Forward Stride Blog
Giddyup Gala Tickets On Sale Now!
You heard it here first! Tickets for our annual dinner and action, the Giddyup Gala, are on sale now! But hold onto your cowboy hats, we’ve got a screamin’ deal coming at you for this week only! To start the ticket sale for our Giddyup Gala right, we are offering an...
Wrapping Up the Year
2018 has been an amazing year. We heard from Alex, Betty, Adorned in Grace, and sisters Lili & Ruby about the transformations they’ve experienced. Each came to the barn with a unique situation and their own set of goals. Now each is well on their way to...
Happy Holidays from Forward Stride
Dear Forward Stride Community, As 2018 draws to a close, we are struck by all of the lasting changes Forward Stride is experiencing as an organization, and I am struck by the impact all of you have had on me, both professionally and personally. Taking on the role of...
Giving at Forward Stride
This week the staff has been showing their appreciation for our volunteers. We call it “Thanks for Giving” week. We would not exist without our dedicated, generous, wonderful volunteers. Thank you for keeping our sessions running smoothly, caring for our herd, helping...
Announcing the 2019 Giddyup Gala!
Save the Date! We are excited to announce the date for our annual dinner and auction, the Giddyup Gala! The evening of Saturday, March 9th At the Embassy Suites, Washington Square, Columbia River Ballroom. Each year our community comes together on this energetic night...
Come Have a Spooktacular Time With Us!
Harvest Party! We’re going to have a ghoulish good time at our Nightmare Before Christmas themed Harvest Party this year! Come join us on Sunday, November 4th from 10am - 2pm and enjoy… $5 Pony Rides through the Haunted Trail! This is the one time during the year we...
Wrapping Up Our Round Up Relay
As another beautiful Oregon summer comes to a close, we can sit back and take pride in our third successful Round Up Relay. Our community raised $77,770.37 towards supporting our programs in the coming year. Over 45 people participated, both walking and running around...
Round Up Relay a Success! Still Time to Donate!
We Did It!!! We are elated to announce that the Round Up Relay was a smashing success and we have reached our goal! Thank you to everyone who participated, everyone who fundraised, everyone who donated, all of our wonderful sponsors, and everyone who made it such an...
What’s Happening on Saturday?
What's Happening on Saturday... You May Ask! The Round Up Relay! The Open Barn! And the Tack Sale! It's a big day! Want to come to the Round Up Relay? Register here if you want to participate, or come at 9:30am to watch the fun! Opening at 10am is our Tack Sale...
Breaking News! We Are Almost There!
We are SO CLOSE! Only $8,083 to go! Kara and Jason’s matching challenge caught the eye of an anonymous donor who saw their $10,000 and raised them another $10,000! Combined with the amazing community engagement in response to this challenge, we are so close to...