“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
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.
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.
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!
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.
On River Time on the Golf Channel!
On River Time was featured on the Golf Channel during the nationally televised Regions Tradition.
Spring Fever
We have Spring Fever! As we count down the days to camp, we have been busy with some great events this spring!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Our First “Stay and SOAR”!
Our first “Stay and SOAR” retreat was held at Pursell Farms for the college aged students from the homes we serve.
Lives Impacted at Camp
See the life-changing experiences that take place at On River Time camp.
Who Packed Your Toolkit?
How did you get where you are today? Who gave you the life lessons that helped to ‘pack your toolkit’?
Kids of abuse and neglect deserve EVERY opportunity in life you and I have had…the same opportunities we strive to provide our own kids. Through your support, we are working to change the trajectory of kids' lives and break the cycle of abuse and neglect.
Every Child Needs a Champion
Spring is, by its very nature, filled with hope. What was once dead and dormant springs forth with new life. This metaphor not only applies to the new blooms emerging on the trees, but also to our weary souls as we eagerly await life’s return to normal after a year-long pandemic.
Vision Casting - Looking to a Bright Future
Our annual board meeting was held recently, virtually. We were excited to share with our board members a recap of 2020 and all of the ways On River Time experienced growth in spite of a year of hardship.