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 smiles beside a lake at Boys Ranch.

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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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 dreams of his future as a chef.

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. ...
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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 stands near a tree.

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 ...

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