building a legacy of strong families
The RIDGE ProjectWithin prison walls, your community, across the street and throughout the world, we are keeping families together.
about the ridge project
Building a legacy of Strong Families
Who We Are
At The RIDGE Project, we believe strong families produce strong and healthy children who will then pass that legacy on to future generations. We are in the business of rescuing families who others have deemed disposable. No family is ever disposable!
Our Mission
“To Lead Families Into a Future Defined by Hope, Peace, and Righteousness for Generations to Come.”
featured programs
Award-Winning Programs
TYRO Youth
In TYRO Youth, adolescents participate in award-winning programs. These include writing their autobiography, Vision Board, Mission Statement and Family Crest. During the class, the students learned self-control and complete a Fast.
After completion , participants receive a certificate and have earned the right to be called “TYRO”. This program is being used in schools, juvenille centers, youth groups and youth camps.
tyro dads
This character development program focuses on the family by Breaking Cycles of Incarceration and Connecting Prisoners with Their Families.
TYRO has become an international brand that to equips individuals, institutions and organizations with skills they need to be responsible parents and partners, better communicators, reliable employees, and positive role models.
tyro leadership
TYRO Leadership is a nationally known and award-winning curriculum that equips participants to achieve their highest potential.
TYRO teaches participants responsibility, and prepares participants to live a life of honor and integrity. Through TYRO Participants increase their emotional intelligence, self-image and how they view their relationships.
tyro talks
Our founders, Ron and Cathy Tijerina are passionate about building strong families. Join them on social media to:
Be better communicators
Improve talking and listening skills
Seek collaborative conflict resolution and manage anger
Build satisfying relationships with family, friends, and coworkers
about the founders
Our Mission
Founded by Ron & Catherine Tijerina in 2000, The RIDGE Project is a Christian, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering generational responsibility in individuals and improving the lives of families throughout the state of Ohio. Our organization believes that strong families produce strong children, who will pass on that legacy of strength to future generations.
Excellence in Giving
Upcoming Events
March 15 - 16th, 2022
TYRO Leadership Facilitator Training – This livestream training will equip men and women to teach our flagship TYRO program. Register now.
April 21, 2022
Annual Gala – Join us for our annual fundraising gala. Meet our leadership team and hear firsthand accounts from individuals who have transformed their lives with RIDGE programs and support. Register now.
restoring families and communities
Real Outcomes
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3-year Recidivism rate
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Commitment to fatherhood
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hope for the future
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Evidence Based
researched and evaluated
TYRO restores families, reduces recidivism for incarcerated individuals, and equips men and women with job-readiness skills. Our programs attack the culture of entitlement and empowers individuals to reinvent themselves.
