Oct02
Sierra: A pond at Boys Ranch led an alumna to a degree in mechanical engineering
It all started with the koi pond. Tim Nation, who led the community garden program, wanted to improve the greenhouse at Boys Ranch to include a fish pond. “I thought that was a cool idea,” Sierra ...
Aug18
Caseworker makes masks to help keep residents safe
Caseworkers play a vital role in the lives of the children they serve at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Making sure their children are successful, happy and safe is always a priority. Caseworker Vanessa Detten has made ...
Mar17
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 ...
Jan02
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 ...
Sep17
Sunflowers remind Romersi home residents of special donor
It was 1991 when Marjorie Cole Romersi, agreed to fund a new home at Boys Ranch with the stipulation it must be for girls. This philanthropist probably already knew she wanted to give even more girls ...
Sep17
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, ...
