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 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... 
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...
