Ways to Give
At Old Soul Sanctuary, generosity takes many forms—but all of our giving begin with relationship.
We’re creating a place where both humans and animals truly belong.
At Old Soul Sanctuary, we facilitate this aspiration through clear pathways for giving—each aligned with different values, interests, and ways of showing care. Whether you’re drawn to building something lasting, supporting daily animal care, following a beloved animal, gathering in community, or contributing your skills thoughtfully, there is a place for you here.
All donations are processed securely through Zeffy, our nonprofit fundraising platform.
Giving Pathways
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Build & Protect the Sanctuary
Build What Endures.
Some gifts create conditions that make everything else possible.
Some forms of care are quiet—and structural.
Fencing that holds.
Shelter that stands through winter.
Water systems that work when the heat rises or the frost settles in.
Giving through Build & Protect the Sanctuary supports the long-term infrastructure that allows Old Soul to remain a place of safety and continuity for decades to come. These investments reduce emergency costs, protect animal health, and ensure the sanctuary can grow responsibly.
This pathway is for those who believe that strong foundations make gentler futures possible.
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Care Where It Counts
Support care as a daily practice.
Some generosity is best measured in mundane acts of care.
Nutritious food.
Veterinary visits.
Hoof trims, medications, supplements, and watchful eyes.
Gifts through Care Where It Counts support the everyday needs that keep animals healthy, comfortable, and thriving. These are the rhythms of sanctuary life—the consistent, often unseen work that turns rescue into home.
If you’ve ever loved an animal, you understand this kind of giving.
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Become a Super Fan
Love One. Support Many.
Some connections begin with a single animal… and grow into something more.
You notice one goat’s curiosity.
A donkey’s steady calm.
A duck’s unmistakable personality.
Through Animal Fan Clubs, supporters can follow, celebrate, and help sustain the animals they feel most drawn to. This pathway supports individual care while also funding storytelling, media, and enrichment that deepens connection—for donors and animals alike.
Fandom, at its best, is devotion expressed with joy.
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Gather at Old Soul
Let’s Belong Together.
Some people give because they’ve experienced this place in person.
Some gifts begin with showing up.
Events at Old Soul Sanctuary—both in-person and online—invite people into the lived experience of the land, the animals, and the values that guide us. Giving through this pathway supports gatherings that build understanding, community, and lasting relationships.
Whether you attend, send regrets, or give afterward, your support helps create moments that often become turning points.
Belonging grows when it is shared.
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The People of Old Soul
Help us Bring our A-Game.
Some gifts are born from surplus skill, care, and presence.
Old Soul Sanctuary is sustained by people—those who care, plan, listen, build, and steward with intention.
Support through The People of Old Soul helps strengthen the human systems behind the sanctuary: leadership, caretaking capacity, education, and operations. This pathway also includes select, mission-aligned contributions of time, skills, or resources, offered in coordination with sanctuary needs.
Because care works best when it is mutual, respectful, and well-matched.
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Seasonal Campaigns
Give When It Matters Most
Some moments can’t wait.
Seasonal Campaigns invite our community to show up when a specific need, opportunity, or turning point arises at Old Soul Sanctuary. These are time-bound efforts—rooted in real circumstances—that allow generosity to move quickly and with purpose.
Whether we’re launching a new shelter, responding to an unexpected need, nurturing something newly emergent, or carrying a project across the finish line, Seasonal Campaigns give supporters a clear way to help right now.
This pathway is for those who feel called to act in the moment—who understand that belonging isn’t passive, and that care sometimes asks for timely courage.
Seasonal giving helps Old Soul remain responsive, resilient, and deeply alive.
Thoughtful Giving Matters Here
We practice care with intention—toward animals, land, and people alike. That means we are selective about the resources we accept and the ways volunteers engage with the sanctuary.
We cultivate community through our application and onboarding process.
Let’s get started to see if there is a role currently available that resonates with your background and aspirations!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Old Soul Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. After you give through our secure Zeffy donation platform, you’ll receive a receipt for your records. We recommend consulting your tax professional with any specific questions about deductibility.
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Donations support the ongoing care and sustainability of Old Soul Sanctuary through six giving pathways: Build & Protect the Sanctuary (infrastructure and shelter), Care Where It Counts (daily animal care), Become a Super Fan (animal-centered support and storytelling), Gather at Old Soul (events and community experiences), People of Old Soul (skills, services, and aligned contributions), and Seasonal Campaigns (time-sensitive or emergent needs). Every gift helps sustain a place of Cherished Belonging.
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We welcome volunteers who feel aligned with our values and are ready to engage thoughtfully and responsibly. Opportunities vary by season and need, and all volunteers complete an application and orientation process to ensure safety, clarity, and mutual fit. Volunteer roles are designed to support both the animals and the people who care for them. A volunteer interest form will be available soon.
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Yes—with care and intention. In-kind donations of goods, equipment, or professional services are considered based on current sanctuary needs and capacity. To ensure donated items are useful, safe, and aligned with our mission, we use a review process and donation guidelines. While we provide acknowledgment of in-kind gifts, we are not tax or legal professionals and cannot assign monetary value for tax purposes. Additional details and forms will be available soon.
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Yes. Donations may be made in honor of or in memory of a person or beloved animal. These gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate a life, mark a transition, or honor a connection that reflects the spirit of Old Soul. When making your donation through Zeffy, you’ll have the option to include dedication details, and we’ll ensure your tribute is acknowledged with care.