Hope House

12/06/2024

Bunnies! 🐰

🐇 Adoption Alert! Our Holland Lop bunnies are now available for adoption!

We have 8 baby bunnies and 2 adolescents ready to find their forever homes. Your adoption includes:
✔️ Your bunny
✔️ Time spent at Rock Island Farm during pick-up
✔️ A Rabbit 101 Manual
✔️ A small bag of food and hay to get started

💌 How to Reserve:
Visit our online store to see available bunnies. Pay in full or use code RABBITRESERVE50 for a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due at pick-up.

📅 Pick-Up Day: December 15, 2024
🕒 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Rock Island Farm

By adopting, you’re also helping us gift bunnies to military families and sustain our community programs. These cuties won’t last long, so don’t wait!

🐾 Adopt your bunny today: https://rockislandfarm.org/adopt-a-holland-lop/

11/21/2024

11/18/2024

🎉 Holland Lop Bunnies Available for Adoption! 🐰

Starting December 15, 2024, our adorable Holland Lop bunnies will be ready to find their forever homes! Here’s what’s available:

🐇 7 Holland Lops (9-10 weeks old, gender TBD): $100 each
🐇 4 Holland Lops (adult, 2 does, 2 bucks): $75 each

Every adoption has a purpose! 🫶 All proceeds go toward gifting a military/veteran family a pair of these rabbits, spreading joy and connection to those who serve.

To adopt one of these sweet bunnies:
1️⃣ Fill out the "Adopt a Lop" form on our website.
2️⃣ Once submitted, you'll be added to our distribution list and receive all the details about the adoption process!

Don’t wait—these bunnies are sure to go quickly! 💕

👉 https://rockislandfarm.org

10/27/2024

Yesterday was National Day of the Deployed, so naturally, I spent the day gathering all the best goodies for a care package to send to my daughter’s best friend, Camila. She’s off on her first Navy adventure and living her best life! When I mentioned the significance of the day, though, she had no idea.

With less than 1% of Americans serving in the military, we’ve got a whole new generation stepping up—our kids and their friends! Meanwhile, 5.5% of the population is dedicated to caring for veterans. So, here I am, both proud and excited, cheering from the sidelines and packing all the essentials for the next generation of heroes.

Because supporting them? That’s an adventure of its own!

10/23/2024

Have you ever wanted to snuggle a bunny? Now’s your chance! 🐰💞

Our Rock Island Farm bunnies will be making their first public appearance at the Salute to Service event on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the ! Come out and meet our adorable Holland Lop bunnies—free bunny snuggles will be available on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the day.

This family-friendly event will feature outdoor games, activities, crafts, and community resources, all included with free Museum admission. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the new Army Museum and support our mission of bringing moments of healing to military families through bunny therapy.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
🕒 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 Location: National Museum of the U.S. Army, 1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
🎟️ Tickets: Free—reserve yours at National Museum of the U.S. Army website https://www.thenmusa.org/

We can’t wait to see you there—come snuggle a bunny and enjoy the day with us! 🐇💙

05/23/2024

Shout out to Community Pathways who celebrated their 200th food shelf visitor yesterday. This place is always full of positivity and amazing people. Keep Hope rolling in our community!!

05/13/2024

You woke up this morning, and surprise - you're still you. There was no magic switch that flipped when the sun came up, no glittering, glamorous witchcraft that turned you into something else.

You woke up and you were still you, and you took a tired breath and looked around. Your bedroom is still the same, your heart is still the same, and your hurts still feel the same. You're still stuck.

You woke up and you were still you, but you've forgotten that you're pretty great.

You've forgotten that you've **been** working on you all along. You've forgotten that you've been cultivating and plowing and growing and watering yourself for years now.

You've forgotten that all you need to do is get up. You have forgotten that you are sitting in the driver's seat, that you only get this one precious life, and that you don't need anyone else's permission -

to shine.
to chase.
to wonder.

All you need to do is get up, and all you need to do is stand on those two feet, and all you need to do is take a step forward.

Put your hand over your chest and feel the

thump
thump
thump

and remember: you are here for a reason.

You are here for a REASON.

So get up. And keep getting up.

Every single day.

Stop hitting snooze. Stop fighting your whispers. Stop do***ng on yourself. Stop listening to the haters, the small thinkers, and the road blockers.

And get up.

You've got some work to do.

xoxo, B.

05/07/2024

05/04/2024

Hi friends, Matty here! 🌟 April’s a big deal for us because it's the Month of the Military Child. That’s right, a whole month dedicated to celebrating kids like me, whose parents have served or are serving in the military. It’s pretty cool to have a month where our stories get to take the front seat.

And guess what? We’re wrapping up this special month with something amazing – a “Bunnies & Buddies” Day at Rock Island Farm! It’s going to be a blast with animals, games, and lots of fun. But the best part? It’s a chance for all of us, the kids of veterans from Buckingham County Public Schools, to come together, make new friends, and share our experiences.

I’ll be posting all month about life as a military kid – the ups, the downs, and everything in between. And I really hope to hear from you too! If you’re a military kid from Buckingham County, let’s connect. This month is for us. 🎈

03/20/2024

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02/29/2024

Please consider a donation to Operation Frontline Families to honor one of its board members, Bryan Moore. Bryan left this world far too soon, and his family asks for donations in lieu of flowers.

We pray for Shawn Moore, their girls, and their extended families, asking for strength and peace during this time of transition.

Love is pouring out from all ends of the Earth, my dear friends.

The mission of Operation Frontline Families is to provide caregivers of our nation's veterans and first responders with hopefulness, a sense of togetherness, and a firm foundation of resiliency. With your help, we can make a difference.