2BU YOUTH RANCH
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Currently we working on trying to find different ways to gather the needed funds to continue this program. The funds are critical so that we are able to impact the youth in the years to come. What we are starting to feel now. The shift in our society of youth journeying through these last several years of a Pandemic. Times of uncertainty, isolations, changes in education process and so much more have all brought so much stress to the youth of today. We are seeing more and more youth struggling emotionally. Anxiety and depression are higher than ever before. Now more than ever we firmly believe we need this program to mentor youth for a healthy and faith filled future here in our community of Eastern Washington.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
2BU Youth Ranch
We work with at risk youth. Ages 8 - to 17 Youth are mentored one on one with one mentor and one horse. The youth come for 90 minutes sessions in which they learn Basic Horsemanship starting with catching up through safe riding and handling. They are also required to complete a ranch chore during their 90 minute session
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The beauty of the work we do here at 2BU Youth Ranch has been growing for over 10 years. Our Mission, to help the youth that come here find faith in Jesus who can lay the foundation for healing, hope and trust. This is done with one on one mentoring between a trained volunteer and the youth with hands on experience in horsemanship. Our goal is to restore the heart and soul of the child and to develop there strengths. In this it will help restore the family unit.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The horse is how we get there. We spend 90 minutes once a week one on one with the youth and a horse. We teach basic Horsemanship in a safe manner. Starting with catching the horse and working up to riding with control. These actions teach creative problem solving, conflict management and improved communication skills. ( After all you need all of this to handle a 1200 pound animal.) We also throw in ranch hand chores which teach the youth the responsibility of taking care of the animal and the facility. Brushing and caring for the horse also teaches youth compassion.
Along the way of teaching these objectives and strategies we use Biblical principals to help bring this full circle for the youth. Teaching them God can use all of his creation (even Horses!) to help heal and restore.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
2BU Youth Ranch recruits volunteers with good safe horsemanship skills to mentor the youth. They all have compassion and a love for the youth and our community. We also have youth counselors that partner with us, by consultation or hands on working with the youth themselves. We keep our facility in a neat, orderly and safe condition.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have seen families reconnect, ADHD youth improve in their problem solving and their grades shoot up to straight A's. Families have reconnected with us 3 to 4 years after participating to tell us how their youths lives have continued in positive directions. 2BU has the ability to grow and have a bigger impact in the community. We would like to build a bigger volunteer base to work with. It is imperative for us to have enough qualified mentors for us to engage more families.
Our hope is to eventually find a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who lines up with our Mission and Values that can be a part of the on going support for the youth and family.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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Operations
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2BU YOUTH RANCH
Board of directorsas of 04/12/2023
Cierra Ervin
Self employed
Term: 2023 - 2025
Barbara Counts
Cierra Ervin
Crazy for Photograph
Nancy Wolf
2BU Youth Ranch
Kristina Brandvold
Auto B Clean
Rhonda Goodwin
Self Employed
Denise Golden
Golden Veterinary
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.