Land Donation: Planting the Groundwork for Generations

Your land can become a sanctuary of safety, healing, and hope.

At Lucia Mother Earth, we are building more than a program — we are creating a permanent sanctuary where women, children, and families can heal from trauma, rebuild their lives, and step into a future filled with dignity and opportunity.

Our highest and most urgent need is the land itself — the soil upon which every home, garden, classroom, and healing space will stand. By donating land, you are not just giving property; you are giving place. A place where safety is restored, skills are learned, and hope takes root for generations to come.

🌿 Why Land Matters Most Right Now

Without land, our vision remains a blueprint. With land, it becomes a living, breathing community:

• Safe Housing — Private cottages and communal spaces designed with trauma‑informed architecture.

• Healing Environments — Organic gardens, orchards, and animal‑assisted therapy areas.

• Education & Skills Training — Classrooms, workshops, and vocational training facilities.

• Economic Empowerment — Farmers markets, artisan studios, and small‑business incubators.

• Cultural & Spiritual Spaces — Areas for art, music, storytelling, and sacred gatherings.

Your land gift is the foundation for all of this — and it will bear fruit for decades to come.

💛 The Donor’s Legacy & Benefits

A land donation is one of the most impactful and personally meaningful gifts you can make. It offers:

1. Transformational Impact

Your property becomes the permanent home of a sanctuary that will serve thousands over its lifetime. Every building, every garden, every program will stand on the ground you provided.

2. Tax Advantages

• Federal Tax Deduction — In the U.S., donating appreciated real estate to a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit can allow you to deduct the property’s fair market value from your taxable income (please consult your tax advisor or the IRS).

• Avoidance of Capital Gains Tax — If your property has appreciated in value, donating it directly can help you avoid capital gains taxes that would apply if you sold it.

• Estate Planning Benefits — Removing property from your estate can reduce estate taxes and simplify the transfer of assets to heirs. (We recommend consulting your tax advisor to understand the specific benefits for your situation.)

3. Legacy Recognition

• Naming opportunities for the campus, buildings, gardens, or programs.

• Permanent acknowledgment on our donor wall and website.

• Inclusion in our Founders Circle, with invitations to private events and annual legacy gatherings.

4. Emotional Fulfillment

Knowing that your land — perhaps a place with its own history and memories — will be transformed into a safe haven for those in need is a legacy of compassion that will outlive us all.

📍 Types of Land We Can Accept

We are seeking property that can support our full vision, ideally:

• 80+ acres (more if possible)

• Accessible to Los Angeles County and Antelope Valley communities

• Zoning that allows for residential, agricultural, and community use

• Existing structures are welcome but not required

We will also consider:

• Agricultural land for farming and food sovereignty programs

• Parcels with water access or rights

• Properties with existing gardens, orchards, or natural features

🌱 How Your Land Will Be Used

Phase 1: Establish the Sanctuary

• Build trauma‑informed housing and safe communal spaces

• Create organic gardens, orchards, and animal therapy areas

Phase 2: Launch Core Programs

• Education, vocational training, arts, and wellness programs

• Farmers market and artisan sales for economic empowerment

Phase 3: Expand & Replicate

• Develop a model that can be replicated in other communities

• Host retreats, trainings, and cultural events

✨ Your Gift in Action

Imagine…

• A mother tucking her children into bed in a safe home for the first time in years — on the land you gave.

• A young woman learning a trade in a workshop built where your orchard once stood.

• A community gathering under the stars in a courtyard that bears your family’s name.

This is the power of a land donation. It is not just a gift — it is a foundation for life.

📞 Let’s Begin the Conversation

If you are considering a land donation, we would be honored to speak with you personally. We can:

• Discuss your vision for the property’s future

• Outline the legal and tax process for transferring ownership

• Explore naming and recognition opportunities

Contact: 📧 luciamotherearth@gmail.com