A community saved the farm. Now Kindred has a permanent home.
After two evictions and nine years of leasing land, Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary secured five acres through a community co-ownership model.
story
Today the farm is home to more than sixty rescued animals and programs that support children and youth.
Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary now has a permanent home in Aldergrove. The property was purchased through a community co-ownership model created with thirteen co-owners who share ownership of the land.
The sanctuary operates the farm and cares for the animals. The charity maintains the buildings, fencing, and infrastructure. Programs for children, youth, and families continue to run on the land.
This structure allowed the sanctuary to secure farmland that would have been difficult for a charity to purchase on its own.
why
Why the farm needed a permanent home.
For nine years Kindred operated on leased farmland.
Development pressure in the Fraser Valley placed that land at risk. The sanctuary faced eviction more than once.
Closing the farm would have displaced more than sixty rescued animals. Programs that support children, youth, and families would have ended.
Securing permanent land became essential for the future of the sanctuary.
about
A place for animals and people.
Kindred provides a lifelong home for rescued farm animals who have faced neglect, injury, or abandonment.
The farm also hosts animal-assisted and nature-based programs that support emotional well-being. Children and youth visit the farm to spend time with animals, learn responsibility, and connect with nature.
A new 40 × 30 foot Children’s Barn now allows these programs to run all year. The barn welcomed its first animal residents this year and expands the sanctuary’s ability to serve the community.
impact
“Co-ownership is about being part of something truly special. At Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary, we rescue and care for animals while fostering healing for people through therapeutic programs. It’s a place where both animals and humans experience transformation, and we are thrilled to have a community of kind people that support this vision.”
— Founder, Keryn Denroche
learn more
Learn more about the community Co-ownership model.
Kindred hosts occasional open houses where people can learn about the community co-ownership model and the story behind securing the farm.
These gatherings explain how the land purchase happened and how the model protects the sanctuary for the future.
To receive an invitation to the next open house, contact:
Keryn Denroche
keryn@sali.ca
faq
Commonly asked questions.
How many co-owners are involved?
Thirteen community members participated in the co-ownership model that allowed the farm to purchase the land.
Who operates the sanctuary?
Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary operates the property, cares for the animals, and runs all programs.
Can people visit the farm to learn more?
Yes. Kindred occasionally hosts open houses where visitors can learn about the farm and the co-ownership model.
Disclaimer
This page provides general information about the community co-ownership model used to purchase the farm. It is not a solicitation for investment. Kindred Community Farm Sanctuary is a registered charity focused on animal rescue and therapeutic programs.
