His children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:26
Our Mission
Provide a safe, caring, and Christ-centered home to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs of children in crisis.
How To Help
Partner with us today! There are many ways that you can help a child in need. We accept monetary & non-monetary donations and can come speak to your organization about our mission.
Volunteer
Be a part of what is happening at Joy Ranch! There are opportunities for churches, service groups, and individuals alike.
Our Team
Our staff is more than just a group of employees: we believe that each team member is an essential part of the Joy Ranch family.
Our Work
News & Events
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, nine ladies dancing.
Did you know the nine ladies dancing represent the fruit of the Spirit? What a blessing it is to see these qualities being produced in the young ladies (and young men) we have at Joy Ranch. Our prayer is that they will continue to grow in the Lord as they grow in life!
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave me to, eight maids-a-milking.
As mentioned earlier, we are blessed to have lots of animals on the Joy Ranch campus. Our kids LOVE their furry friends and they aid in helping the kids heal from past trauma. Currently, we have no cows we milk at Joy Ranch, but who knows what the future holds?...
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, seven swans-a-swimming.
We didn't have seven swans on campus (even though we have cows, chickens, donkeys, dogs, goats, and...) or we would have posted a picture of them. According to our source, "It would take someone quite familiar with the Bible to identify this gift. Hidden in the code...
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Celebrating 60 Years Helping Kids in 2021.
Since opening its doors in 1961 under the direction of the Rev. Richard and Mary McHenry, Joy Ranch, has served over 5000 children and their families in crisis.
Faith Funded
Joy Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Your gifts are tax deductible. Joy Ranch is funded by faith through donations from individuals, churches and other organizations. Joy Ranch is licensed by the state of Virginia but receives no yearly-allocated state funding. We abide by the standards for membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
About Us
Joy Ranch provides a safe, loving, and structured home for children from crisis situations. Our children have endured difficulties out of their control and need a place of refuge. We provide trauma-informed care, empowerment, and protection for all of our children in a family-style, home setting.
Phone: 276-236-5578