His children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:26
Our Mission
Provide a safe, caring, and Christ-centered home to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs of children in crisis.
How To Help
Partner with us today! There are many ways that you can help a child in need. We accept monetary & non-monetary donations and can come speak to your organization about our mission.
Volunteer
Be a part of what is happening at Joy Ranch! There are opportunities for churches, service groups, and individuals alike.
Our Team
Our staff is more than just a group of employees: we believe that each team member is an essential part of the Joy Ranch family.
Our Work
News & Events
North Spartan Serves Again!
We were so happy to host North Spartan Baptist Association last week as a mission team! Each year, they come and show our kids, staff, and campus so much love. Our kids enjoyed a Bible study, loaded with fun activities several mornings, and the team cooked everyone...
Meet Rosie – Our New Relief Houseparent
God has answered our prayers, yet again, sending a relief houseparent! Rosie will work in both cottages, giving our regular houseparents days off. We found out that her parents were houseparents at Joy Ranch back in the 1980's, before she was born! When we asked her...
Chapter 13 – Pets
“‘Joy Ranch,’ someone would say. ‘I suppose you have horses or ponies.’ And we would answer quietly and with some embarrassment, ‘No, we don't. But you see, the buildings are ranch style.’ Then they would say, ‘Oh.’ So, we began to wish for a pony for the children to...
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Celebrating 60 Years Helping Kids in 2021.
Since opening its doors in 1961 under the direction of the Rev. Richard and Mary McHenry, Joy Ranch, has served over 5000 children and their families in crisis.
Faith Funded
Joy Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Your gifts are tax deductible. Joy Ranch is funded by faith through donations from individuals, churches and other organizations. Joy Ranch is licensed by the state of Virginia but receives no yearly-allocated state funding. We abide by the standards for membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
About Us
Joy Ranch provides a safe, loving, and structured home for children from crisis situations. Our children have endured difficulties out of their control and need a place of refuge. We provide trauma-informed care, empowerment, and protection for all of our children in a family-style, home setting.
Phone: 276-236-5578