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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
HEALING
HORIZON
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
The Scorpion Creek Ranch Team
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.
