October 2021 Newsletter. Most survivors of trauma have lost so much… control, relationships, trust, hope, any sense of normal… and the list goes on. We recognize the need for restoration and redemption. That’s what Jesus does for us! We want women who are survivors of exploitation and human trafficking to experience healing, freedom, and hope.
September 2021 newsletter. This month we welcomed two new women into our residential program. With every new resident comes a repulsing, horrifying story of their past. At times I just don’t want to hear any more…
August 2021 Newsletter. Whether you attended our event or were not able to come, you can still support our efforts in helping women heal from the darkness of sexual exploitation and trafficking.
July 2021 newsletter. We hope you will join us at our upcoming event! Also, for us to “Embrace Hope Change a Life” many obstacles have to be overcome. Why do victims struggle to seek help?
June 2021 Newsletter. Announcing our upcoming banquet with Susan Pompeo, celebrating the generous volunteers from the First Church of God in Jefferson City, MO, and sharing the ways way God has provided for the needs of Hope Ranch.
May 2021 Newsletter. One of our residents came to Hope Ranch consumed with thoughts of self-harm and suffering several panic attacks each day. After just four months in our program, she has discovered a relationship with Jesus that is leading her to heal and experience freedom. Read her poem…
April 2021 Newsletter. A few weeks ago we celebrated as one of our residents graduated from our program! After a meal, sharing, and giving some celebratory graduation gifts, we gathered to pray over her and bless her as she moves forward. We are so grateful for the healing power of Christ displayed in her life.
March 2021 Newsletter. Spring is finally here! Probably most of us are enjoying the warmer weather, longer days, and perhaps even some evening walks. Spring also brings about a time for cleaning up and taking care of that “honey do” list. We have a long list that has developed over the last few months at Hope Ranch for Women.
The year 2020 will not soon be forgotten. For some, there were joyful moments. For me, one of those was the birth of our first grandson, Rhett. For most of us, though, 2020 was filled with difficult seasons that may still be ongoing now as a result of COVID-19. We...
Already in my first several weeks serving in this role, I have been impressed and astonished by the stories of hope and growing momentum that are coming from our ministry. I will admit, I knew human trafficking was an awful horror, but I had no idea of the depth of this until I had heard personal stories from those who are involved in this ministry. Hearing stories of the atrocities…
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Cat is a certified Faith-Based Equine-Assisted Philosophy facilitator and a professional horse specialist. Since childhood, she has ridden, taught, trained, bred, competed, and passionately loved horses. She has shown nationally in both western and dressage disciplines. Cat received her Bachelor of Arts degree and her Master of Arts degree in Communication from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. She is the founder of Life Participation Seminars. She is the author of To Dance With the Yellow Butterfly, a book which celebrates our dreams and aspirations and where they take us.
Cat has developed a program for Hope Ranch for Women combining her greatest passions: her love of The Lord, her love of the heart, and her undeniable connection to the heart of the horse where healing and peace can be found and embraced.