To cultivate healthy independent living for people with special needs through skills-based training and equine therapy, with a special focus on using horses that have been given sanctuary from difficult circumstances

The sole purpose for which the "buffalo gap volunteer fire department of buffalo gap, texas" is organized is to extinguish fires and protect lives and property.

The specific purpose of the organization includes: 1. equipping and training sustainable leaders in: a. emergency management to empower communities in the areas of disaster preparedness, prevention, response and recovery. b. emotional and spiritual care for victims of disaster. c. managing emergency response teams and providing physical and spiritual recovery. 2. creating an alliance for autonomous organizations to work together sharing information in a collaborative model. 3. working with governmnets and other organizations to distribute necessities, including food, clothing and medical supplies during emergencies. 4. creating agricultural and other eco-systems for sustainability. 5. coordinating and offering medical mission trips, internships and research. 6. helping individuals prepare for ordination and chaplaincy. 7. operating other programs that further the mission and vision of the organization.

The taylor county history center exists to encourage and promote exhibits, publications, and activities of educational, historical, and social interest and benefit regarding texas frontier history, with a focus on taylor county and the town of buffalo gap.