by Mandy Nester | Oct 30, 2018 | Volunteer News
On a recent cool, fall day there were many sights and sounds to behold on the Joy Ranch campus. Maybe it was the faint “whoosh” of paint rollers in one of our cottages or the sound of hammers applying a new roof on another building. You might have heard... 
by Bethany Collins | Oct 22, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
With another holiday season rapidly approaching it’s time to take a look at Fall Holidays. In an earlier post (titled “Holidays” if you’d like to go back and check it out) we discussed Spring holidays, and how holidays at the Ranch can be difficult, since kids are... 
by Bethany Collins | Oct 5, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
Since we have talked about what happens when kids come to join us at Joy Ranch, the next logical question is: What happens when they leave? When kids leave is determined by a lot of factors – in the end there are times when our kids leave having completed a... 
by Mandy Nester | Sep 28, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
By Michelle Rash It’s hard to believe we’ve got almost 2 months of school under our belts! The schools here start during the beginning of August, typically and end in May (depending on winter weather!) Like most families, getting back into the school year routine can... 
by Mandy Nester | Sep 27, 2018 | News
The J.G. & Vera Mae Long Scholarship Fund was established in April 2018 by Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hiner to provide financial assistance to deserving students who are enrolled in an approved program (credit or short-term Workforce Development) at Wytheville Community... 
by Bethany Collins | Sep 5, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
A lot of questions we get asked as houseparents begin with the phrase: “What happens when” A common question of this sort is: What happens when kids first come to Joy Ranch? How do they come to be with you? I am so glad you asked! As we have often mentioned... 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 29, 2018 | News, Volunteer News
Many thanks to Ephesus Baptist Church group for visiting us and working very hard while they were here. Again and again – thank you to ALL of our precious volunteers! You’re a true blessing. 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 20, 2018 | All, News
Curious as to what we’ve been up to this summer? Check out our recent newsletter for all the details! You can download and read it right here! 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 14, 2018 | All, News, Volunteer News
What an amazing visit from Sons of Soldiers! This giving group of individuals from Hudson, NC organized a motorcycle ride for Joy Ranch then drove the donation to our campus in Virginia. We’re so blessed by tons of individuals, groups, and churches that support... 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 14, 2018 | All, Upcoming Events
What a blessing to have NRV Shares ask Joy Ranch to be part of their annual golf tournament! Join us this Thursday or Friday for the event at the beautiful Draper Valley Golf Course and many thanks to Xpress Market for their support. For more information, please...
