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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 …
Growing and Thriving in the Coming Years
By Richard Nedelkoff, President and CEO It has been about six months since I joined Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch as President and CEO, and I am so thankful to be part of such an amazing organization. …
Reaching Children Where They Are
It’s Important to Look Past Behaviors to See Precious Hearts By Senior Chaplain Mike Wilhelm Each Sunday, the congregation at the Boys Ranch Chapel is made up of people who are at different stages of their …
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 …
Josh: Spicing Up His Life
Josh is the best student cook at Boys Ranch. He dares anyone to prove him wrong. So far, no one has. Josh’s housemates beg him to make his special Mongolian beef. Or maybe his tikka masala. …
Marcy: Forging a Path to the Sunlight
In December 2022, Boys Ranch alumna Marcy earned her master of business administration degree from Texas Tech University with a focus in healthcare administration. It was an accomplishment that took years, and Marcy made it all …