by Mandy Nester | Mar 26, 2024 | News
In case you missed it, we wanted to share our March newsletter that showcases Kaitlyn & Isaiah. Check it out and see how they are growing at Joy Ranch! View the Newsletter... 
by Mandy Nester | Mar 14, 2024 | News, Upcoming Events
According to Tushy, per year, each American uses on average 85 rolls (150 sheets/roll) of toilet paper. That’s 13,000 sheets or 1,615 rolls per year for 19 people. Needless to say, Joy Ranch uses A LOT of toilet paper each year, even as we strive to be good stewards... 
by Erin Austin | Feb 12, 2024 | Houseparent Blog
I have a Golden Retriever named Lucy. Lucy is pure joy and often makes me laugh. She’s a big, intelligent goofball. I’ve had a number of dogs over the years, and Lucy is definitely the most intelligent one I’ve had. Yet for all her brilliant moments, she is still a... 
by Mandy Nester | Feb 1, 2024 | Houseparent Blog, News
We were so happy to have Liz & Nick Morelli, as well as their daughter Sophia, join our Joy Ranch family last fall! They are an answer to long years of prayer and wanted to share their story with you. Stay tuned to how they are seeing the kids at Joy Ranch grow in... 
by Bethany Collins | Jan 11, 2024 | Houseparent Blog
(Thank you to Bethany for sharing what she posted on Facebook on January 7, 2024) Today at church our Pastor said one of the most profound things I may have ever heard from a pulpit. He told a true story of a young man who was going to church, who hadn’t been in... 
by Mandy Nester | Jan 5, 2024 | News
What a wonderful Christmas our kids had! They got to go see Christmas lights, ice skate, perform in our annual Live Nativity, some had home visits, and so much more. Churches, organizations, and individuals poured out tremendous amounts of gifts and love on them.... 
by Mandy Nester | Nov 21, 2023 | News
Brenda Pulido-Campau recently shared this and we wanted to pass along to you. On Monday November 6, 2023 James Monroe German, Grandpa Jim to my daughter, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven. Jim was legally blind from childhood. He never let that stop him from... 
by Mandy Nester | Nov 20, 2023 | News
We are so grateful at Joy Ranch for all of our many blessings. In case you missed what our residents and some of our staff shared about what they’re most thankful for this year, here they are in one spot! Enjoy, and please share what you’re thanking God... 
by Mandy Nester | Oct 27, 2023 | All, News
If your birthday is coming and you’d like to celebrate by doing a fundraiser for Joy Ranch, we would love to help (as well as we’d greatly appreciate it)! Due to the way Facebook/Meta is handling the disbursement of the funds generated through birthday... 
by Mandy Nester | Oct 7, 2023 | News
Joy Ranch children and staff enjoyed a recent trip to Myrtle Beach, SC thanks to the generosity Garden City Chapel and Retreat. We experienced fun activities, delicious treats, the ocean, pool, good food, and fellowship. Enjoy some of the many pictures we...
