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Farming smiles, growing hope.

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Smile Box Gifts Delivered

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16,800+

Thousands of children facing cancer have received comfort, encouragement, and connection through these boxes of hope.

Minutes of Corporate Volunteer Time

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71,280

Hands-on impact from incredible corporate partners giving back through meaningful farm experiences.

Hours of Virtual Farm Access

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204,000

Thanks to our Smile Cam, hospitalized children have watched their favorite animals live, anytime they need it.

Thousands of children facing cancer have received comfort, encouragement, and connection through these boxes of hope.

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765

Hours of Animal Science Education

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8,200+

People Helped Through Animal-Assisted Therapy

Hands-on, inclusive lessons teaching animal care, and science to students of all abilities.

Your donation sparks hope for kids and comfort for animals.

Farmhouse Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based out of Trabuco Canyon, California. We use 100% of your donation to deliver smiles to hospitalized children and provide compassionate care for rescued farm animals — sharing heartwarming moments with every project you support.

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Smile Club

Farm healing – anytime, anywhere – for those who need it most.

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Impact

Experience animal science with fun, therapeutic opportunities.

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Our Story

Farmhouse Friends, formerly Farmhouse Rescue, is proud to spark hope through the healing power of the farm.

Read how Founder Danielle Judd created a sanctuary for animals and humans alike.

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