“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
Don’t Miss This!
You won’t want to miss this inspiring event, Casting Hope 2022 featuring Chris Gardner, author and the man portrayed by Will Smith in the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness.
“I’ve never felt a mother’s love like that.”
It’s been said that in life, joy and sorrow coexist. As we conclude our two weeks of camps for kids living in group children's homes we are in that tension. Our hearts have been broken and yet they are full…
On River Time Featured in Garden & Gun!
We are so thrilled to announce that On River Time is featured in the June/July issue of Garden & Gun magazine on newsstands now.
2022 Impact Report
You are critical to our mission to help positively impact and change the trajectory of a child's life. Because of you, we are able to provide life-affirming programming to children of abuse and neglect, letting them know they are not defined by their past, they have a future filled with HOPE. We invite you to take a look at our 2022 Annual Report.
On River Time Board Meeting in Memphis
On River Time Board of Directors meeting in Memphis
Sign Up for Sporting Clays!
You won’t want to miss our 3rd Annual Sporting Clays event at Selwood Farm, hosted by our Junior Board..
First Impressions Matter
Do you remember your very first job interview? How nervous you were?
We’ve been working to make sure the kids we serve have every opportunity for success in life…
Give a Gift that Makes a Lasting Impact
This Christmas, give a give that makes a lasting impact. Why not show you care by giving a gift in honor of a friend, loved one, or co-worker?
Mark Your Calendar for Giving Tuesday!
Mark your calendar for Giving Tuesday, a day to give back.
Junior Board’s Premier Pig Roast
Thank you to our Junior Board for hosting an amazing event to raise money to support kids of abuse and neglect.
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.
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.
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.
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!