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 third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, three French hens.
Our three french hens are lovely Lily, Julia, and Ava. What fine young ladies they are becoming and what a blessing they are to have at Joy Ranch! In the song, the three hens represent "These birds represent faith, hope, and love. This gift hearkens back to 1...
On the Second Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, two turtledoves.
Talk about creative! Chloe and Cheyenne in their turtlenecks - aren't they cute? According to our source, "These twin birds represent the Old and New Testaments. So in this gift, the singer finds the complete story of the Christian faith and God’s plan for the world....
On the First Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree!
Our sweet "partridge" is John in a Bradford Pear tree we have on campus. Don't you love that smile? He climbed right up in that tree like it was no one's business! According to this article, "The partridge in a pear tree represents Jesus, the Son of God, whose...
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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