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August 26, 2021July 15, 2021

Notes of Hope – Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Share Easter Blessings with Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

Easter is a special time at the Ranch, where our children learn about the great love that Christ has for them. Share a sweet, funny, inspirational, or encouraging note with a child at the Ranch this Easter🐰🐤Fill out the form at www.dakotaranch.org/eastercard to send Easter blessings to one of our amazing, precious children.

December 16, 2020December 18, 2020

Christmas Greetings – Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

It’s been a hard year and we want to spread Christmas cheer to each of our kids on Christmas morning. To send Christmas wishes and the Good News of Jesus with one of the amazing, precious children at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, complete the form at DakotaRanch.org/ChristmasCard. Don’t forget to share with your friends so they can help too!

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

A Healing Presence – An Online Celebration of Thankfulness

Please join us for the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch for their first online event – “A Healing Presence – An Online Celebration of Thankfulness” on November 19th at 2 pm ET. Registration is simple! There is no cost! It’s as easy as registering and turning on your computer!

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

Mission Driven – Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

Established in 1952, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch helps at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ. Today, the Ranch is committed to helping the most complicated and amazing kids by providing best-in-class psychiatric and trauma-informed care, all in the name of Christ. Christianity remains the foundation on which we operate and do our work.

Our kids are headed back to school in less than a month! School might look a little different this year, but you can still fill their first day with smiles by sending them a special back-to-school card. Fill out this short form to bring hope and encouragement to a child at the Ranch: Back To School Card.

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a recognized ministry of the North American Lutheran Church. To learn more or partner in ministry, please visit: https://www.dakotaranch.org

April 1, 2020May 20, 2020

An Easter Opportunity With The Dakota Boys And Girls Ranch

The mission of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is to help at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ.

March 13, 2020May 20, 2020

A Message of Hope – Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

Barry Backman has worked at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch for over 18 years. He is a Youth Care Worker Team Lead, and works, along with his team, directly with the kids. As parents, most of us need to live through about seven teenage years. Barry has stood by at-risk teens for 18+ years, helping them discover their best selves.Barry is a giant of a man. I don’t know for sure how tall he is, but even when I wear high heels, I look a long way up to meet his eyes. He could be physically intimidating, but he’s not. He exudes calm and kindness. For our internal staff newsletter, I asked Barry to share how he helps the Ranch fulfill its mission of “helping at-risk children and their families succeed in the name of Christ.” I wanted to share his words with you. They will give you a true feel for the caliber of people, like Barry, who choose to be Ranchers.

August 22, 2019May 20, 2020

Mission Update – Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

As the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a friend and Recognized Ministry of the NALC, we want you to know all about the good work your support makes possible. There may be a few things you don’t know about us. And, I believe you’ll find the six Ranch facts below both enlightening and encouraging. For instance, did you know . . .?

August 12, 2019May 20, 2020

Back To School – Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

Knowing someone is thinking about you means a lot. This is especially true for children on their first day of school. Help our Ranch kids feel supported by writing them a note of encouragement for their first day! Our goal is for each student to receive at least one card.

Follow this link to write your special message: https://www.dakotaranch.org/back-to-school-card/

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a recognized ministry of the NALC. For more information or to partner, please visit: https://www.dakotaranch.org.

July 29, 2019May 20, 2020

Moment of Mission – Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

Belief In The Power of Hope

When it comes to overcoming challenges, Helen Keller (1880-1968) set the bar quite high. She was a lifelong learner, teacher, inspiration. She danced, laughed, wrote, and loved. She was deaf, blind, and had great difficulty speaking.

And, she changed the world and the way we view the potential of those with special needs. Her teacher and best friend, Anne Sullivan, who was herself blind and parentless, instilled a sense of hope in the young Helen. Anne had a persistent hope that guided Helen into her future.

Helen said, “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”