Our Mission

Friends of SJC is a Christian outreach program offering the opportunity to ride, clean, and learn about horses to developmentally delayed individuals. This includes those afflicted with cognitive delays, which cause learning difficulties and motor delays, such as those with cerebral palsy. It also includes those with social, emotional, and behavioral delays, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Currently less than 15% of U.S. Ministries openly welcome people with autism. In part, this is because many people don't understand the social, communication, and sensory challenges caused by this disorder. The loud singing, noises and strangers can easily overwhelm them. This program offers a less restrictive environment with accommodations and behavior support.

 

Our mission of SJC is to use our unique facility to bring up children spiritually, intellectually, and physically through God's word with a focus on individuals with specific needs. We are dedicated to building a better, stronger, united community, inclusive of often the most marginalized of society whilst growing the sweet vine of Christ's love.

 

“Providing opportunities to support individuals and families living with special needs to allow for better facilitation and integration between typical families and those affected by disability.”