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At Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, children and their families have found the help they need to recover from past hurts. Learn more about the young people and their families who we’ve helped.
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May09
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 …
May09
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. …
May05
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 …
May05
Sarah: Learning Patience and Compassion
Out beyond the stands at the rodeo arena, a teenager rides a horse in a circle as she prepares for the goat tying event at the rodeo. Inside the arena, more than 1,000 people are cheering …
Feb08
Nathan: The Road to Adulthood
Nathan Hopes to Help Others as He Was Once Helped As a child, Nathan was rescued from Hurricane Harvey. Now, the senior hopes to become the kind of person who rescues others who need it. He …
Feb03
Prayerful Charity
Denese Holland Finds Faithful Stewardship in Her Donations Denese Holland comes from a long line of Boys Ranch donors. “My uncle, my father and my mom gave to Boys Ranch,” Denese said. “I always knew that …
