A crew of 30-plus volunteers from Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes recently built trails for a sensory garden and did other work at The Ranch near Prosser. 

They also provided a $10,000 donation to The Ranch, which is operated by the nonprofit Friends of Disabled Veterans. The 140-acre property is envisioned as a place where veterans can enjoy time outdoors and spend time reconnecting with family. 

It currently has an archery range and restrooms, with a lodge, playground and other facilities planned for the future. A capital campaign is underway. 

The Hayden Homes crew volunteered at the site on Aug. 9. 

“Hayden Homes exists to ‘Give As You Go’ so together we build a strong community, and lead fulfilled lives,” said Rees Wasney, regional vice president of Hayden Homes, in a statement. “It is our honor and privilege to support Friends of Disabled Veterans, just as these servicemen and women have supported us. We are so proud to be a small part of bringing the vision of The Ranch to life, and hope that other community members will join us in helping make this happen.” 

Khris Beyer, senior operations director for Friends of Disabled Veterans, added that, “We are so grateful to partner with Hayden Homes on these projects for The Ranch and our community of veterans and their loved ones. To know that we are in collaboration with a company that believes as much in our mission as we do — it gives all of us a boost of hope that we can continue to achieve our vision for this special place.”