Now that we have our name, we have to begin the process of making this project become a reality. The ideas are fantastic and (I think) incredibly feasible, it just becomes a question of getting a solid foundation so we can actually create our non-profit.
We need to create an official mission, a fiscal plan, and find potential sponsors. Plus, we need to do the research into what it will take to set up our "homestead" and facilities. The ideal here is to find a way to create a green farm community which also seeks to provide an opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration to those whose circumstances have found them without a home.
I'm the type who plans BIG, I want to have an area which is a cross between a resort in the Adirondacks and everyone's favorite summer camp, with a dash of Midwestern ranch thrown in for good measure. I can envision a main building for the dining hall, rec room, library, and classroom. There will also be a building for the main office, staff conference room, and store. I also want dorms for men, women, and families; a barn and other farm/growing buildings; and homes for those of us who choose to live on the land.
Obviously, this is a project which is not going to spring up fully formed overnight, but I'm so ready to get it going. Stay tuned for my research and people/places to contact! And if you have suggestions, please don't hesitate to comment :-)
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