Kierstyn: Overcoming challenges with creativity
Kierstyn’s hair is a dark brown bob – this week. Since arriving at Boys Ranch, the 17-year-old feels safe expressing herself with different hairstyles and makeup applications. “I have probably been through a dozen styles in ...
Gary: Home, any way you frame it
Boys Ranch helps entrepreneur lay foundation for life I am not sure what would have happened to me and my brothers if it had not been for Boys Ranch. When Gary Hardy took his first walk ...
Boys Ranch brightened up by annual Christmas Light Contest
Holiday traditions are of great importance to the Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch community and the campus has been buzzing with festive annual events, including the Christmas Light Contest. A bright glow filled the dark sky over ...
Rodney: Turning loss into a life of leadership
Mentorship makes lifelong impact on alumnus The year was 1977. Rodney had just finished third grade when his dad, age 36, died. Suddenly, life became very hard. “It was the 70’s. My mom was now working, ...
Home’s ‘Cowboy Christmas’ ride gives boys solace, strength
A trail of dust emerged from the hooves of 12 horses making their way across the dry Texas prairie on a cool winter afternoon. These faithful steeds were carrying nine young men, a chaplain and a ...
President’s message: Finding grace in acceptance
The young man stood alone in a corner inside our campus headquarters building. While his family was being interviewed about his coming to Boys Ranch, this boy, all of perhaps 8 years old, chose to stand ...