Thank you Sheffey Elementary!
What a generous donation to help out the Joy Ranch kids. This is only HALF of what was given after it was divided between the cottages. What a blessing in this month of thankfulness!
Read MoreRecipes, Cooking, Menus and More
We have included several different types of recipes so you can find one that works for you – just in time for Thanksgiving!
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Meet Dan Austin, our new Executive Director!
About a year ago, our Executive Director, Susan Huxster Synek, began dating her now husband, Mr. Michael Synek. With their wonderful decision to be married also came Susan’s call to move to Nebraska and begin a new season of life. Over the past 8 months, Susan has been slowly transitioning out of her role as…
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Houseparent Blog Has Moved!
Our Houseparent Blog has a new home! Please visit https://communications760.wixsite.com/talesofahouseparent for all the new posts & stories.
Read MoreSpring 2019 Newsletter
What’s happening at Joy Ranch? Take a few minutes to check out our newsletter and you will know! Read or download it now and let us know your favorite part!
Read MoreAPPA Volunteers of Boston College
This week, Joy Ranch was blessed to partner with a group from the Appa Volunteers of Boston College! This group had contagious energy, and every member was full of kindness, perseverance, and fun! They helped us renovate one of our buildings, worked tirelessly in our soon-to-be Educational Resource Center, and helped our Facilities Manager in…
Read MoreOur First Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!
This past Valentine’s Day, Joy Ranch held the first annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to thank our incredible volunteers for all of their hard work, dedication, and service! It was a wonderful lunch with delicious food from The Mason Jar, stories from our volunteers, and a few of our team members expressing personal gratitude! We…
Read MoreMeet Our Boys’ Houseparents: The Rash family!
Its a chilly Fall evening, the cottages all nestled quitely on top of the Joy Ranch hill. The cold wind cuts through the air and brings with it the feeling that Winter is just around the corner. As the sun slowly sets, all is quiet. Walk inside of Leebrick cottage, however, and the scene could…
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