StirrUp Purpose

04/08/2025

THE PURPOSE DERBY
A Kentucky Derby Fundraiser for StirrUp Purpose
📍 Commonwealth Pub | Bend, Oregon
📅 Saturday, May 3rd | 1 PM – 5 PM

Join us at the Purpose Derby — Bend’s most spirited Kentucky Derby watch party — all to support StirrUp Purpose, a nonprofit dedicated to healing and connection through equine-assisted programs.

🎩 Derby Hat Contest – Crowd favorite wins a prize!
🎲 Games & Activities – Play all afternoon before the big race
🍴 Food Truck Fare – Choose from two curated menus
🍸 Signature Cocktails – Crafted by Commonwealth’s finest

All proceeds benefit StirrUp Purpose, providing:

-Therapeutic Horsemanship
-Hippotherapy
-Veterans & First Responder Camps

Together, we create purpose and healing—one ride at a time.

04/07/2025

We have our 2025 Veterans and First Responders Retreat dates!
StirrUp Purpose participants will experience a lifetime of benefits from the camaraderie that comes from having a shared purpose, which will allow them to better reconnect with themselves, their families, and their communities. Multi-day retreats, equine-assisted activities and back country rides provide an opportunity for relationship building through recreation.

Check out our website at Serving Those Who Serve to learn more about our retreats!
Complete our Interest Form to get connected.
Questions? Contact Jeff Campbell at 541-419-2820

04/05/2025

The horses need a mental health day every now and then too! Trail ride with the team to get them out and doing something different!

04/04/2025

We have our 2025 Veterans and First Responders Retreat dates!

StirrUp Purpose participants will experience a lifetime of benefits from the camaraderie that comes from having a shared purpose, which will allow them to better reconnect with themselves, their families, and their communities. Multi-day retreats, equine-assisted activities and back country rides provide an opportunity for relationship building through recreation.

Retreat Schedule:

June 5-8 Sisters, OR
Men’s Retreat

June 26-29 Sisters, OR
Couple’s Retreat

August 8-11 Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Women’s Retreat

September 11-14 White Fish
Men’s Retreat

September 18-21 Location TBD
Men’s Retreat

Check out our website at Serving Those Who Serve to learn more about our retreats!
Complete our Interest Form to get connected.
Questions? Contact Jeff Campbell at 541-419-2820

03/25/2025

Big strides in Sisters, OR!
Last week marked an exciting milestone in our growing partnership with Treehouse Therapies —our very first hippotherapy sessions at Pole Creek Ranch in Sisters!

Rockstar, our incredible Quarter Horse, made the journey to the ranch and helped facilitate two impactful sessions on Tuesday morning.

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Nate Buchheister, OT from Treehouse Therapies, and to welcome our newest team member, Kathryn Smeeth Massey, as we expand access to equine-assisted therapy in Sisters and the surrounding communities.

03/21/2025

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day! We want to raise awareness and celebrate those born with down syndrome.

To learn about down syndrome, visit https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/what-is-down-syndrome

03/20/2025

This is the last week to buy Pizza Kits and Meal Deal Codes! If you or your friends & family have already bought a Pizza Kit, chances are it’s already been made, baked and eaten. So, order more now before time runs out!

Pizza Kits are great to have on hand for busy days or purchase a Meal Deal Code and pick up Little Caesars pizza in your local restaurant. Everyone appreciates the convenience of a delicious meal that your family will love. Buy your favorites today and re-send your unique link to your family & friends who may have forgotten to order! Thank you for your help and support!

https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/fundraisers/support/a9f03ee3-c3cd-459a-82e3-8d0430793c59

02/27/2025

Our Fundraiser Starts Today!

It’s pizza time! Starting today and for the next 4 weeks, we’re selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deal Codes to raise money for StirrUp Purpose. StirrUp Purpose in making a lasting impact on the lives of people with disabilities, veterans and first responders. Please help support us through our pizza fundraiser.. To reach our goal, we need everyone’s help. It’s easy to join the fun!

Do you have friends who don’t live near a Little Caesars store? Or families with kids who enjoy a personal-sized pizza as the perfect after-school snack? Or a family member who needs their pizza fix at midnight? Send them your Seller link so they can experience what our Little Caesars Fundraiser has to offer.

Pizza Kits will be delivered directly to buyers via FedEx. Every item we sell earns $6 profit and makes an impact.

To get started: Follow this link with Little Caesar Fundraiser

Easy, delicious, and profitable – our products are a hit with groups of all ages!

02/06/2025

This was such a fun interview for me to do but be warned, once you’ve listened to Jane and Susie explaining the benefits and mechanism of equine assisted therapy, you are going to want to go find yourself a stable with a few horses and get trained in hippotherapy if you’re not already. . I was g...

02/04/2025

It's a cold, snowy winter morning, and all the horses have their own thoughts on blankets!

01/31/2025

We love our partnership with Cross the Divide! Serving our veterans is so important to us and Cross the Divide plays a big part in our veteran retreats!

To learn more, visit www.stirruppurpose.org or www.crossthedivide.us

Beautiful summer memories on horseback with StirrUp Purpose. Summer is right around the corner!

01/27/2025

We are partnering with Hope Mountain Vaulters to create Adaptive Vaulting! It will be a 6-week session starting Friday, February 21!

For questions or interest, call Penny Campbell at 541-410-0164

01/27/2025

Volunteer orientation and sidewalker training coming up!
Saturday February 8, 2025
1:00pm-3:00pm
60575 Billadeau Rd

Fill out an application to get started!
www.stirruppurpose.org

01/24/2025

People with disabilities, like all individuals, bring diverse talents, interests, and personalities to the table, however, resources to help them thrive in our community remain limited. At Stirrup Purpose, we believe in creating an inclusive community where everyone can thrive, connect, and contribute. Watching our volunteers grow in confidence and build meaningful connections with our team, animals, and each other is a reminder of the transformative power of purpose and belonging.

We’re incredibly grateful for Drew and Hawke. Their enthusiasm, dedication and unique perspectives are already making a difference in the daily care of our animals and the upkeep of our beautiful space. Their contributions have a remarkable impact on those around them, and their positive energy is truly contagious! 💪💚

Our inclusive apprenticeship program creates pathways for individuals with disabilities to gain valuable experience, pursue meaningful careers, and achieve sustainable employment.

Visit www.stirruppurpose.org/volunteer to explore volunteer opportunities and join our mission today!

01/24/2025

Thank you so much Bend-Redmond Habitat for building the amazing coop!

01/20/2025

2025 has already brought a lot of great things to StirrUp Purpose, but let's add a couple more! We'd like to announce a couple of new additions to our team! Please welcome:

Eliza Ruggiero-Instructor
Jackie Davis-Equine Professional

We are so excited to have Eliza and Jackie join us as we grow to serve our community! Visit our website to learn more about Jackie and Eliza!

01/14/2025

We have a very exciting announcement! StirrUp Purpose and will be partnering to provide hippotherapy services at Pole Creek Ranch in Sisters, OR beginning March 2025!

There will be an open house Friday January 24 3:30-6:30 to learn about the services, how to get involved and to take a look around!

Who: Treehouse Therapies and StirrUp Purpose
What: Open House
When: Friday January 24 @ 3:30-6:30
Where 15425 MacKenzie Hwy
Why: To learn more about Treehouse Therapies, StirrUp Purpose, and the growing hippotherapy programs!