO Discover VORTEX℠
Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Xperience℠
Mujeres Empoderadas℠
Empowered Women℠
A healing retreat at the ranch for women (English/Spanish)
Un retiro de sanación en el rancho para mujeres (en inglés y español)
Click here
¡Haz clic aquí
para unirte a la manada en nuestro próximo retiro!
to join the herd for our next retreat!
“Mujeres Empoderadas” es un programa bilingue para mujeres que buscan mejorar su calidad de vida a través de la terapia recreativa al aire libre en un rancho.
“Mujeres Empoderadas” is a bilingual program for women seeking to improve their quality of life through ranch-based outdoor recreational therapy
How to Visit EmpoweRanch
EmpoweRanch programs take place on a private ranch and residence. To protect the safety, privacy, and sensory needs of our participants, and to ensure our animals and staff can do their best work, we do not offer open visiting hours or drop-in access.
All visits must be scheduled in advance through: 🌟 Program registration 🌟 A confirmed appointment 🌟An invitation to a specific community event
We love welcoming people of all abilities to the ranch through structured, intentional experiences. Please check our calendar or subscribe to our updates for upcoming opportunities to attend!
