Alumni Testimonials

"I see Rawhide sort of as a rescue crew; they saw the S.O.S. sign and my life will never be the same."

Chris G., 2007 Alumnus

“Trust in God; let Him into your heart, and He will bless you. I encourage students to talk with Rawhide staff; they will help you build a relationship with God.”

Montreal M., 2004 Alumnus

“I’m so thankful for how Rawhide changed my life. I will be giving back to this program that has meant so much to me and my family.”

Ryan K., 1999 Alumnus

“It was here that I acquired all of my life and relational skills. In addition, Rawhide was where I was introduced to having a relationship with God. I credit all of my success to being at Rawhide.”

Shawn S., 1988 Alumnus

“I still fall back on my Rawhide experience every day, in my business and on my radio show. I give credit to God and to the people that surrounded me, the decent people that saw the potential in me and supported me through the years. John and Jan Gillespie are at the top of that list. It’s amazing how the Rawhide philosophy turned into a work and parenting philosophy.”

Dave C., 1975 Alumnus
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“My life proves that deep changes can be made in a short time while in the right environment. Rawhide has grown tremendously since I was there, but I am grateful it continues to help new generations.”

Steve B., 1972 Alumnus

“Of course my life has had many serious challenges, but the message of purpose and direction that I caught at Rawhide has never changed—‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!’” (II Corinthians 5:17).

Dave S., 1967 Alumnus

“I could always count on Rawhide for support in hard times. Rawhide was never judgmental; I was always accepted and given unconditional love,” Ron stated.

Ron S., 1965 Alumnus
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