Fall Newsletter 2022

 Today is the first day of our favorite month of the year at The Ravines.

It is an entire month of gratefulness and we are grateful for YOU!

Facility Updates

The Ravines is blessed with nearly a 5000 sq. ft. facility on ten beautiful acres. Here our couples eat, sleep and receive 15 hours of intensive counseling. Lined with shady trees, a vast lawn, a barn and a walking path with benches, the property is a main attraction for couples in need of solitude to focus on their marriages. We often tell them, “It is a beautiful place to do hard work”. While our couples do their hard work on their marriages, our maintenance personnel continue to do hard work maintaining our property, both indoors and outdoors. Ongoing upkeep and maintenance is a vital necessity to maintain a certain standard of excellence, which hopefully will remain synonymous with The Ravines name. Click here to read more...

Storytime

"After searching online, together we started calling around to find a place that would be able to help us find each other again. It was the only thing we had done together in a long time. He (husband) wanted the marriage - I (wife) wanted a stress free exit. Then, there was a voice on the other end of the phone -- her gifts, gentle spirit, graciousness and the way she talked about the program had us heading on a plane to Indiana. After we arrived, our hosts were attentive to every need, engaged, open, and supportive. We knew we had made the right choice. And then there was our counselor - who pressed, cried, and spoke truth. With the power of the Spirit, this wonderful place saved our marriage. We know we have a lot of work in front of us and we are okay with that. Thank you to The Ravines for doing God's work - we can leave here and do the same."

~a quote from an October 2022 client

So Far This Year...

You have helped make a difference in the lives of couples and families! See how your support has impacted the world around you so far this year:

Number of couples who have attended The Ravines in 2022 :

Children whose lives are now changed because their parents sought help from The Ravines in 2022:

Did you know?

- People in a happy marriage tend to be more productive at work.

- Most marriages last 7-8 years before one files for divorce.

- Every 13 seconds, there is one divorce in America.

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. This year it is November 29, 2022 and we hope while you are generously giving to organizations close to your heart, you consider The Ravines as well. 

There are many ways you can help. The two most critical ways are listed below.

1. For many of our couples, financial struggles are the only barrier stopping them from getting the help they need. This is where our scholarship program can step in and assist. Your donation could save a marriage!

2. We are always in need of Host Couples. If you have the gift of hospitality, enjoy praying with others and have a few days of availability, email us at info@theravines.org to get more information on our upcoming host training sessions.    Inquire and find out more ››

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