Stories From Our Boys, Girls & Beyond

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Sowing Seeds

The Parable of the Sower By Senior Chaplain Mike Wilhelm In spring, I’m sure many folks think of Jesus’ Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. As you might recall, a man goes out to sow ...

Sebastian: A Fresh Start

On the sidelines of a basketball game, Sebastian watches the play intently, keeping track of statistics for the coaches and being ready to share them at a moment’s notice. He loves being the manager for boys ...

Twice as Nice: Sisters Celebrate College Graduations Same Week

While making a new home at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch wasn’t what a trio of sisters initially wanted, the activities and opportunities at the campus allowed them to work through their feelings and find  their strengths.  ...

Roy: A Fresh Course for His Life

In 1988, Roy was a scrawny kid with an adventurous spirit and nervous knees knocking together as he stepped onto Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch for the first time. His single mother struggled to feed her four ...

Embracing the Spirit of Adventure

  By Richard NedelkoffBoys Ranch President and CEO Greetings in the name of compassion, hope, and adventure! As we step into a new season of purpose and growth at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, I am delighted ...

Inheritance of the Heart: Donors Find Connection in Boys Ranch

A dash of excitement in their lives brought Estelle and Jimmy Kincaid together years ago, and the adventure of life at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch is what led them to give financially over the years. Estelle ...

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