We will reboot, rejuvenate, redirect and eradicate teenage homelessness.
In mythology, the scorpion is one of the most misunderstood creatures. People see danger—but the deeper truth is transformation. The scorpion turns pain into strength, survival into thriving, fear into confidence.
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That's the journey every young person at Scorpion Creek Ranch will be on.
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Scorpion Creek Ranch isn’t a place yet, but the vision is real and the work is well underway.
For 3 years, we’ve been laying the foundation, shaping a bold mission, assembling a passionate team, and charting our course. Now, we’re shifting from vision to reality. This is your chance to help build something truly life-changing from the ground up.
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Ready to make a difference? Your support helps us buy land, build safe spaces, and give kids a way off the streets. Visit our donation page to get involved.
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Where are we now? Check our timeline.
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Want the full plan? Read our white paper.
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Have questions? Visit our FAQ.
Change at this scale takes a community. We’d love for you to be part of ours.
We are saving teenage lives every single day | Building A Powerful Future — Please Join Us.
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An Invisible Crisis
Breaking the Cycle: Scorpion Creek Ranch’s Innovative Model for the Homelessness Crisis
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Our nation faces an epic, in-our-face escalating epidemic around homelessness. As tent cities grow, so does the urgency to find real solutions.
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Our Model
HEARTH
More than a Home: SCR aims to provide homeless teens with a secure home, a warm bed, and nourishing food. More than a shelter, our Hearth is where healing begins, a place to reset, find safety, then grow.
HEALING
Restoring: Emotional and Physical Well-being Through Trauma-Informed Care and therapeutic programs, we will guide teens to overcome the wounds of their past. From equine therapy to conflict resolution, our holistic approach heals the mind and body.
A Holistic Path for Teens Experiencing Homelessness
At Scorpion Creek Ranch, we will go beyond basic shelter. We will offer a path to transformation for teens experiencing homelessness. Through our immersive programs, we will provide a nurturing environment where teens heal, grow, and gain the skills to build thriving futures.
Empowering Potential
Our innovative blend of therapeutic care, vocational training, and life skills development is designed to restore hope and self-sufficiency. Teens will rebuild confidence while learning practical skills, from organic farming to financial literacy, preparing them to become healthy, stable young adults.
HORIZON
Creating Futures of Independence:
We will equip youth with vocational skills, hands-on learning, and emotional resilience to build thriving, independent lives. From gardening to job training, we will open the door to opportunity and lasting success.
Photo by Eva Kosmas Flores
Breaking the Cycle
We understand the trauma many teens face, and through Trauma-Informed Care and emotional support, we will help them recover from their past. Every night, they will sleep in a safe, warm bed, knowing they are part of a community dedicated to their well-being and success.
Creating Lasting Change
Our vision goes beyond managing homelessness. We aim to end it. By nurturing teens’ potential and addressing the root causes, we will provide a model for nationwide adoption. We believe real change happens not just through temporary solutions, but by empowering these teens to build sustainable futures.
Be a Changemaker
Our founder’s vision for Scorpion Creek Ranch is more than a shelter, it’s about transforming society. By building a community where every teen feels valued and connected, SCR aims to break the cycle of youth homelessness. With the help of 100,000 sustaining members donating just $10 a month, we will address homelessness at its roots in Lane County and spread this transformative model nationwide. Together, we can create a future where youth homelessness is eradicated, not managed. Become a sustaining member and help us lead the way toward a brighter future for our teens, and for society.
The Scorpion Creek Ranch Team
The Scorpion Creek Ranch Systems Reform Model Is Arresting The Steep Ascending Trajectory of Chronic Teenage Homelessness
in Eugene, Oregon
Your Attention Is Mandatory |
Eugene Has THE Steepest Upward HOMELESS Trajectory in America
STOP!
Every Time
When You See A Homeless Minor
Sponsor Safe Shelter
Give Them All The Money You Have
In Your Pocket
Do Something!
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Regardless Of Their Pain or Demon
You Will Have
In Small Measure
Afforded Them Temporary Respite
From Hunger
From Anguish
From Fear
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Children Are Our Most Precious Resource
Helping Those Who Can’t Help Themselves
Is not Optional
IF
YOU
Believe In God
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EUGENE'S TEENAGE HOMELESS PROBLEM
Eugene’s Teenage Homelessness Crisis: Highest Per Capita in the U.S. Eugene’s ranking as the number one city for per capita homelessness is startling. The city records roughly 432 homeless individuals per 100,000 residents, a figure that far exceeds many larger cities. This high rate reflects a combination of economic, social, and housing factors unique to the rise in Eugene’s teen homelessness.
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Youth Homelessness in Eugene Is of Particular Interest | The cycle starts here!
One of the most concerning aspects is the number of unaccompanied homeless teens. Over 230 minors live on the streets or in emergency shelters at any given time. These young people face extreme risks, including exposure to harsh weather, violence, and lack of access to education and healthcare. Many facilities provide a bed and a personal environment with privacy similar to a jail cell.
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Unsheltered Population and Street Vulnerability
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Approximately 80% of Eugene’s teen homeless population is unsheltered, meaning they live outside of designated shelters. Like waves in the ocean, even the most adroitly resourceful among the band of teenage homelessness can only ride the couch-surfing wave so far. Options for needy teens can evaporate in an afternoon.
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This exposes homeless teens to dangers such as extreme weather conditions, health problems, and safety threats. For teenagers, the risks multiply to the point of horrific, as teenage homelessness by definition endures a lack of trustworthy adult protection or on-demand supportive networks exacerbated by a lack of adequate public resources. Imagine there is no one to call, or even have a phone on which to call them. For many homeless teenagers living in Eugene, there is no 911.
