I received my Christmas newsletter from Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in Amarillo, TX this last week. It was FULL of great stories of kids who have been given second chances and are doing great things! That completely touches my heart and soul. I have been "acquainted" with Cal Farley's for a very long time, it was kind of a household name when I was growing up. I had a lot of family in West Texas and one of my Great Great Uncles, Sam Wohlford was very active in helping Cal Farley's Boys Ranch begin. My Uncle Sam was a wonderful man who was very giving...he and my aunt never had any children of their own, but they adored their nieces and nephews. My mom got to travel with them a lot and saw many things she would have never saw otherwise. I remember him well, I was pretty young when he passed away, but I have very fond memories of visiting them in Stratford and enjoying his company and kind heart.
Back to Cal Farley's...(sorry about the rabbit trail there!)
My family knew of the Boys Ranch and what a good thing it was, and so, we always gave to them throughout the year. It is a place for kids to go and get things straight in their lives, learn to make good choices and know it's not possible without God. It's a GREAT program and I am proud to support their efforts in helping kids.
In the newsletter the president states "our work is based on Christian principles and American values that remain consistent over time. These beliefs do not morph or shift based on the economic climate or politics............We make deep commitments and stick to them." "So, we trumpet loudly and proudly what we do and how we do it. I never want Cal Farley's to risk being painted with the same brush as those who do not serve children well."(Dan Adams, President)
It started out as only a Boys Ranch, but later expanded into GirlsTown. There are 27 different "homes"on the campus and each has a set of host parents and there is an average of 10-12 kids in each home.
I ask that you pray for this place, pray for those Host Parents who are dedicating their lives to others in need, pray for those kids whose lives are being changed.
You can visit their website Cal Farley's
4 comments:
Cal Farley's IS an amazing place! Our daughter used to participate in their poetry gathering every year. Now she is friends with a guy who was raised there. I just received the same newsletter. :) I wish there was no need for a place like that, but Praise God that it is there.
Great post. We got Cal Farley's newsletter too! They bought some horses from us before we left Texas. DH grew up knowing some of the kids that attended there - he always thought highly of the outfit. May God bless this ranch and those who are there!
sounds like a great place! :D
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