Stories From Our Boys, Girls & Beyond
At Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, lives are transformed — not just for the young people in our care, but for their families, mentors, alumni, and supporters. Explore stories of healing, growth, and lifelong impact from every corner of our Boys Ranch community.
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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...