When you give to Dutton Farm, you’re doing more than supporting a program, you’re opening doors to employment, independence, and inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your gift helps participants gain hands-on experience by caring for goats, chickens, sheep, and bunnies— animals that teach responsibility, confidence, and real-world skills that last a lifetime.
Give by June 30th and DTE Foundation will double your impact.
Last year, participants at Dutton Farm earned more than $182,000 through meaningful, hands-on work. For many, it was the first time they could treat their parents to dinner — a simple act filled with pride and independence. These milestones are only possible because of generous donations from our partners and supporters like you.
Every gift matters and every dollar makes a difference. Choose a one-time donation or join our community of monthly supporters, the Advocacy Allies, to provide steady support that helps skills grow and futures flourish all year long.
By caring for Thor, our pig, participants build dependability and consistency, key skills for any workplace.
Reporting on the health of our chickens and working together to complete tasks strengthens communication, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions.
Caring for our curious goats fosters resilience, empathy, and adaptive planning through creative enrichment activities.
Supporting our gentle sheep teaches participants how to master protocols, follow task sequences, and develop efficient workflows.
From daily feeding to habitat upkeep, caring for our soft, social bunnies helps participants develop leadership, technical skills, and ownership of their work