A Place for Us @ OUR FARM Blog

  A Place for Hope and Healing by Beth Nelson & Tammie Price  Inside A Place for Us Ministries , located in the heart of Greenwood/Abbeville, SC, a quiet yet powerful movement has taken place over the years—one that has seen many lives transformed.    Lives that have been through some  very overwhelming challenges.  A Place for Us Ministries International  (APFUMI)  A Mission Rooted in Restoration Residential Home Founded in 2001, APFUM began as a  maternity home  for young women in crisis. Since then, the organization evolved into a multifaceted ministry serving  young women aged 13 to 27  dealing with serious life issues — from unplanned pregnancies to addiction, abuse, self-harm, mental health, and more.  The mission continued year after year, seeing a progression in various life-controlling issues.   The one common thread needed was healing emotionally; all needed to find hope , healing, and purpose....

  Helping Others, Helping Yourself: the Wellness Benefits of Volunteering Giving your time to help others doesn’t just make a difference in your community; it can transform your life in unexpected ways. Volunteering isn’t only about lending a helping hand; it’s a powerful act that can boost your mental well-being, improve your physical health, and bring a deep sense of purpose and connection. Whatever form of volunteering you choose, every act of service creates a ripple effect, and often, the person most positively affected is you. In this post, we’ll explore the many personal and health benefits of volunteering, and why giving back might just be one of the best things you can do for yourself. The Personal and Health Benefits of Volunteering 1. Improved Mental Health and Reduced Stress Volunteering has been linked to lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Engaging in meaningful activities and connecting with others can release “feel-good” hormones like dopamine and oxyto...

  Two Ladies, a Grant, and a High Tunnel Greenhouse: A Tale of Success and Abundance for Our Farm One of the foundational aspects of Our Farm has always been teaching community members to garden. By doing this, we teach others how to grow their own food and gain joy and satisfaction from the process. Over the past year, the area of raised beds at the farm has grown in number and size. More and more people who visit the farm show great interest in the conservation processes of pro-generative gardening used in the raised beds, and they recognize the bountiful outcomes possible from their efforts.  Ms. Tammie and other volunteers for Our Farm are always looking for and researching ways to increase our positive impact on our community. One of these volunteers, our own Ms. Shirley, uses her expertise in searching for possible grant opportunities that might benefit the farm. One of these searches led her to a site that discussed the potential for community farmers to receive a gran...

The Compassion Fatigue Retreat was sponsored by: On May 13, Our Farm facilitated its first, and highly successful, compassion fatigue retreat, dedicated to supporting those who serve others with unwavering dedication. Designed to address the emotional and psychological toll of caregiving and service-oriented professions, the retreat provided participants with several well-structured and reflective modules focused on mindfulness and self-reflection, aiming for renewal. The event fostered meaningful dialogue, personal restoration, and a renewed sense of purpose among attendees, underscoring the critical importance of intentional self-care in sustaining compassionate work. Our Farm’s Compassion Fatigue Retreats consist of five key components: Pro-generative Gardening and analogies with stress relief, Nature Immersion and Creative Arts, Equine Interactions, Health and Fitness, and Stress Relief Techniques. As the participants moved through the modules, they were surrounded by the beautiful...