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... 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 8, 2018 | All, Volunteer News
We have said it once, we will say it again & again: we could not serve our community without the help of our wonderful volunteers. The Joy Ranch team wants to give a HUGE thank you to the incredible Chesterfield County Team!!! This is the 3rd year this wonderful... 
by Bethany Collins | Jul 17, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
Summer is a great time to be a kid. And it is no exception for our kids here at Joy Ranch. So far all or some of our residents have: Spent a week at the beach Attended day camp One of our younger residents attended Science Camp Taken a trip with a local youth group... 
by Bethany Collins | Jun 20, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
There are a lot of things about houseparenting that people are unsure of: What is a houseparent? Are the kids orphans? Are you foster care? Who pays for their care? Why do you have these kids? Etc., etc., etc. Because there is so much that can be unclear, we... 
by Mandy Nester | May 23, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
I pulled the door tightly closed behind me and made it to my room just in time for the tears to begin falling down my face. I sank into my bed, buried my face in my hands, and began to weep, no longer able to suffocate the pain welling up inside. Some days, this job... 
by Mandy Nester | May 10, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
Last week Michelle wrote about what a house parent is – and is not. We both agree that an important piece of understanding that is having a better sense of the population we work with. Michelle mentioned that we are not: Camp counselors – this isn’t a... 
by Michelle Rash | May 3, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
• So, you’ve learned a little bit about what Joy Ranch is and is not. Bethany has shared some killer tips and tricks of the “trade” we use around here. I’ve taken you on a tour of Leebrick cottage. Now I suppose you’d like to know what exactly is a “house...
