restoring hope ranch
RESTORE, HOPE, EQUIP
restoring hope ranch
RESTORE, HOPE, EQUIP
Why We Do what we do
OUR STORY
The seed was planted when I was a little girl and my family would visit a dude ranch, which felt like home away from home. I always had a love for animals and creating art, which filled me with joy. The experience of the outdoors and horses brought me an overwhelming feeling of peace.
When I was a teenager I was raped and again in college. I did not have an outlet to deal with all the pain, crazy emotions, and false shame associated with it. In my later years, through counseling, I dealt with the realization that I was raped and it was not my fault. Through these experiences, working with teenagers throughout my life, and witnessing how animals, the outdoors and art brought me such peace & healing. I feel God has used all these things to bring about the vision to help others.
I along with my husband, now want to help others who have gone through similar experiences or even more tragic ones.
Our Mission
RHR exist to provide a safe place for those who have been hurt through sexual, physical and emotional traumas. We will come alongside using our animals, outdoors and arts programs to help them in their healing process.
who we are
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Jaci Swigart
Has been a long time friend and we value her wisdom, discernment and commitment to RHR. She has worked in several marketing companies such as The Clorox Company, City of Bend, & Tesla. Jaci, her husband Jer, and three kids love living in Bend, Oregon. And taking advantage of all things outdoors.
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Christine Gibson
Is the president and visionary of RHR. She has worked at various ministries in her lifetime. One called Doulos in Colorado working with troubled teens. Was a volunteer for Young Life for many years and also worked at a guest ranch for three seasons. All of this has given her the knowledge and discernment of how she wants RHR to function. She lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon with her family and enjoys spending time with them on the farm.
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Alan Gibson
Is the co-founder of RHR. He also has a heart for others. Alan has come alongside Christine and her vision and has supported her all the way. He is a contractor here in Bend, and loves all that Bend has to offer, from its mountains to its beaches. He is a man of many trades and if your ever on the side of the road with a flat tire, Alan is the one who will lend a helping hand.
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Stacey Cobrae
Is a friend, a realtor, and a pastors wife. Her and her family moved up here from southern, California to start a church in Redmond, Oregon. Stacey resides in Redmond with her husband and three kids.
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Marlene Miranda
Also known to her friends as Lena, she has been a dear friend to Christine and her family for more than a decade. Lena is a teacher, advocate and someone who just lights up the room. She resides in North Caroline with her dog Canelo.
OUR ANIMALS
Furry and feathery friends
The animals we use in our program include horses, chickens, pigs, alpacas, dogs and cats.
THE FOUNDERS
Alan & Christine
As parents ourselves we have a heart for kids. Especially those who are hurting, as we both have experienced deep hurts in our lives. Those experiences have made us want to live lives that show others that their is a light at the end of the tunnel. Someone who you can hope in, trust in and who loves you purely for who you are. That someone is Jesus Christ. Our hope and prayer is through the restoring process, these kids will know they are loved, valued & worth fighting for!Christine has had a dream to start a retreat center as long as she can remember. Alan has always loved the outdoors and helping others. So RHR was formed.
HOPE IN CHRIST
Alan & Christine
We have hearts for those who are hurting, as we both have experienced deep hurts in our lives. Those experiences have made us want to live lives that show others that their is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Someone who you can hope in, trust in and who loves you purely for who you are. That someone is Jesus Christ. Our hope and prayer is that through the restoring process, those who come down our road will know they are loved, valued & worth fighting for!
Christine has had a dream to start a retreat center as long as she can remember. Alan has always loved the outdoors and helping others.
So RHR was formed.