Oct28
Belonging at Boys Ranch
By Richard NedelkoffBoys Ranch President and CEO As we gather around the fire and embrace the warmth of the Christmas season, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have embarked upon together at Cal ...
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Sep15
Faces of Rodeo: Laura
When Laura first came to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, she had never even seen a horse. Now she’s a seasoned rider and regular participant in the annual rodeo. Laura, 17, chose rodeo for her extracurricular activity after ...
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Aug26
J’Nae: Riding Toward Success
On a hot summer day, girls practice their riding skills while learning the pole bending pattern. They sit awkwardly in saddles and try to remember how to encourage the horse to go faster or slower and ...
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Aug18
The Greatest Adventures Hold the Greatest Surprises
By Mike Wilhelm, Senior Chaplain I can’t imagine a greater adventure than leaving home. Dozens of kids do it every year to come to Boys Ranch. Leaving home for new opportunities is often exciting, but it ...
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Aug12
Overcoming Obstacles, On and Off the Course
As participants ran or walked through powdered color throughout the course, volunteers assisted them in where to go. The entire course was dubbed as “challenge by choice,” meaning participants could opt out if they wanted to ...
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Jul15
Twice as Nice: Sisters Celebrate College Graduations Same Week
While making a new home at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch wasn’t what a trio of sisters initially wanted, the activities and opportunities at the campus allowed them to work through their feelings and find their strengths. ...
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Jun01
Sebastian: A Fresh Start
On the sidelines of a basketball game, Sebastian watches the play intently, keeping track of statistics for the coaches and being ready to share them at a moment’s notice. He loves being the manager for boys ...
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May01
Alexis: Learning To Be Salt in the World
Alexis is bouncy, bubbly and cheerful. She looks to the bright side and talking with her is fun. With Alexis, everyday life turns into an adventure – like the time all of the girls in Lutz ...
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Apr11
We Pray for Our Caregivers
By Senior Chaplain Mike Wilhelm The world is not perfect, and many of our children at Boys Ranch are here because the world is not perfect. We have kids who are from families in which grandparents ...
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Apr02
Jaay: Embracing Positivity
Everyone notices when Jaay comes into a room. He’s loud and enthusiastic, with an infectious grin. Jaay approaches every event in his life with emotion, whether he is playing football or learning a new skill. When ...
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