by Bethany Collins | Apr 4, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
With Easter just wrapping up I think it is important to take some time to talk about holidays. (For this blog we’ll focus on just those that come in the Spring.) They can be hard for so many different reasons. When you are raising a house full of other people’s... 
by Mandy Nester | Mar 27, 2018 | Meet Our Team
Any given day, it is likely that you will find Christy buried beneath a stack of paperwork, busily working through mountains of data, forms, files, applications, and any other document you can imagine. Walk into her office though, and no matter how busy she is, she... by Michelle Rash | Mar 24, 2018 | Houseparent Blog
Hello, again! If you were to stop by our campus, you would be greeted with friendly faces and people who are glad you stopped by. They would be happy to answer your questions and tell you what this place called Joy Ranch is all about. And then you’d be invited... 
by Mandy Nester | Mar 16, 2018 | All, News, Volunteer News
Early Monday morning, a beautiful blanket of fresh fallen snow covered the rolling hills and quietly nestled cottages that sit atop the Joy Ranch campus. The wind sifted through the trees, reminding everyone that Spring was not quite here yet. While most students and... 
by Mandy Nester | Mar 9, 2018 | News, Upcoming Events
Joy Ranch will be the location for the City RockFest Tour concert to be held on Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 pm. The event is hosted by Unchained (A ministry of Woodlawn United Methodist Church). Unchained meets each Sunday night at Woodlawn United Methodist Church... 
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...
