Finding Peace Through Service: Bobbi’s Angels Give Back at Henry’s Home Horse and Human Sanctuary
On June 26, 2026, Bobbi's Angels experienced a Give Back Day unlike any other. Twenty three volunteers, including chamber staff, diplomats, and members, traveled to Henry's Home Horse and Human Sanctuary in Conroe to lend helping hands and open hearts to an organization that is quietly transforming lives. Bobbi's Angels were named in honor of Bobbi Bodenhamer, whose legacy of kindness, generosity, and community service continues to inspire the spirit of this volunteer group.
A particularly inspiring showing of support came from Community Resource Credit Union, whose team members made the drive from Baytown to serve alongside fellow volunteers. Their commitment was a beautiful reminder that compassion knows no distance.
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and genuine appreciation by the organization's leadership, Darlene and Dennis. Their passion for the sanctuary's mission was evident, and the peaceful beauty of the property immediately made an impression. Nestled among the trees and open spaces, Henry's Home offers something increasingly rare, a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and heal.
Volunteers spent the morning tackling a variety of projects across the property. Teams planted flowers, fertilized garden beds, moved dirt, trimmed weeds with weed eaters, watered foliage, repaired horse stalls, and helped tend to the animals. Every task, whether large or small, contributed to preserving a sanctuary that serves both people and horses with extraordinary care.
Throughout the day, volunteers learned that Henry's Home exists for a much greater purpose. The sanctuary provides a place where veterans and first responders can reconnect with themselves and learn to regulate their breathing and emotions after carrying the weight of trauma and stress. At the same time, it gives rescued and retired horses, many of them advanced in age, the opportunity to live out their days in better health and comfort than they have ever known.
After the work was completed, Darlene and Dennis gathered volunteers inside the horse stables for a powerful and emotional discussion about the relationship between humans and horses. They shared the science behind equine assisted healing and explained how the presence of a horse can help transform what is happening inside a person. They reminded us that horses are powerful partners in mental health, offering calm, connection, and a sense of safety to those who seek sanctuary there.
Perhaps one of the most meaningful aspects of the sanctuary is that none of the horses are ridden any longer. They also do not wear horseshoes. Their health and well being are the highest priorities, and that commitment is one reason the horses are able to have such a profound influence on the veterans and first responders who come to Henry's Home seeking peace and restoration.
By the end of the day, volunteers left with dirty hands, tired muscles, and full hearts. We came to serve, but we also departed with a deeper understanding of healing, connection, and the extraordinary impact that can occur when people and animals are given the space to simply be.
This Give Back Day was a powerful reminder that service is about more than completing projects. It is about recognizing that caring for one another is a shared responsibility, one that belongs to every member of our community. To find a complete list of Chamber nonprofit members, visit gemcchamber.com and look for Give Back.