2024 Annual Report: Celebrating Growth, Gratitude, and Giving Back

As we reflect on the past year, we are thrilled to showcase the incredible progress we’ve made.

This journey highlights the determination of our community and the unwavering support from our partners and patrons. Welcome to our 2024 Annual Report, where we celebrate the ways our farm has flourished alongside our community.

In this report, you will find compelling statistics that showcase our growth, testimonials from individuals we’ve impacted, and details about our fundraising partnerships. This is our opportunity to express gratitude and share a vision for the future.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has stood by us in 2024.

As we enter 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact of your unwavering support. Your dedication is the cornerstone of our mission’s success, and it’s because of you that we can continue this vital work.

Your generosity—whether through contributions, market support, giving your time and effort, or collaboration at events—empowers us to create meaningful change. You are directly impacting the lives of those we serve, offering hope and new opportunities for growth and recovery.

Your belief in our vision inspires us to press forward with purpose. Together, we are building a community of resilience and transformation, and we couldn’t achieve this without you.

From all of us at Simple Promise Farms, thank you for being the heart and soul of our mission. Here’s to another year of growth and positive change!

With gratitude,

Brandon Guinn
Founder, Simple Promise Farms

A YEAR OF GROWTH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

In 2024, we experienced a dynamic year of growth fueled by meaningful community engagement and impactful partnerships. These connections have strengthened our mission and allowed us to continue making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Operational and Community Engagement Milestones
Multipurpose Pavilion Construction

This year, we completed a major construction project with the help of volunteers and participants in our meaningful work program. This new pavilion has significantly enhanced our capacity to serve the community. It now provides a welcoming space for outdoor community meals, volunteer activities, and group gatherings.

Expanded Outreach to Women

We strengthened our efforts to engage women in the community through initiatives like our weekly Herb Program and the Annual Spring Empowerment in Bloom volunteer opportunity. These programs have created spaces for connection, growth, and empowerment.

Growth in Meaningful Work Opportunities

Thanks to donations, farmers’ market revenue, fundraising events, and grants, we expanded our meaningful work program, providing employment to 8 individuals in recovery. This initiative continues to foster personal growth and community impact.

Volunteers working on our pavilion: Cody Cash and Kevin Caretta – “I’ve never done anything like this in my life.”

ADAPTING TO CHANGE

This year also brought operational changes that temporarily affected our farm’s productivity and farmers’ market revenue. Despite these challenges, we remain resilient, using this period as an opportunity to refine our processes and lay a strong foundation for greater success in the coming year.

Operational and Community Engagement Milestones Continued
Empowering Partnerships

We deepened our collaboration with local talent aligned with our mission, including Andrew and Jaren from Wild Hearth and Home and Tessa from Green Woman Farm. Their skills and knowledge have helped us create new opportunities and pathways for growth within our community.

Volunteer Impact

In 2024, we were honored to welcome 12 organizations and countless dedicated individuals, contributing an astounding 1,648 volunteer hours. Their hard work and passion have helped cultivate a vibrant, thriving environment at Simple Promise Farms.

Scholarship Initiatives

Reflecting our commitment to holistic well-being, we continued to offer sober living and mental health scholarships, empowering individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness.

Each of these milestones is a testament to the collective dedication of our volunteers, partners, and supporters. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community.

Women’s Volunteer Day: Empowerment in Bloom

COMPANY STATISTICS

Become a part of the Simple Promise Community and make a substantial difference in driving change. Engage and play a vital role within the community, contributing to a more resilient and supportive environment. Connect with us today to explore ways to actively participate.

Achievements:

Fundraising Initiatives: Active participation in three successful fundraisers; 3rd Annual Shoot for Sobriety, 4th Annual Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and the 3rd Annual Simple Promise Golf Classic hosted by AES Drilling Fluids.
Nationwide Documentary Highlight: Simple Promise Farms was highlighted in “Recovering America” which focused on healing the addiction crisis in America.
Grant Awards: Proud recipients of the Ed Rachel Grant fueling our mission to foster positive change in our community.
Statistics

21 Recovery Scholarships

Mental Health and Sober Living Scholarships provided by the farm and we plan to grow this number as we grow in 2025!

8 Meaningful Work Farm Staff

Eight people in recovery participated in our Meaningful Work Program and helped our mission.

1,648 Volunteer Hours

We are grateful for the astounding support received, dedicated to furthering our cause.

12 Community Organizations

We are fortunate to have worked with 12 organizations in 2024 that have connected with our mission and have found a way to give back.

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY

Simple Promise Farms Supporters
Fundraisers – 47.7%
Farmer’s Markets – 27.4%
Donations – 18%
Grants – 6.9%

EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO AES DRILLING FLUIDS AND ALL THE SIMPLE PROMISE GOLF CLASSIC SUPPORTERS!

With heartfelt gratitude, we extend our deepest thanks to AES Drilling Fluids for hosting the 3rd Annual Simple Promise Golf Classic in support of our mission! We also want to express our sincere appreciation to Triple M Diesels and I AM Trucking, our esteemed Closing Ceremony Partners, whose unwavering support elevated the Simple Promise Golf Classic to extraordinary heights.

A special thank you to NES Fircroft/BEDROCK, American Gilsonite, and Agri-Empresa, our generous Platinum PGA Sponsors, for your remarkable contributions that made this event such a resounding success. We are equally grateful to all our Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors for your invaluable support.

Your belief in our cause and commitment to making a difference in our community is truly inspiring. Together, we are creating lasting impacts and paving the way for a brighter future. Thank you for your dedication and support—we couldn’t do this without you!

Brandon Guinn and James Strickland expressing gratitude to fundraiser participants.

Ranch House Recovery team: Sami Ouda, Cody Cash, and Conner Cambern

GRATITUDE TO OUR SUPPORTERS

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has stood by us and supported our mission.

Your steadfast support is the foundation of our success and allows us to continue our vital work. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment to our mission. Your generous contributions, presence at our markets, and collaboration during events make a profound impact, enabling us to create meaningful change in the lives of those we serve.

Your belief in our vision inspires us to keep moving forward. Together, we are driving positive change, and we couldn’t achieve this without you. Thank you for being the force behind the success and continuity of our mission.

Volunteers and Farm Staff putting the plastic on our new greenhouse

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Empowering Impact: How Our Donors Drive Our Mission Forward

Your donations directly transform lives by creating meaningful work opportunities for individuals in recovery, funding recovery scholarships, and supporting the growth of our farm. They also enable us to expand our outreach, develop community programs, and foster an environment of acceptance that reduces the stigma of addiction. Together, we’re providing hope, support, and a path to lasting recovery, while encouraging a culture of understanding and help for those who need it most.

Scholarship Recipient Testimonial

I’d like to start by stating that Simple Promise Farms has changed my life.

I was in a dark headspace. I was continuously numbing the pain with substances, and unable to face the fact that I constantly made terrible decisions under the influence. I was facing prison time, and couldn’t stay sober. I asked God for help, and the Farm was his answer. I got to work with horses, bees, donkeys, chickens, and goats. I got to grow vegetables. I became a part of something amazing. I received a scholarship from the farm so that I could go to a sober living house and am currently still at that same sober house, as a manager. I have no more legal troubles. I am working part time, and I’m also a student at ACC. I also spend the weekends, every weekend, with my son. I am continuing to reestablish relationships with my family. I am so grateful for Ranch House Recovery and Simple Promise Farms for being part of my life.

Community Partner Testimonial

As a community partner I have had the pleasure of seeing firsthand how the staff at Simple Promise Farms fosters deep healing among people recovering from addiction. The entire process from growth to harvest empowers the individual to lead a healthy and balanced life. Additionally, SPF allows individuals from their program to develop meaningful connections with the community by attending farmers markets to share the organic produce they grow. The treatment program that SPF offers is truly uplifting and transformative.

— Andrew Herrick

Volunteer Testimonial

Volunteering at Simple Promise Farms has been outstanding for my mental health. A combination of a sense of purpose, community, and nature has me feeling more myself than I have in a long time. Something about getting my hands in the dirt and getting to see the end result of store-ready products I helped gather and/or grow is incredibly fulfilling.

— HP