“Every set of hands make the work lighter and the applause louder. We place a high value on volunteerism and community partnerships. Our pursuit of the greatest, safest camper experience will always include recruitment and retention of caring and qualified volunteers.” The Double H Ranch is currently accepting nominations for the 2020 Volunteer of the… Read More
Double H Ranch News
2020 Summer Virtual Camp Impact Report
For 28 years, Double H Ranch has excelled at rising to the challenge and making the impossible possible. This Spring, we were met with our biggest challenge yet, and without hesitation our team adapted. Though the camp program looked different this Summer, it provided the same unconditional love, support, and acceptance among our community. Double… Read More
Volunteer Voices: Finding New Ways to Make an Impact
As Double H Ranch pivoted to alternative Camp@HHome programming this summer, 20-25 volunteers per session would log on to help make the magic of camp come to life – virtually. For some of our volunteers, like Lisa D., this meant stepping out of their normal volunteer roles to help make the magic of camp possible…. Read More
Blackbaud Donor Software Security Incident
On July 16 2020, we were informed by Blackbaud Inc., the software company that we use to store and record our donor information in the cloud, that in May of this year Blackbaud discovered and stopped a ransomware attack. According to Blackbaud, after discovering the attempted attack, Blackbaud’s Cyber Security team—together with independent forensics experts… Read More
A Message from the CEO on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dear Double H Ranch Family, After the horrific events in Baltimore, Georgia, and Minnesota, I feel it is critical to share with you the Double H Ranch’s stance against racism and discrimination of any kind, as we stand in solidarity in the fight against inequality and injustice towards the Black Community. The Double H Ranch… Read More
Hitting the Slopes with Jenn and Dave Hoffman
Jenn Hoffman never thought her life would be forever changed when she attended Harvest Fest at Gore Mountain in 2006. It was there that she first heard about the Adaptive Winter Sports Program at Double H. Shortly after, Jenn met Dave. “I told him I’d be spending the winter at Double H and if he… Read More
Volunteer Voices: It’s the Magic of Double H Ranch
In 2013, a friend invited me to attend a fundraiser for the Double H Ranch at a favorite restaurant. During the evening a woman and her son, both of whom I know from my church, approached the podium. They both spoke about how transformational the Double H Ranch has been for their family. The boy said… Read More
COVID-19 and Camp: Updates and Resources
Adaptive Winter Sports Program Update October 27, 2020 As a cherished member of the Double H Ranch, you understand better than anyone the importance of providing Safe Fun. With that in mind, I am writing today to let you know that we have made the difficult decision to suspend our on-site Adaptive Winter Sports Program for the 2021… Read More
Camper Stories: Double H Ranch is a Place Where Difference is Valued
By Aimee C., Camper Parent Follow Aimee on Twitter: @thewriteaimee When my friend first told me about Double H, we were up to our ears in diagnoses. It was all bad news and we felt very alone. I assumed there could be no community for a child as complex as mine. No way, he insisted…. Read More
2019 Volunteer of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year
The Double H Ranch is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Volunteer of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year awards! Established in 2012 and 2018 respectively, the awards are given in honor of Kathy and Ron Phelps for their exceptional dedication to the Double H Ranch. Volunteer of the Year Congratulations… Read More