Rising Above Daily Youth Ranch — Where Kids Know Their Worth.

A place of connection, community, and mentorship.

Our Key Verse

“Now you should understand that it is never the desire of your heavenly Father that a single one of these little ones should be lost”

– Matthew 18:14

About Our Guiding Values

Our guiding values center on three core areas: Connection, Community, and Mentorship.

Connection: The world is divisive, distracting, and isolating. We all need connection – this is especially true for kids. We nurture connection to mentors, horses, self-worth, and ultimately to Christ.

Community: Safety. Belonging. Purpose. Those feelings do not happen by accident. They come from a community where judgment and pressure are replaced by welcoming love and service.

Mentorship: Who made a difference in your life? Did that person help you feel seen, heard, supported, or encouraged? Mentorship makes a difference and that is why it is so important to us.

Connection, Community, Mentorship

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Positioning Statement

Where Kids Know Their Worth
Through connection, community, and mentorship.

Rising Above Daily is a community where every youth has access to a safe haven and a nurturing community. At our free-of-charge youth ranch, we stand in the gap, offering a place where kids can discover hope, peace, and freedom.

Ehren & Kia Plummer, Founders

“We stand in the gap — providing consistent mentorship, safe community, and Christ-centered guidance for youth who need it most.”

How We Do This

Rising Above Daily’s Mission is to connect youth to a higher purpose, ultimately, Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to provide a safe and positive community for our youth; a place where they can find connection, acceptance, affirmation, hope, and find the courage to Rise Above life’s challenges.

We accomplish our Mission through our Guiding Values.

Connection

Our equine, sports, and guitar mentorship programs foster meaningful connection by pairing youth with consistent, faith-centered mentors, creating small-group environments where they are known by name, and building confidence through skill development—guiding them toward a deeper understanding of their identity and value in Christ.

Community

We build community by bringing youth together in structured, team-based, and small-group settings where they practice encouragement, accountability, and teamwork. Through shared experiences—whether on the court, in the arena, or during music sessions—kids develop healthy peer relationships and experience a sense of belonging rooted in Christ-centered values.

Mentorship

We provide mentorship through trained adult volunteers who commit to consistently showing up, modeling character and faith, speaking truth into each child’s life, and walking alongside them through both challenges and victories. Our mentors intentionally combine skill instruction with relational investment, reinforcing resilience, purpose, and hope.

Register Now for 🌱 SPRING 🌼 Basketball, Volleyball, and Guitar Sessions!

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Registration OPEN for Spring Sports Training Sessions

🏀🏐 Elevate your game and your life with the Rising Above Daily Sports Mentorship program! 🏀🏐

Registration for Free Basketball and Volleyball Skills Training and Dinner! Sign up your 6th-12th graders today! Join us at Covington Middle School for high-quality sports training, engaging games, and personal growth opportunities. We'll even provide dinner and share an inspiring message. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with positive role models and reach your full potential – on and off the court!

Spring Sports Sessions

Session One: Fridays 7:00 - 9:00 PM March 6th - April 3rd

Session Two: Fridays 7:00 - 9:00 PM May 1st -29th

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Guitar Mentorship Program

On Guitar Lesson and Mentorship evenings, youth gather at Rising Above Daily Youth Ranch or at Covington Middle School for a time of connection, creativity, and community.

Participants join together to learn guitar in a supportive group setting, building musical skills while encouraging one another. The evening concludes around the table, sharing a meal and meaningful conversation — strengthening relationships through connection, community, and mentorship.

Spring Guitar Mentorship Program held at the Covington Middle School from7:00 - 9:00 PM. Programs days listed on registration.

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Rising Above Daily Youth Ranch Featured!

We’re thrilled to share that Rising Above Daily Youth Ranch was recently featured in the September issue of Vancouver Family Magazine!

This spotlight is more than just a story—it’s a celebration of the incredible journey we’ve been on. From a dream with no horses to a fully operating ranch with three horses, equine and sports mentorship programs, and community outreach, the article highlights the heart behind our mission of Connection, Community, and Mentorship.

To go to the online article, click the Vancouver Family Magazine image located above.

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Here's what some of our participants and their families have to say...

"My daughter started off so shy that she barely spoke, and if she did, it was super quiet. After working with trainer Cathy, Ehren, and Kia at the ranch with Big Gray, she's grown not only in confidence but is now asking to help with the goats and horses! Such a win for our girl." The Ritchie Family

Adam and TraceyParent from Equine Program

When her daughter was expelled from school for bringing a knife, her mom texted Ehren to ask if she could still attend the equine ministry. She mentioned that it has been very beneficial for her daughter and that she has observed many positive changes since she started coming.

AnonymousMom of Youth in Equine Program

After this youth was expelled for bringing a BB gun to school, he emailed Ehren to ask if he could stay in the program. He said it had been very helpful for him, and he didn’t want to lose that opportunity. Before joining, he described himself as being "in a deep, dark pit of despair." The connections he made through RA helped him find a way out of that place.

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