BLAZING HOPE RANCH

Name

BLAZING HOPE RANCH

Legal name

Blazing Hope Ranch

Website

https://blazinghope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Trafficking Survivor Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs (THAAAOAG)

Keywords

• Human trafficking recovery
• Trauma-informed aftercare
• Equine-assisted mentoring
• Residential survivor services
• Youth prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue source from individual donors, churches, and organizations. Accepts one-time and recurring monthly donations (Freedom Wranglers program ranging from $5-$1000/month). Also accepts DAF (Donor-Advised Fund) donations and stock gifts.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sells branded apparel and accessories including hoodies ($55), long sleeves ($40), t-shirts ($30), youth tees ($25), mugs ($19), caps ($35), tote bags ($59.95), and handcrafted goat milk soap ($6). Purchases are considered donations.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from ticket sales and event donations at annual fundraisers including Hootenanny for Hope, Disc Golf Tournament ($25-30 registration), Dance Party Fundraiser ($50/person), and community profit shares at local restaurants.
4. Horse Sponsorship: One-time or recurring donations to sponsor horse care costs ($317/month per horse for food, gear, vet fees).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Blazing Hope Ranch runs an 18-24 month long-term residential program (Hope Haven) on a 14-acre ranch in eastern Tennessee, providing trauma-informed aftercare, safe housing, life and job skills training, and equine-assisted mentoring (Restoration Reins) for female survivors of human trafficking. Adjacent offerings include Camp Run Free, a free youth prevention day-camp for ages 8-13, plus merchandise sales and recurring donation programs that fund operations.

Product overview

Blazing Hope Ranch operates a portfolio of interconnected programs serving female human trafficking survivors and at-risk youth in eastern Tennessee. The core offering is the Hope Haven 18-24 month residential program providing trauma-informed long-term aftercare including safe housing, mentorship, and life skills. Adjacent programs include Camp Run Free (free youth day-camp with anti-trafficking curriculum) and Restoration Reins (equine-assisted therapy). The organization also operates merchandise sales and recurring donation programs to fund operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hope Haven Residential Program 18-24 month long-term residential program on the 14-acre ranch providing safe housing, trauma-informed care, life and job skills training, equine-assisted mentoring, mental health referrals, and faith-based support for up to six female survivors of human trafficking at a time.
• Camp Run Free Zero-cost summer day camp for youth ages 8-13 in eastern Tennessee featuring horse sessions, Bible-based lessons, structured activities, breakfast and lunch, and an anti-trafficking prevention curriculum designed to resist traffickers' tactics.
• Restoration Reins (Horse Mentoring) Proprietary equine-assisted mentoring program in which residents work with horses (Chase, Fellina, Peanut, Wendell, Hank, Cookie, Roxie) to build confidence, endurance, self-awareness, and relational skills as part of trauma recovery.
• Ranch Merchandise Apparel and accessories including Psalm 146 Hoodies ($55), Long Sleeves ($40), Tees ($30), Youth Tees ($25), Mugs ($19), Caps ($35), Tote Bags ($59.95), and handcrafted Goat Milk Soap ($6 single / $15 three-pack). Purchases support the mission.
• Freedom Wranglers Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donation program for individual supporters contributing between $5 and $1,000+ per month to sustain the ranch's operations; donations are tax-deductible.
• Online Donation Platform Secure online donation system (powered by Bloomerang) accepting one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, Donor-Advised Fund contributions, and stock gifts.
• Horse Sponsorship Program One-time or recurring donations of $317 per month to cover food, gear, and vet fees for one ranch horse used in the Restoration Reins program.
• Hootenanny for Hope Annual Fundraiser Annual fall fundraising dinner event (adults 18+) hosted at Bryan College, celebrating lives restored at the ranch with dinner, fellowship, and donations.
• Hope Takes Flight Disc Golf Tournament Annual disc golf tournament fundraiser held at Richland Creek Disc Golf Course, with $25 registration before September 1 and $30 after, supporting the ranch's mission.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities across maintenance, horse care, events, youth camp, and ranch projects for individuals and groups supporting daily operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 women housed simultaneously in Hope Haven residential program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Canvas Community Church of Winchester VAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized and hosted the Dance Party Fundraiser in Winchester, Virginia (September 20, 2025) benefiting Blazing Hope Ranch. Provides venue, event coordination, and community connection.
• Bryan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the annual Hootenanny for Hope fundraiser event at Bryan College (721 Bryan Drive, Dayton, TN). Venue partner for flagship annual fundraising event.
• Safe House ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifying body that awarded Blazing Hope Ranch gold-level certification as a safe house meeting highest national standards for trauma-informed care. First certified safe house in Tennessee.
• Pioneer CateringminorOthersProvides catering services (barbecue dinner) for the annual Hootenanny for Hope event.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Street Grace: Atlanta-based organization focused on combating domestic minor sex trafficking through awareness, demand reduction, and survivor services. Comparable faith-informed approach and demand-reduction messaging, but operates in the Southeast rather than Tennessee specifically.

Direct peers

• Thistle Farms: Nashville-based nonprofit operating a residential recovery program for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction, employing a long-term, holistic model with a social enterprise. Closely comparable mission, target population, faith-rooted (though more ecumenical) approach, and Tennessee operational base.
• Stable Relationships: Equine-assisted therapy nonprofit serving at-risk youth and survivors through horse-based mentoring programs. Closely comparable therapeutic-equine methodology and youth/family beneficiary focus.
• Wellspring Living: Operates residential and outreach programs for women survivors of human trafficking across multiple sites. Comparable long-term aftercare model, trauma-informed care, and survivor-focused programming, though larger and operating in multiple states.
• REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade): Seattle-based organization providing survivor-led services, housing, and outreach to women exploited through the sex trade. Comparable long-term aftercare and exit-services focus on adult female survivors.
• Courage Worldwide: Faith-based nonprofit running residential homes for survivors of sex trafficking, including long-term aftercare programming. Comparable faith-rooted mission, residential model, and target beneficiary profile.
• GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services): New York-based nonprofit serving survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking, with shelter, education, and transition programming. Comparable residential and survivor services model.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): Large national nonprofit addressing child exploitation and trafficking through recovery, prevention, and family support. Comparable anti-trafficking mission and beneficiary overlap, though operates at vastly larger scale.
• Hope for Justice: International anti-trafficking organization operating residential programs, advocacy, and aftercare across multiple countries. Comparable mission and survivor-services focus, but much larger global footprint and broader programmatic portfolio.
• Polaris Project: National anti-trafficking organization operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline and survivor services programs. Comparable anti-trafficking mission and policy focus, though primarily advocacy- and hotline-driven rather than residential.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blazinghoperanch
• Instagraminstagram.com/bhrhoperunsfree
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blazing-hope-ranch

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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