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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Alexis: Learning To Be Salt in the World
Alexis is bouncy, bubbly and cheerful. She looks to the bright side and talking with her is fun. With Alexis, everyday life turns into an adventure – like the time all of the girls in Lutz ...
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