Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch Co

Programs: At no cost to the participants, crystal peaks youth ranch (cpyr) staff completed 2,682 child/staff sessions in 2017. Which includes the following:crystal peaks served 269 families with 514 children ages 6-18 through its core session program. 65 mentor sessions were offered in 2017. 6 small groups were used to improve the efficiency of the program and allow more families and kids to be a part of the ranch. Crystal peaks staff completed 920 sessions for our referral program in 2017. These sessions are for children in "at risk" situations. Our referral program encompassed 34% of our sessions in 2017. The ranch held two "harvest days" programs for families. Sewing, woodworking, crochet, arts and crafts were a few of the many additional opportunities afforded the attending ranch participants. Crystal peaks hosted approximately 6,079 visitors in 2017.

equine rescue and outreach accomplishments during 2017: dental work, standard veterinary visits, and protocol immunizations were given to the ranch horses. All paddocks were daily maintained and cleaned of manure resulting in minimal hoof-related injuries and insect proliferation. Cpyr equine herd utilized our additional 92 acre properties over the fall and winter months; doing so afforded irrigated acreage for grazing and "time off" over the winter months. Gastro-intestinal and general hoof health benefited. Crystal peaks supported several other similar organizations by sending donated equine equipment to similar ministries nationwide. Crystal peaks maintained excellent overall herd health for the 2017 year. Two horses were re-homed out of state and are thriving in their new environment. Crystal peaks has 78 people/families who sponsor 14 different horses, raising over $46,772. Our facility hosted three clinics taught by local trainers in the community. Our horses were used in two clinics facilitating knowledge based growth and training of similar ministries globally. Cpyr horses were instrumental in 1,235 one-on-one sessions with local kids. Three "life skills" school groups brought their students to crystal peaks specifically to learn about caring for and riding horses. Adopted two horses from a poor living situation, one is on track to participate in our 2018 session program and the other continues to receive the regular vet and medical attention that he needs. Purchased an additional horse specifically for our session program.

cpyr continued to invest in maintaining a restful space within the on-site store for mothers and visiting families in need of ministry. In 2017, the ranch continued to focus on growing its family support programs. As a result of this effort, food, financial assistance, clothing, books, toys, and other items were gifted to local families. In 2017, we continued to focus on developing the local volunteer program. As a result, we had over 170 volunteers that consist of local, regional, and international individual, families, and groups. With their dedication to serve crystal peaks in the day to day task as well as building projects, they worked 4,763 hours. Crystal peaks hosted 104 tours in 2017. A portion of the sessions at cpyr were given to families in need of some extra support due to special circumstances. Over the course of the season, 34% of the sessions at cpyr were from the referral program. Cpyr invested in making connections with local organizations, creating the opportunity for families to participate in the program that would otherwise not be able to. Cpyr provides priority scheduling for these families. Cpyr organized two "harvest days" in which all families were invited to come to free classes to learn skills (sewing, woodworking, crocheting, candle making, etc). The "gift room" at cpyr funneled thousands of dollars of "in kind" donations to central oregon families in need. Cpyr held its 21st annual hoedown that brings families from all over central oregon to the ranch for fun, games, dancing, and food. In 2017, the ranch held ten family fellowship meetings throughout the year and the attendance to each one of these events fluctuated between 150-300 people.

empowering the ministry 2017 accomplishments:cpyr hosted and conducted its 20th information clinic which equips individuals interested in starting a similar program. There were 90 clinic attendees in 2017 from 22 states in the u. S. & three international countries including canada, argentina, and the u. K. . Cpyr hosted its sixth ministry conference to further support similar programs. Founders & core team members from these non-profits were invited to attend. 21 programs were represented by 64 leaders in attendance. This event encompassed attendees from 13 states and south africa. In 2017, nine, new similar programs were established in u. S. Communities where these services had not yet been available. These non-profits were launched by individuals that were inspired to serve their communities through attending our empowerment events and ongoing consultation from the ranch. Cpyr and its staff were instrumental in fostering the foundation in which these additional ministries were able to build on. In addition, these new nine programs are supported via the cpyr similar ministry department. As of the end of 2017, cpyr staff have encouraged and inspired over 220 similar programs in 44 states of the u. S. & ten additional countries worldwide. The cpyr similar ministry staff actively support and mentor 130 of these programs. These teams have been served by the crystal peaks mission to empower programs worldwide. The founders of cpyr personally visited four similar programs in the u. S. During 2017 to offer support and consultation. Our similar ministries manager and program director visited wings of hope in virginia to offer consult and empower their team during a gathering of similar programs hosted by wings of hope. This event served 70 individuals representing 18 established organizations and several prospective organizations. Three similar ministry programs hosted regional support clinics in 2017 in the east coast, upper midwest and midwest regions. The programs in the state of california began hosting quarterly support gatherings among their organizations.