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... 
by Mandy Nester | Sep 23, 2023 | Houseparent Blog
Our kids have been back to virtual school for a month or so now and it’s going well. Here they are along with some of their current interests! Please pray for them as they work hard in their studies this year. Kaitlyn in the 8th grade this year. She loves baking... 
by Erin Austin | Aug 12, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, News
I was 21 when I started working in a children’s home as a relief houseparent. It wasn’t nearly as noble as it sounds. I was desperate for a job, room and board were provided, and the pay was decent. What I quickly learned is ministry isn’t for the faint of heart, and... 
by Mandy Nester | Jul 27, 2023 | News
We are quickly approaching Christmas (can you believe it?!) and wanted to reflect on last year’s event. If you or your organization/church group are interesting in helping decorate or set up this year, please contact us to let us...
