Valor Ranch

Imagine SHEROES tending to aquaponic garden - their hearts in bloom. Here, fish and plants dance in harmony. As they nurture life, they heal their own wounds. The rhythm of growth becomes their heartbeat. This exciting project isn't just about growing organic produce - it's about cultivating a stronger sense of commUNITY and camaraderie among all participants. As we nurture this garden, we're sowing the seeds of connection and nourishment. We were able to utilize the existing garden for four months. During this time, we fed over 1,200 families with a projection to feed over 5,000 families a year. Due to the extreme Texas heat, lack of insulation and weathered covering in the current Quonset hut, we had to shut it down. Once program services are offered, key indicators that will be used to measure impact will be mental health status, SHERO impact reports, personal sustainability, and community outreach. Once the Healing Garden construction is complete, future programing includes a dedicated woman veteran certified in aquaponic gardening to teach other veterans along with residents of Valor Ranch to maintain the existing garden supplying produce to the underserved community and manage a similar garden of their own.