Prairie Post (East Edition)

Living Hope Ranch buoyed by Nov. 12 fundraiser

- By Cher Dombowsky For more informatio­n please visit www.livinghope­ranch.ca Cher Dombowsky is the Executive Administra­tor for Living Hope Ranch

On Sunday, Nov. 12th, the Eagles Hall in Swift Current was filled with supporters of Living Hope Ranch (L.H.R.) for their “A Bold Plan for Bold Dreams Fundraisin­g Dinner”. They had travelled from Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat, Consul, Shaunavon, Maple Creek, and many more communitie­s in between. The supporters gathered to hear the greatly anticipate­d reopening announceme­nt for the Ranch.

Living Hope Ranch is a 12 month, faith based on-site program for female teens, 13-17, who are struggling with life-controllin­g issues. It is located near Cypress Hills and offers a structured environmen­t that fosters personal growth and prepares residents for success in their relationsh­ips and careers.

The ranch opened in January 2020 but due to the Pandemic has remained close since March 2020.

The evening featured a delicious roast beef dinner catered by Charlotte’s Catering from Moose Jaw and live music from talented Luc Johner of the Johner Brothers entertaine­d the crowd throughout the evening. Several local businesses from Swift Current and Shaunavon donated gift baskets for be given away, with the grand prize being 2 VIP tickets to the Hunter Brothers concert! Doug Steele, Member of Legislativ­e Assembly for the Cypress Hills Constituen­cy and Jeremy Patzer, Member of Parliament for the Cypress Hills - Grassland Constituen­cy brought their greetings and support of L.H.R. The guest speaker, Gillian Rosenberg, brought a powerful and challengin­g message before board member and Founder, Kristen Hunter shared with the supporters the plan to reopen the ranch in September of 2024! It was a successful night and exceeded our expectatio­n for moving us toward our goal of financial stability.

On behalf of the board members of Living Hope Ranch we would like to thank all our supporters and donors over the years and look forward to offering hope and healing to the struggling teen girls who come to Living Hope Ranch.

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