Danny’s Farm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping autistic children and adults through meaningful employment at a working farm and petting zoo, is hoping for brighter days after it was forced out of an Altadena neighborhood because of zoning issues in January. After learning about the farm’s closure and shutting after school programs for disabled children, Actor Alec Baldwin reached out to host a local fundraiser to reopen the farm.
On May 21 at a private home in San Marino, more than 250 guests will gather in a western-themed event to raise funds to reopen Danny’s Farm and petting zoo. The organization, which is heavily dependent on donations, hopes that Baldwin’s involvement will raise greater awareness of autism and generate funds for a new home for children and dozens of animals that create a special bond for the disabled.
Sadly, due to the January closure, many of the pets were given away. Currently, a scaled-down version of the farm is temporarily housed in South Pasadena. ”Acting has provided me with many life-long gifts,” said Alec Baldwin. “To give back to a community—especially to children with disabilities—is an honor.”
“It takes more than just good intentions to help children in need,” said Cathy Gott, founder of Danny’s Farm. “Alec Baldwin’s fierce response to our cause calls attention to the many opportunities for discovery and learning among the disabled.” The event hopes to raise $100,000.
Catching up with Danny’s Farm, which we miss greatly, they recently sent us this update:
On May 21 at a private home in San Marino, more than 250 guests will gather in a western-themed event to raise funds to reopen Danny’s Farm and petting zoo. The organization, which is heavily dependent on donations, hopes that Baldwin’s involvement will raise greater awareness of autism and generate funds for a new home for children and dozens of animals that create a special bond for the disabled.
Sadly, due to the January closure, many of the pets were given away. Currently, a scaled-down version of the farm is temporarily housed in South Pasadena. ”Acting has provided me with many life-long gifts,” said Alec Baldwin. “To give back to a community—especially to children with disabilities—is an honor.”
“It takes more than just good intentions to help children in need,” said Cathy Gott, founder of Danny’s Farm. “Alec Baldwin’s fierce response to our cause calls attention to the many opportunities for discovery and learning among the disabled.” The event hopes to raise $100,000.