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10 years of helping veterans celebrated with a new milestone
For Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm, the first weekend of April 2023 was one for the books. The local nonprofit,...
A Spring of self-discovery for first responders
Spring can be a refreshing time for many of us. But for the nine First Responders attending our latest retreat, it was a...
Meet Jean: March 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, Jean Green! Jean is a true asset to our volunteer team. She is always...
Meet Becca: March 2023 Employee of the Month
(pictured above) Becca McKiel and Oskar the therapy pony We are excited to announce Becca McKeil as our Employee of the...
Horses add joy to learning for Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
Amy Brown had never seen Julian smile. She had known him since her first day at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence,...
Meet Karen: February 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulation to our Volunteer of the Month, Karen Coppola! Karen's dedication to the farm can be seen in every project...
Meet Shannon: February 2023 Employee of the Month
(picutred above) Shannon with Leo the therapy pony We are excited to announce Shannon Lally as our Employee of the Month!...
Meet Tony: January 2022 Volunteer of the Month
(pictured above) January 2023 Volunteer of the Month, Tony Bailey with Dunnie Congratulations to our Volunteer of the...
Meet Olivia: January 2022 Employee of the Month
(pictured above) Olivia with Jack We are excited to announce Olivia Giuffrida as our Employee of the Month! Olivia fell in...
A New Year’s message from our Executive Director
“Alone, we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller If you are anything like me, the new year is a time...
Meet Julie: December 2022 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, Julie Kelleher! Since 2008, Julie has dedicated her Saturdays to...
Meet Maggie: December 2022 Employee of the Month
Congratulations to our employee of the month, Maggie Berthiaume! Since she first came to Ironstone in 2008, Maggie has...
Touch Therapy brings healing to memory care residents
(pictured above) Atria resident, Marilyn, smiles as she hugs Jessica the therapy pony "Right off, I felt a connection. It...
An unforgettable Veterans Day weekend
What an incredible Veteran’s Day weekend we had at Ironstone Farm! We hosted amazing groups of volunteers, foundations, and...
Meet Pat: November 2022 Volunteer of the Month
Congrats to our Volunteer of the Month, Pat Donahue! Since 2016, Pat has dedicated herself to helping Ironstone Farm...