Veterans share a powerful bond. A shared experience of sacrifice that touches every aspect of life, from the physical to the social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive.

At the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch (COVR), we honor those sacrifices and the freedoms they’ve secured for all of us. Our innovative approach centers on building a supportive, strengths-based community where veterans can connect across generations and backgrounds. Here, they experience real camaraderie, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Every day, COVR helps veterans rediscover a sense of belonging and purpose—key defenses against the ongoing crisis of veteran suicide, which claims 17 lives daily in the U.S. (US Department of Veterans Affairs, 2022). With us, veterans build friendships, find mutual support, and contribute to a meaningful new mission.

Drawing veterans from across Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties, our programs offer a non-stigmatizing environment rooted in agriculture and shared work. These experiences reignite a sense of trust, connection, and purpose often lost after service—creating a lasting foundation for growth, resilience, and community.