Aug 5 / 2022
Funding Opportunities
What impact would you like to make at John Knox Ranch?
Below is a list of site improvement funding opportunities to help us better meet the needs of our campers and retreat participants. If you are interested in contributing to one of the below projects, please contact Executive Director, Henry Owen and visit our donate page.
Rainwater collection on existing bathhouses. Clean water is a scarce resource in the Texas Hillcountry. We should not be using drinking water from our well to flush toilets. This project would add a 1,500 gallon metal rainwater collection tank to each of the existing bathhouses so that we can use rainwater for toilet flushes. Each of the 3 rainwater collection projects will cost $7,000. UPDATE: We've got one of the rain water collection systems completed and we are looking forward to getting the other two done.
Screen cabin renovations. We love our screen cabins and have identified a set of upgrades to make them more comfortable and user-friendly. In each of our 10 cabins, we plan to install an exhaust fan, a new ceiling fan, and new LED lighting. Material costs for screen cabin renovations are around $1,000. This would make a great group volunteer project!
Camp Ministry Apprenticeship Sponsor. We have started a Camp Ministry Apprenticeship program designed to develop servant leadership skills while providing experience in camp ministry with hope that participants will continue their careers in camping, church ministry, recreation, education, or any other children, youth, and family-based organizations. Apprentices live onsite for one year and are active participants in all areas of our ministry. We are seeking a sponsor to donate $15,000 per year for one apprentice.
Rock steps near pool. We need to add stone steps and a handrail to a hilly pathway leading from the pool to our cabins. This will help make our site more accessible and user-friendly during retreat season. We anticipate the project will cost $12,000.
Lifeguard dock at Blue Hole. Having a dedicated place for a lifeguard to stand to get the best coverage will make lifeguarding at Blue Hole easier. We anticipate this project will cost $7,000.
New Benches around the Campfire. The Wimberley ISD shop class has agreed to build us 10 new campfire benches as part of their school projects! They are donating their labor. Supplies for this project will cost $1,500.
Donations Needed:
RV Camper Trailer. We are in need of an RV camper trailer to use as flexible onsite staff housing for our new apprenticeship intern program. If you have one you are willing to donate or sell at a discounted rate, please let us know. Thanks!
Below is a list of site improvement funding opportunities to help us better meet the needs of our campers and retreat participants. If you are interested in contributing to one of the below projects, please contact Executive Director, Henry Owen and visit our donate page.
Rainwater collection on existing bathhouses. Clean water is a scarce resource in the Texas Hillcountry. We should not be using drinking water from our well to flush toilets. This project would add a 1,500 gallon metal rainwater collection tank to each of the existing bathhouses so that we can use rainwater for toilet flushes. Each of the 3 rainwater collection projects will cost $7,000. UPDATE: We've got one of the rain water collection systems completed and we are looking forward to getting the other two done.
Screen cabin renovations. We love our screen cabins and have identified a set of upgrades to make them more comfortable and user-friendly. In each of our 10 cabins, we plan to install an exhaust fan, a new ceiling fan, and new LED lighting. Material costs for screen cabin renovations are around $1,000. This would make a great group volunteer project!
Camp Ministry Apprenticeship Sponsor. We have started a Camp Ministry Apprenticeship program designed to develop servant leadership skills while providing experience in camp ministry with hope that participants will continue their careers in camping, church ministry, recreation, education, or any other children, youth, and family-based organizations. Apprentices live onsite for one year and are active participants in all areas of our ministry. We are seeking a sponsor to donate $15,000 per year for one apprentice.
Rock steps near pool. We need to add stone steps and a handrail to a hilly pathway leading from the pool to our cabins. This will help make our site more accessible and user-friendly during retreat season. We anticipate the project will cost $12,000.
Lifeguard dock at Blue Hole. Having a dedicated place for a lifeguard to stand to get the best coverage will make lifeguarding at Blue Hole easier. We anticipate this project will cost $7,000.
New Benches around the Campfire. The Wimberley ISD shop class has agreed to build us 10 new campfire benches as part of their school projects! They are donating their labor. Supplies for this project will cost $1,500.
Donations Needed:
RV Camper Trailer. We are in need of an RV camper trailer to use as flexible onsite staff housing for our new apprenticeship intern program. If you have one you are willing to donate or sell at a discounted rate, please let us know. Thanks!
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