Our Impact
1,000+
youth and veterans served annually
8,047
meals we served our students (meals they would have most likely not eaten)
1.5 million
annual operating budget
Mission
Wildwood Hills Ranch exists to break cycles, build leaders and transform communities by providing healing, hope and God’s unconditional love to vulnerable youth, veterans and their families.
Key Services Provided
Students benefit from our next steps program, which consists of educational programming, leadership development, job skills training and equine therapy. Programs are supported by a 100% donation-funded system, at no cost to the individual participant or their family. The ranch also offers conference center accommodations for small and large groups.
Key Audiences Served
We serve Iowa’s most vulnerable youth, veterans and their families. Our work will continue until all Midwestern children are free from abuse and neglect, and we address the mental health needs of youth and veterans. The facilities and high-end cabins are available to rent for retreats, gatherings, camps and more.
Ways to Give
Become a dream builder with a monthly donation.
Support a fundraising event for food and scholarships.
Volunteer and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Visit www.wildwoodhillsranch.org.
Visit our Facebook and Instagram Pages @wildwoodhillsranch.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
Participating in our Dream Builder Program allows you to make a difference in a student’s life every month. You choose the amount that fits your monthly budget, and we do the rest. Every dollar counts; $50 a month ($600 a year) provides one Ranch Scholarship; $117 a month ($1,400 a year) provides one Leader in Training Scholarship; and $217 a month ($2,600 a year) provides one Young Leader Scholarship. Iowa’s most vulnerable youth and veterans attend our programming with a 100% scholarship. By removing the financial barrier, we ensure everyone has an opportunity for hope and healing. Sign up today!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Christopher Boley, Pella Wyoming Inc.
Dr. Tyson Cobb, Tyson Cobb Real Estate Investments, J. Elder, Elder Corp.
Brett Halley, Private Wealth Investments
Julie Jackowski
Jay Jacobi
Nathan Johnson
Perry Krosschell, Pizza Ranch Inc.
Scott Mikkelsen, Midwest Renewable Capital
Karri Rose, Rose Farm
Doug Siedenburg, the Siedenburg Group
Kevin Smith, West Bank
Angie Tessau, Knapp Properties L.C.
Lauren Vander Linden, Principal Financial Group
Dr. Jon Van Roekel, Mercy, Des Moines