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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...





