The mission of Swan Center Outreach is to provide a safe and loving environment, for previously abused and neglected animals, with a lifelong commitment to their care, and to partner with these animals in offering programs to the general public, that demonstrate the educational, therapeutic and spiritual value of a loving relationship with animals.

We use the term spiritual to describe those intangible experiences that are life affirming and transformational in nature. Specifically, these programs are designed to increase personal awareness, promote effective communication, time management, a strong work ethic, collaboration and leadership skills, to prepare children and adults for life's challenges.

We accomplish this mission, by adopting special needs animals, and by providing programs to the community at large, for individuals of all ages and life circumstances.

Swan Center Outreach is primarily an educational facility. We do not accept animals in need of rescue, from private individuals. The animals at Swan Center Outreach come to us from specific rescue facilities, which we are affiliated with.

We do not turn people away because of physical limitations or financial need. Those with physical limitations can always find ways to participate, as we have animals of every size and temperament - some only needing petting or grooming. We have several educational and volunteer opportunities. Those who wish to participate in a fee-based program, but cannot afford it, can apply for our Work Exchange Program, and receive work credits in exchange for programs.

Who Comes to Swan Center Outreach and Why
People come to Swan Center Outreach for many different reasons:

•An opportunity to love and serve others
•A way to increase personal awareness and fulfillment
•The development of leadership and other essential life skills
•A day communing with nature
•A day with horses and other animals
•A community service opportunity
•A way to earn riding lessons
•An education on animal care and training
•An education on ranch management and stewardship of the land
•For therapy – emotional, mental or physical
•A spiritual retreat from the rigors of everyday life

Swan Center Outreach, Inc., is a community outreach of Swan Center Seminars, which is owned and operated by Rose and John Longhill. Swan Center Outreach is a 501c3 non-profit organization, funded through public and corporate donations, and fundraising activities promoted by our supporters.

Swan Center Seminars is an educational organization that offers individual and corporate workshops on personal success, self-awareness, leadership and teambuilding. These workshops are transformational and life-affirming, with an emphasis on achieving balance, discovering and developing one's natural talents, and using them as a vehicle to serve others.