Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We champion the humane treatment of farm animals and offer a forever home to the abused, neglected and unwanted. We cannot save them all but know we make all the difference to the ones we offer safe refuge. The Haven is home to "production" pigs, mini and potbellied pigs, horses, cows, goats, chickens, sheep, barn cats. We work with individuals, groups and families to help raise awareness and build empathy. Visitors learn that animals are more than a commodity. They are living beings with feelings and a soul. Our programs support a plant based diet which has tremendous health and environmental benefits.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Open Barn Days & Group Visits
Community members are invited to tour the farm and meet the animals and learn about their stories.
Our small group experiences provide restorative and educational animal interaction lead by the Haven's team.
Learn the stories of each animal, grow in empathy and compassion, let go of stress and feel the joy of caring relationships.
We build an experience tailored to needs of visitors. Guests can have meaningful one-on-one interactions
with the animals, connect with nature, lend a helping hand around the farm or just relax.
Animal Loss Support Group
Losing an animal is an incredibly difficult experience... and one of the best ways to heal from that loss is by finding support in others.
This support group is for anyone who is grieving the loss of a beloved animal.
We will meet every other Friday evening from 6pm - 7:30pm, at Hercules' Haven where you will be surrounded by animals and animal lovers.
There is no fee for this group; Donations to the Haven will be accepted.
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Hercules' Haven will rescue and give forever haven to abused, neglected and unwanted farm animals.
Hercules' Haven will help move Iowa and this world to more compassionately see animals for who they are.
Hercules' Haven will help heal the minds, souls and bodies of all that visit.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Hercules' Haven is a forever home to animals in need. They receive medical care, balanced meals, have excellent shelter and wide open spaces, develop enriching relationships with other animals and trained volunteers, and act as ambassadors our guests.
Visitors and participants in externa programs grow in knowledge and empathy. Our curriculum illustrates the intelligence, emotional depth and social complexity of farm animals. Gentle emphasis on a plant based diet raises awareness of animal rights and the environmental benefits of reducing meat consumption.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Hercules' Haven has a 40 acre property, with four barns, pasture land, hay field, pond, 7 acre prairie restoration field, and meeting space for guests. Our volunteer teams maintain the property, care for the animals and raise funds to support the initiative.
As fundraising and volunteer support grow, we welcome more animals and offer more programming. The Haven has grown from 4 acres to 40 in two years.
Our Board of Directors actively serves to grow and lead. Teams focus on Animal Care, Property, Marketing, Fundraising and Event Hosting.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
2015 -- Purchased and began renovations of original farm property. We began researching founding a nonprofit organization
2016 -- Continued renovations and welcomed our first animals -- goats, horses, mini pigs.
2017 -- Hosted first public events, filed/received nonprofit status, published web page and grew a social media following, welcomed more horses, and rescued first commercial pigs.
2018 -- Reached capacity of original location and began search for new property. We welcomed a retired racehorse and completed pre-sale renovations. Guests visited for Open Barn Days, and our team hosted educational programming.
2019 -- Purchased a new property and organized the monumental task to move 45 animals. The Haven team completed $60,000 of renovations with ADA compliant access, offered bimonthly Open Barn Days, grew their educational programming, and welcomed more animals in need. In 2019, rescued more animals-- two cows, four potbellied pigs, one large pig, a duck, and four barn cats.
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Hercules Haven
Board of directorsas of 03/03/2020
Daniel Stone
Faith Lutheran Church
Term: 2020 - 2020
Daniel Stone
Faith Lutheran Church
Barb Kerr
retired
Karen Davis
East Wind
Kristina Banks
Unity Point
Marva Becker
Mary Burns
retired
Meg Norris
Steven Burns
retired
Sarah Krambeck
Above & Beyond Home Health Care and Hospice Care
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