Longmont Nonprofit Faces October 31 Relocation Deadline
Acres of Hope must secure a new property after its current 115th Street site was put up for sale by the landlord.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Acres of Hope, a horse sanctuary in Longmont, Colorado, faces an October 31, 2026, deadline to vacate its current location. The nonprofit was forced to launch a fundraising campaign after learning that its landlord intends to sell the property.
Why it matters
The relocation poses a significant threat to the nonprofit's mission of providing free services to between 20 and 30 community members each week. If a new site is not secured, the organization may be forced to move its seven horses further away, which would likely lead to a split in essential programming.
Founded in 2015, the nonprofit manages seven horses and serves 20 to 30 community members each week. The organization currently operates with no paid staff to maintain its free community services.
The players
Acres of Hope
A nonprofit sanctuary based in Longmont, Colorado, that provides free services to community members and manages seven horses.
Heather Gamberg
A co-founder of the organization who established the sanctuary following the personal loss of her mother in 2009.
Tony Gamberg
A co-founder of the sanctuary who served as a firefighter for 23 years and spent 15 years on a peer support team.
The details
The organization hosts various events and rents geodesic domes to generate revenue for its operations. To address the move, it has launched the Keep Hope Alive campaign to solicit community funding to purchase a new local property.
Timeline
2009: Heather and Tony Gamberg each lost their mothers.
2015: Acres of Hope was founded.
Oct. 31, 2026: Deadline for the nonprofit to vacate current location.
Market Landscape
The story follows the pattern set by the rise of community-supported equine therapy as organizations increasingly rely on local grassroots funding to sustain operations. This move reflects a broader trend of small nonprofits competing for limited real estate in growing municipal areas.
Local residents who rely on the sanctuary's programs may face reduced access or travel to more distant locations if the organization fails to relocate locally. Supporters can currently contribute to the Keep Hope Alive campaign to help maintain the nonprofit's free services.
The takeaway
Small community organizations often face high volatility when they do not own their own infrastructure. Proactive fundraising and local government support remain the most viable paths for sustaining niche social services.
Further reading
For more information on local charitable initiatives, visit the Longmont Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yellow Scene Magazine.
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