THERAPY, RESIDENTIAL, AND JOB TRAINING SERVICES FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS

For hurting and lost youth. For the anxious, depressed, traumatized, and suicidal. Rawhide exists for you. Because every one of us was created to be loved. With Rawhide, healing starts and hope blooms.

Your donation keeps kids alive and gives them hope.

 The youth we serve feel hopeless and are often on the brink of suicide. They have no insurance and have been turned away by others. But not Rawhide. Your gift allows us to help them. Donate today. 

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“I am happier. I am joy-filled. Now I love who I am, and I wouldn’t change that for the world.”

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“Rawhide got me to think about my future. My life is situated the way that I want it to go.”

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Earn credits

During their time at Starr Academy, 82% of students earn high school credits.

 
 

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Increased GPA

During their time at Starr Academy, 71% of students increased their GPA.

 
 

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Youth Served

Rawhide served 745 youth and families through residential and community counseling services.

 
 

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Finance Programs

77% of funds directly finance programs that serve at-risk youth and families.

 
Forever In Our Hearts
Forever In Our Hearts
Founded on compassion. Continuing a legacy of transformation.
 

Founded on compassion. Continuing a legacy of transformation.

A couple with a dream. A star quarterback with a heart for changing lives. Since 1965, Rawhide has carried on the legacy of hope that the Gillespie and Starr families first brought to life.

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