Rescue For All

 

Rescue For All is an innovative nonprofit that combines eco-friendly, affordable housing with an animal rescue mission. By addressing these two critical needs – affordable housing and animal rescue – this initiative creates a unique synergy that supports both people and animals in a sustainable, community focused way.

 

Rescue For All: A Vision of Compassion and Sustainability

This is my next big dream. Right now, it is in the development stages, and I am looking for others to help me shape it. I have worked on other huge dreams from initial idea to implementation and running so I know this is achievable and would love to have your ideas, help and/or connections to make it happen. 

Rescue For All is an innovative nonprofit that combines eco-friendly, affordable housing with an animal rescue mission. By addressing these two critical needs – affordable housing and animal rescue – this initiative creates a unique synergy that supports both people and animals in a sustainable, community focused way.

The Vision

Imagine a thoughtfully designed small development where small, cost-efficient homes coexist with an animal rescue sanctuary. The homes are strategically placed to balance privacy with community connection while minimizing environmental impact. Features include:

  • Sustainable Design: Solar panels, southern exposure for natural light, clustered layouts to preserve natural land and reduce impact and infrastructure costs.

  • Shared Spaces: A barn, including living quarters, fenced area for rescued animals, and community spaces for interaction and gardens.

  • Scalable Housing: Flexible layouts within smaller homes (not large condo buildings) to accommodate various needs while maintaining affordability.

Why It Matters

  • Animal Rescue: Over 2.7 million animals are euthanized yearly in the U.S. Rescue For All creates a safe haven for animals while promoting the values of adoption and fostering.

  • Affordable Housing: The housing crisis leaves hundreds of thousands of people with good paying jobs struggling to find one of our most basic human needs. Our model provides stable, eco-friendly homes that foster growth for individuals and families.

  • Healing Through Animals: Interaction with animals, including horses, has proven therapeutic benefits including reducing anxiety and fostering emotional resilience.

Who Benefits

  • Families needing affordable housing.

  • Animals in need of rescue and rehabilitation.

  • Local communities that benefit from a model of sustainable, low-impact development and interaction with animals.

Next Steps

1.     Build a network of passionate supporters and collaborators.

2.     Establish a 501(c)(3)

3.     Identify and secure land.

4.     Begin development

5.     Create a replicable model for communities worldwide.

Get Involved:

Rescue For All is working to bring people, animals, and sustainability together to benefit everyone. Whether you’re passionate about animal welfare, affordable housing, or eco-friendly development, there’s a place for you in RFA. Contact Us to get involved.