by Mandy Nester | Mar 9, 2018 | News, Upcoming Events
Please plan to be part of the annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 19 at Blue Ridge Country Club in Galax, VA. New this year, register online now or register the day of, but no money is due until the day of the tournament. 
by Bethany Collins | Mar 6, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
Teaching our kids about God, including how to pray, is a big part of what we do. One of the tools we use for this goes by all kinds of different names; and each resident likes to call it something different: “popcorn prayer”, “fill-in-the-blank... 
by Michelle Rash | Mar 1, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
Bethany and I both have been so excited about getting this blog up and running. It has been a few years in the making! We are passionate about what we do and are eager for others to know more about it. We hope this blog provides a chance for people to get to know the... 
by Mandy Nester | Mar 1, 2018 | News
Ever wondered what past residents have to say about Joy Ranch? This year, we’re focusing on sharing their stories with you! Check out our new page where you can get to know how Joy Ranch has helped so many children over the years. Please keep in mind these are... 
by Mandy Nester | Feb 23, 2018 | Meet Our Team
The Joy Ranch team is so proud to introduce you to our Girls’ Houseparents, Gene and Bethany Collins! On any given morning, the Collins’ day starts before sunrise. They face a monumental task: getting eight girls up, ready, and fed and then off to... by Mandy Nester | Feb 20, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
One struggle faced by our residents is the simple passage of time and what that does to a relationship that is primarily long-distance. Even with family. As time passes and the children come to be with us for an extended period of time phone calls home can become... by Mandy Nester | Feb 19, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
Have you ever wondered what life as a Houseparent is like? House parenting is a unique role like no other, filled with joys, sorrows, and everything in between. One question that every houseparent is asked frequently tends to be: “So, what do you do as a... 
by Mandy Nester | Feb 15, 2018 | News
Congratulations to two of our beautiful girls, Miss Julia and Miss Hannah! Julia received the award for Most Improved 1st Nine Weeks!! She was chosen for this award because of her hard work and for going “the extra mile!” Hannah received two awards for... 
by Mandy Nester | Feb 15, 2018 | News
Thanks to the Henry Schein company, our kiddos got to enjoy an entire day of snow tubing at Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia! It may be cold out, but that does not stop us from having fun! 
by Mandy Nester | Feb 6, 2018 | Meet Our Team
The Joy Ranch team is so proud to have an opportunity for you to get to know our incredible, wise, & godly Executive Director, Susan Huxster! A southerner at heart, Susan was born in Texas & raised in North Carolina in a family that instilled in her Christian...
