Summary
Organization name
Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch
2015
Tax id (EIN)
47-4469240
Category
Religion-Related
Address
8098 County Road 14Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
Weld County, CO, US
Graceful Oaks' Session Program is for children ages 7-17 who have experienced emotional pain through abuse, trauma, parents divorce, bullying, suicide, loss, adoption, and human trafficking.
Empowering Youth Leadership Program is tailored for children 4th-12th grade who desire to learn christian leadership skills and apply these skills in a Business- Ranch setting.
Family Fun Nights provide a space for families to recharge by eating, laughing and playing together. Activities include horseback riding, archery, ranch games, hot dogs and s'mores.
Testimonials
"It is amazing to see David and Rick excited to participate in a program like GOYR's Session Program. The program is individually tailored for each child. As a parent, I am excited to see David and Rick learning and growing in the Lord. The boys are beginning to apply what they learn from working with the horses to their own lives. I see confidence, responsibility, and action in each child. Each week they are given a scripture or something to think about that applies to what they are facing. It was amazing to talk with each one about his thoughts and feelings with the program. I saw David and Rick go from struggling with issues to being calm, confident, and most of all, happy."
WC
"It was kind of a fluke that I found Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch. When I was introduced to Chalae at GOYR, I was really looking for a horse summer camp. From the first session, I saw a difference in my daughter; an excitement to learn and grow. Chalae was able to pinpoint my daughter's fear and trust issues. Through the past couple months, I've been able to watch my daughter blossom into something even more beautiful than she is. She is already beautiful, but now the inside love of God is shining through her. She is pouring through the word of God looking for Him to speak to her. She is learning to trust in God to help her make decisions.
I am so thankful that what I thought was a fluke was actually God doing His thing and wrapping his arms around my daughter and reminding her that He loves her and has not forgotten about her. I can't wait to see what else He has planned for her!"
MJ
Mission
Our mission at Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch is to Mentor Children, Empower our Youth to Lead, and Strengthen Families.
Background Statement
In 1999, Chalae was traveling through the mountains of Colorado and the Lord unexpectedly began to speak to her deeply. She remembered her childhood horse, Tina, and how Chalae's connection to her horse helped Chalae through some difficult times in her childhood. While driving along the steep, winding roads, the Lord dropped a vision in Chalae to start a horse ranch. She found herself overwhelmed with the desire for girls and boys going through rough times to find security and peace - freedom from the ugliness of life that tries to defeat childhood dreams. This desire in her heart took Chalae back to what God had done in her through her horse Tina. Tina helped Chalae continue to hope and dream for a better future. Chalae's time with Tina reflected pure joy and freedom. This hope and freedom continued to grow in her heart and led her to a personal relationship with Jesus. It is Chalae's desire to share that love to young, wounded hearts so that they can experience the acceptance and peace that only Jesus Christ can give.
Even though this dream was rooted deep down in Chalae's heart, she had no idea when this might occur or how to make it happen. Chalae only knew God's voice speaking to her heart.
In 2015, Chalae and her husband Ben followed God's leading to turn this dream into a reality. They started looking for property and found the perfect ranch for Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch just 10 minutes east of I-25 and Hwy 52.
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Organization Data
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621