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!
March News – Watch Them Grow
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Toilet Paper Toss-and-Run Supply Drive
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...
Answer to Prayer: Morelli Houseparents
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...
Christmas Blessings 2023
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....
In Memory of James Monroe German
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...
So Many Things To Be Thankful For…
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 for this year...
Birthday Fundraisers through Facebook/Meta
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 fundraisers,...
2023 Beach Trip
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 took!
Ministry Is…
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...
Christmas in July – Revisiting our Live Nativity!
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 know!