LOCAL CHARITY IS HORSING AROUND!

Since 1890, Gateways for Youth and Families has been part of the solution to problems for youth and families, offering an entrance or “gateway” for new possibilities and opportunities. Today is no different. With a unique chance to help children through horsemanship, GATEWAYS is establishing local equestrian programs for youth of all ages that will help them with goals to meet standards in riding and horse management with a curriculum designed to build skills and self-esteem.

Through the Jessie Dyslin Ranch Expansion, GATEWAYS will develop a 31-acre parcel of land into an equestrian center for youth and families. Facilities will include an indoor riding arena that will double as a performing arts center; a lodge that will serve as a common area for year-round youth programs and summer camps and a learning-center filled with schooling horses and large tack rooms that double as classrooms for un-mounted lessons. Programs will offer youth a variety of options and focus on building relationships through team activities and peer mentoring.

Although the vision for the Jessie Dyslin Ranch Expansion is unique and will offer children opportunities like no other, the work cannot be accomplished alone. GATEWAYS for Youth and Families needs caring individuals and businesses to provide financial backing to be successful.

When the Jessie Dyslin Ranch Expansion is complete, the impact on our community will be priceless. However, the community return on investment will be equally significant. For every dollar spent today to help youth development, the community will save $10.51 in the future.

The financial goal of GATEWAYS for the Jessie Dyslin Ranch Expansion is to raise $4 million in three years – a potential investment in excess of $40 million to our community. The campaign has already raised $1.7 million or 40% of our goal.

If you would like to help, several levels of tax-deductible giving have been established with special recognition for each level. Any level of financial assistance that you can provide will be much appreciated.

The GATEWAYS Foundation is a 501 C3 non profit corporation. Our tax id # is 31-1642426 and our UBI # is 601931811. Please contact the Gateways Foundation office at 253-882-1144; by e-mail at foundation@gatewaysforyouth.org or write to Gateways Foundation, 301 Garfield, Parkland, WA 98444 for more information.