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At Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, children and their families have found the help they need to recover from past hurts. Learn more about the young people and their families who we’ve helped.
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Jun09
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 ...
Jun01
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 ...
May15
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 ...
May01
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 ...
Apr22
Spring Reminds Us of New Life and Growth
By Richard NedelkoffBoys Ranch President and CEO Time really flies! It is hard to believe, but I am approaching my first-year anniversary as President and CEO of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. As I watch the first ...
Apr19
Giving Gifts That Outlast a Lifetime
Donor Janet Breeden Does It for the Children In 2022, Janet Breeden was on the edge of her seat at the Boys Ranch Rodeo, eagerly waiting for the first rider to enter the arena. She loves ...
