Forward Stride Blog
Thanks to You, We Raised $300k!
We are thrilled to announce that our year end campaign for 2020 raised $306,000! This is more than any year end campaign in our history. We send all our gratitude and love to our anonymous matching donors, without whom this would not have been possible, and to...
Happy New Year
2020 - A Year of Loss and Hope A letter written by Executive Director Amber Varner Like many people around the world, I am happy to have 2020 in my rearview mirror. It has been a year of major losses for me, Forward Stride, and our community. However, it has also...
Winter Break Update
Our fall term has come to an end, we will be closed for the next two weeks, allowing our horses and staff to have a break! It is hard to believe that 2020 is almost over! Last week we wrapped up our annual appeal stories, Navigating Adversity was our theme this year....
Oregon Freeze Update
Forward Stride is still open! Dear Clients, Family, and Friends of Forward Stride, While the Governor’s 2-week freeze has ended, Washington County is considered an Extreme Risk county. In compliance with the associated restrictions, we are continuing to request that...
Forward Stride 2020 Annual Report
We are proud to present our 2020 Annual Report, detailing our 2019-2020 fiscal year’s activities. We invite you to read this report and to continue partnering with us as we provide life changing and enriching services to our community at a time when many have...
We’re Still Open!
Governor Kate Brown has mandated a 2 week statewide freeze for the state of Oregon. This freeze takes effect on November 18, 2020. Under these new restrictions, Forward Stride is able to continue operating as normal for all programming and clinical services. We do...
Program and Herd Update!
*photo from Sept. 2019As we move into what looks to be a warm and beautiful summer, we want to update you on our program reopening as well as some changes in our herd! Read to the end to hear about our last scheduled drive-through day! Program Update Our Riding,...
Hear from ED Amber Varner – “Celebrate With Us!”
Hello, Forward Stride Family! We are excited to share some pretty great news: We received our Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan on May 1st! This loan has contributed to our campaign to raise $250,000 by the end of September to sustain operations. Combined with...
An Update From the Barn and How You Can Help!
Hello Forward Stride Family, We hope this email finds you safe and healthy! Our staff and herd are staying healthy but we miss all of our clients, volunteers, families, and supporters deeply. This time allows for self-reflection, connecting more deeply with family...
Forward Stride to Extend Closure
Dear Forward Stride Community, We hope you are healthy and doing well. With the Governor’s new Stay Home, Save Lives order, Forward Stride must announce that our onsite programming will be discontinued until she lifts that order. We have dedicated staff members...