“The whole purpose of the On River Time trip is to create an environment that offers the opportunity to speak life into children who for so long received the opposite.”

— Brodie Croyle, Big Oak Ranch

SEE the Impact of Your Support
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

SEE the Impact of Your Support

We've come a long way in 10 years. Because of your support, we are working to help break the cycle of abuse and neglect in kids' lives, the result of which may be seen now and for generations to come.

Watch our latest video from this year's fly fishing camps in Idaho. It will be well worth your time and may even give you a new perspective, just like camps have done for the hundreds of kids we have served.

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Stay and SOAR at Children’s Harbor
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

Stay and SOAR at Children’s Harbor

Our recent “Stay and SOAR “ exceeded all expectations. We are so grateful to Children's Harbor for hosting us, and to Liz Huntley and Alexis Girvan for providing such rich content and thought provoking discussions.

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Thank YOU for Casting Hope!
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

Thank YOU for Casting Hope!

Ten years is a pretty big milestone in the nonprofit world so Thursday's Casting Hope was extra special. Not only did we celebrate our 10 year anniversary but we were able to honor a man who played a key role in the foundation of On River Time, John Croyle of Big Oak Ranch.

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The Impact of a Kind Word
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

The Impact of a Kind Word

“Kind words, kind looks, kind acts, and warm handshakes, these are means of grace when men in trouble are fighting their unseen battles.”

— John Hall

We were able to serve a new children’s home this week. The kids stole our hearts.

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They’re Worth It
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

They’re Worth It

The statistics are overwhelming. Too many children are growing up in unhealthy and harmful environments of abuse and neglect. They are OUR WHY.

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Our Why
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Our Why

“He’s taking us fly fishing?”

It’s a question the kids we serve have asked. What’s the purpose of On River Time? And why fly fishing?

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Save the Date!
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Save the Date!

Save the Date for an event you won’t want to miss! Make plans to join us for Casting Hope, 2022 as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of On River Time!

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Lives Impacted at On River Time Camp
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

Lives Impacted at On River Time Camp

Our two weeks of camps for four children's homes are over and we look back with awe and gratitude. First and foremost, thank YOU for your support. Because of you, lives were impacted at camp this year. Please take a moment to read our post camp report below. We hope it will be a blessing to you.

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Help Send a Kid to Camp
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Help Send a Kid to Camp

Help Send a Kid to Camp! Read this important letter from our Founder and see our 2021 Impact Report.

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90 Days ‘til Camp!
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90 Days ‘til Camp!

We are 90 days away from taking children from four children's homes to On River Time camps. This once in a lifetime trip is designed to let the children know they are "worth it"! Their worth is not defined by the painful experiences of their past.

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Minding Our Manners
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

Minding Our Manners

"Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot." —Clarence Thomas

Etiquette class at Big Oak Ranch led by Suzy Johnson with special guest, Miss Alabama Lauren Bradford.

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On River Time Receives National Honor
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On River Time Receives National Honor

We are so honored and excited to announce that On River Time has been selected as the 2021 Charity of the Year by the PGA TOUR Champions. In addition to this incredible national honor, the PGA TOUR will also make a $30,000 donation to On River Time.

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New Year Reflections
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New Year Reflections

When the words "thank you" don't seem enough, these smiles speak volumes.

To YOU, our partners, thank you for having an eternal impact on children from difficult backgrounds.

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Giving Thanks
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

Giving Thanks

We can't enter Thanksgiving week without taking a moment to express to you our grateful appreciation for all you do to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Your support has allowed us to expand our programming in 2021. Here are pictures from our recent SOAR training with the college aged students from Big Oak Ranch, currently in their Ascend program.

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Peace in the Midst of Chaos
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

Peace in the Midst of Chaos

Thanks to devoted partners like you, this year's Casting Hope exceeded all expectations. That means we can look ahead to 2022 with anticipation knowing more young lives will be impacted. See for yourself how lives are transformed at camp!

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Casting Hope - Thank You!
Wendy Garner Wendy Garner

Casting Hope - Thank You!

Every Child Deserves a Champion. And that's exactly what you are! Thank you for making Casting Hope, 2021 the most successful ever! Because of you we are able to continue to expand our life-affirming programming to impact even more kids! Your partnership and generosity lets them know they aren't define by their past, they have a future filled with HOPE.

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