CherishAbility

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CherishAbility is a 501(c)(3) organization serving Christian Scientists with developmental special needs and their families. We are family-led.

We offer experiential enrichment programs, informational and inspirational resources, and financial assistance. Rainbow Valley Resource Network (RVRN) has been bringing support and healing to Christian Scientists with developmental special needs for nearly 40 years. Formerly a working ranch in upstate New York, RVRN has transformed into a nationwide support network connecting families, volunteers, and caregivers. Services include: coordinating and hosting tailored programs and events online and at CS camps, providing subscriptions to CSPS publications, assisting with bills to cover CS care and support, making aid available for respite and enrichment activities, and sharing useful resources about organizations and professionals that serve this community. Our inclusive "circle of love" nurtures spiritual growth and progress.

09/09/2026

💛 Loved One Gatherings started with our warmhearted co-hosts from Camp Bow-Isle! Participants were beaming with joy when they reconnected with their CherishAbility friends after a summer break.

⛰️This session's theme—Sea to Summit—has loved ones exploring Bible stories, animal life, and nature through inspired activities.

🌊 August started in the ocean. Loved ones explored spiritual ideas from the Bible story of Simon Peter and played some fun ocean trivia! Did you know if you removed all the salt from the ocean, it would cover the entire earth 500 feet deep?!

🐚 Next month Loved One Gatherings are heading to the beach (online)–stay tuned!

09/01/2026

🍂 🧡 Registration for CherishAbility’s Adaptive Fall Family Camp is OPEN!
Families can enjoy canoeing, crafting, nature walks and more—all at their own pace. In an atmosphere of Love, where everyone is seen through Christ’s light of perfection, healing happens and participants joyfully defy expectations!

🗓️ Dates: Monday, October 12 – Saturday, October 17

📍Location: A/U Ranches’ 100 Elk Outdoor Center in Buena Vista, CO

🙏🏼 Metaphysical theme: "Thou, Soul, inspiring—give us vision clear” ~Hymn 66

💰 Cost (financial assistance is available):
$1625/person
$1775/person (includes airport shuttle)

👇 Learn more and register by September 21
https://www.cherishability.org/adaptive-family-camp

08/14/2026

There’s still time to register for Loved One Gatherings! We hope you'll join us and our friends from Camp Bow-Isle this fall. Registration closes on Friday, August 21.❤️

What can your loved one look forward to?

📖 Bible Stories: Engaging exploration and group discussion.
🎨 Creative Crafts: Simple hands-on projects that spark imagination.
🎵 Camp Songs: Joyful singing and dancing together.
♦️ Games: Participatory online activities and games.
🤝 Lasting Friendships: A welcoming community to connect with every month.

📅 Below are the 2026 Session 2 dates (Thursdays):
August 27 | September 24 | October 22 | November 19
Time: 6:00 – 7:30p CST

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262166328246863

08/13/2026

🌾 This fall and winter you’re invited to experience kindness, warmth, and fun with a community that cherishes the infinite abilities of God’s children. In this healing atmosphere, CherishAbility participants joyfully defy expectations!

🧡 Wondering if your family belongs? We’d love to show you that you do. We have a spot saved just for you!

Check out our Fall and Winter Programs Lineup! ⬇️

08/11/2026

Registration is OPEN for our upcoming season of Loved One Gatherings. Join CherishAbility and Camp Bow-Isle friends for laughter, games, Bible stories, and camp songs this fall!

📅 Below are the 2026 Session 2 dates (Thursdays):
August 27
September 24
October 22
November 19

Time: 6:00 – 7:30p CST

We'd love for your loved one to be part of this uplifting experience! ❤️Click the link below to register by Friday, August 21.

https://form.jotform.com/262166328246863

Photos from CherishAbility's post 08/10/2026

Our summer Vocational Training Programs are complete—what a fruitful summer it's been! Trainees are heading home with refined skills, deeper friendships, fresh inspiration, and renewed confidence. Blessings abound! 💗

Huge thanks We are so grateful for our partnerships with A/U Ranches (Buena Vista, CO) and Camps Newfound and Owatonna (Harrison, ME), and all of our supporters who make this program these programs possible. 💝

Congratulations to our hard-working, fun-loving crew and their dedicated job coaches — we love you! 💖

Photos from CherishAbility's post 08/04/2026

CherishAbility's summer included Adaptive Youth Camp! Moments playing in the water, swinging in the rock gym, and kayaking on the lake were radiant with joy and freedom (hugs and giggles too). 🌟

A special bonus: our camper was embraced by his new CherishAbility "aunties and uncles"—trainees in our Vocational Training Program whose instant and natural acceptance and warmth became a living example of Love in action for everyone at camp. 🥰

Our hearts are full of gratitude for our partnership with the A/U Ranches (Buena Vista, CO) and CherishAbility's specialized staff for opening doors of possibility for our youngest participants!

Photos from CherishAbility's post 08/03/2026

Our Summer Vocational Training Programs at the A/U Ranches (Buena Vista, CO) and Camps Newfound and Owatonna (Harrison, ME) have been full of blessings — our trainees and staff have made every day count! 🌟

From day one, they've brought teamwork, initiative, and genuine heart to their work. High-quality service delivered with a hug and a smile? That's the CherishAbility way! Living and working side by side, they've grown into more than coworkers — they're family. 💖

Their light has touched everyone in the camp communities, and we're grateful for the joy they bring every single day. 🌟

07/01/2026

Vocational Training Program is underway—and it's made possible by the generosity of so many people.

Whether you made a gift, volunteered, or encouraged our work, you helped make this program possible for our Loved Ones to learn new skills, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for employment.

Thank you for helping make this important program a reality!

Photos from CherishAbility's post 06/01/2026

📢 Summer Staffing Update!

We're thrilled to share that our Christian Science practitioner position has been filled — thank you to all who helped spread the word! 🙌

However, we still have a few openings remaining and would love your help finding the right people:

☀️ Adaptive Youth Camp Counselor
🐴 Job Coach at the A/U Ranches
🌲 Job Coach at Camp Newfound

These are amazing opportunities to serve and make a real difference this summer! Know someone who'd be a perfect fit? Have them visit the Employment page of our website.
https://www.cherishability.org/employment

Please share — the right person could be in your network! 💛

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