CRforCW is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, founded in 2009, whose mission is to bring positive change to less fortunate individuals. Over the years, we have worked with great organizations like Rotary, Rotary International, World Vision, Hands to Honduras, Living Water International, Engineers without Border, and Native American communities in South Dakota and Nebraska, just to name a few. We have seen the successful completion of projects that have found, distributed, cleaned or stored water for indigenous people of 5 different countries. We have provided resources and education opportunities to the First Nations of North America, primarily the “high risk” children and young adults of our Native American population. NOW we’re focusing our efforts towards supporting organizations here in our Texas ‘backyard’.
Robert Welch is using his ministry to open doors of opportunity to reach people with the gospel. He works with homeless people, the needy and migrants in the San Antonio area (often in drug infested areas of the city) to pray for them, bring them off the streets, and disciple them in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We are hoping to build community with these people where they can experience the love of God in a discipleship setting.
Amy Dojahn, co-founder of Runnin’ Free Ranch, was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and not able to walk since the age of 10. But God had a plan! Her passion to help others and love for horses came together to provide a non-judgmental, non-pressured environment where veterans, at-risk youth, those with special needs and their families can experience freedom, hope and positive life-changing relationships through the facilitation of equine assisted activities and counseling.
CRforCW has found a particular niche where we believe there is an incredible opening and pathway to establishing ourselves as a beacon of safety, acceptance, and unconditional love and guidance, for the “at high risk” child and young adult in this area of South Dakota and northern Nebraska. By establishing a shelter where there are programs and opportunities to work with horses, we know that we are welcomed into a culture that is historically and currently still steeped in strong relationship with the horse! We have a great advantage in that most of the Board of Directors of CRforCW are accomplished equestrians – all of our past water/well programs were funded by ringside events at major horse shows throughout the Southwest! Having said that, we believe God has given us a new direction by spreading His love first by utilizing a resource of His creation that all of us have many, many years of experience with and share a great love. This is our new path and we are well suited for this with personal backgrounds ranging from current competitors in the Hunter/Jumper arena to Western Horsemanship and Rodeo. We all know horses, and we have spent lifetimes loving them; riding, competing and teaching others to safely do the same.
CRforCW has lots of challenges in front of us but these are only great opportunities and they are becoming more available to us daily. Personal relationships are strengthening with existing youth programs and ministries, including local efforts and community services. We are pushing forward to make inroads, establish trust and in the very near future provide a place of physical safety and spiritual love – the CRforCW Horse Center.
Please consider joining us with any resources that you have – prayer time, work skills and training, social networking and/or financial support. Please help us use Christ’s Resources for Christ’s Warriors and connect with us any way you can.
As a means to raise funds, Jo Jo White, the founder of CRforCW wrote a children’s book. Top Cat’s Second Chance is an inspirational book about forgiveness, hope, love and second chances! Through beautiful illustrations and photos, this 30 page book tells the TRUE story of a failed Thoroughbred race horse who became a National Champion. Available on Amazon
