Central Indiana nonprofit Ben’s Ranch Foundation is launching new Small Group Programs to reach additional teens struggling with mental health issues. The programs bring together 14-18-year-olds from Central Indiana who have been diagnosed with mental or emotional health conditions and are physically capable of performing farm chores. Ben’s Ranch Small Group Programs are designed to […]
A Mega Grant! Ben’s Ranch Foundation is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $100,000 grant and a vehicle package worth $60,000 as part of Round Room Gives’ Mega Grant Presentation. The presentation took place Tuesday evening at The Westin Indianapolis. Ben’s Ranch Foundation operates and supports programs designed to connect teens who have […]
Boot camps are the latest addition to the Ben’s Ranch Foundation (BRF) programming options. To serve more youth and create pathways for teens to create a ladder where they can grow and progress within our programs, BRF offers several types of small group programs, including one-day “boot camps.” How boot camps work Groups of our […]
The below op-ed from Ben’s Ranch Foundation Founder Brose McVey originally ran in the Corydon Democrat, Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette and Carroll County Comet: Not too long ago, if an adolescent began to experience a mental health crisis at school, a parent — or the police — would be called, and the next stop was often […]
The following story originally ran on WRTV.com. CARMEL — Ben’s Ranch Foundation hosted its annual Barn Bash at Conner Prairie on Sunday. The event focused on mental health awareness and healing in the heartland. Ben’s Ranch Foundation operates and supports programs designed to connect teens who have mental health challenges to employment opportunities on farms, […]
Carmel-based nonprofit Ben’s Ranch Foundation has elected four new board members. Bill Cummings from Indianapolis, Fishers’ Mike Miles, Carmel’s Amy Marsh and Susan Rider from Westfield will each serve a two-year term. Bill Cummings is the retired owner and director of Pathfinder Insurance Training. Amy Marsh is the Vice President for Academic Operations for Stride Inc. Mike […]
This commentary by Ben’s Ranch Founder Brose McVey was originally featured in The Indiana Capital Chronicle. On a hunch, I pulled out of the rat race and West 38th Street traffic in the state capital the other day, and to my delight, found myself in a wonderful garden right in Indianapolis. I hope I’m the last […]
Carmel-based nonprofit Ben’s Ranch Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new host facilities for its teen internship program. Ben’s Ranch connects teens who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety to paid internships with farms, stables and equine therapy facilities. The combination of animals, nature, and hard […]
By: Tina Rhoden-Lewellyn, Executive Director, Ben’s Ranch Foundation You turn on TV news each day and see the evidence of our nation’s declining mental health through stories of school shootings, assaults, and addiction. While professional help is a must for those struggling, there is a free complement to therapy and medications – spending time outside. […]
Ben’s Ranch Foundation has added businessman Ken Barthuly to its Board of Directors. Barthuly is the Vice President & Co-Owner of Barthuly Irrigation, Inc. in Carmel. Barthuly will serve a two-year term. Ben’s Ranch Foundation connects teens struggling with mental health challenges to paid internships on farms, stables and equine therapy facilities. The jobs compliment […]
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