by Mandy Nester | Jul 27, 2023 | All, News
Did you get our latest newsletter in the mail? If not, please check it out here and share...
by Mandy Nester | Jun 13, 2023 | News
Yesterday, I had the privilege of sitting down with Julia for a bit, which is always a pleasure. She turns 15 today (can you believe it?!), and I had pulled up her interview from 2020 (read it here) to show her how much she had changed over the past three years. She...
by Bethany Collins | May 30, 2023 | Houseparent Blog
A long time ago someone told me a story. I do not remember who; or when. I only know that it has stuck with me – and proven helpful in my own life, as well as provided perspective for those God has called me to minister to. It goes like this: A woman discovers...
by Mandy Nester | May 12, 2023 | News
Our residents, staff, and Board of Directors enjoyed a weekend of fellowship, fun, excitement, and team building skills in April at Thomas Road Outpost in Lynchburg, VA. It was a cool, rainy weekend but the warm smiles and laughter made up for the unpleasant weather....
by Mandy Nester | Apr 20, 2023 | News, Volunteer News
We were so blessed to have a wonderful group of Boston College students again this year during their spring break in March. Our kids loved spending time with them, and the volunteers accomplished so much while they were here. Check it out! Joy Ranch won 2 out of 3...
by Mandy Nester | Apr 10, 2023 | News
Happy Easter! We enjoyed interviewing our kids about their Easter favorites and wanted to share them with you. Some were included in our newsletter (click here to read it) and some more are below. Enjoy! Cheyenne would rather… Eat a chocolate bunny rather than...
by Mandy Nester | Apr 4, 2023 | News
Come one, come all to our Joy Ranch yard sale in our gym – rain or shine! Saturday, April 15 starting at 8 am until noon. All kinds of furniture, home decor, horse saddles, tack, and more! Don’t miss it and be sure to tell your...
by Erin Austin | Apr 4, 2023 | Houseparent Blog, Resident Interviews
What is your favorite food? Cheesy pizza pasta What is your least favorite food? Squash, specifically yellow squash. The texture is slimy and blah! What is your favorite game? Pokémon (the video game) What is your favorite animal? What is your favorite animal...
by Bethany Collins | Mar 28, 2023 | All, Houseparent Blog
What is in, will come out, one way or another. I once heard a Christian musician say that what happens on stage at his show should be an overflow of what happens backstage. It shouldn’t be a performance. It should be an overflow. What is overflow? Clear and...
by Mandy Nester | Feb 27, 2023 | All, News
Can you believe it’s the last day of February? Thank you for your support already this year! In case you’re wondering about recent happenings, you can check out our latest newsletter. Be sure to share with family and friends! Read the Newsletter...