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Conner Prairie
By Ben's Ranch  |  In Events, News, Program Updates

Ben’s Ranch Foundation Teams with Conner Prairie

Innovative Partnership Targets Exploding Mental Health Crisis Ben’s Ranch Foundation, Inc. (BRF), a 501c3 charitable organization based in Carmel, today announced an exciting new partnership with Conner Prairie. Under the agreement, Conner Prairie will employ interns referred to them by Ben’s Ranch and host BRF’s first annual “Barn Bash” called Healing in the Heartland on October 3, […]

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Commentary: The Outdoors is a Powerful Tool

The following commentary about the benefits of the outdoors from Ben’s Ranch Foundation Founder Brose McVey first appeared in The Statehouse File: One of the most powerful tools we can employ in a much-needed war against mental illness is dirt cheap, easy to access and universally accessible. My friends would say I’m biased. They’re right. I […]

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Jeff Goodwin and Patty Hagen have joined the Ben's Ranch Board.
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Ben’s Ranch Foundation Adds Two Board Members

Ben’s Ranch Foundation has added two new members to its Board of Directors. Jeff Goodwin and Patty Hagen were recently elected to the Indiana nonprofit’s board. Jeff Goodwin of Fishers currently serves as the Vice President of Insurance Programs at the Indiana Manufacturers Association’s for-profit insurance agency subsidiary. Goodwin holds a B.A. from Indiana University […]

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Brose McVey is featured in Inside Indiana Business' Perspectives column.
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No Vaccine for Mental Illness

  Ben’s Ranch Founder Brose McVey’s column on the impact of the pandemic on mental health is being featured on Inside INdiana Business in the Perspectives column. By Brose McVey, Founder, Ben’s Ranch Foundation The young people our nation is relying on to take the reins of our future economy are at an alarming crossroads. Research […]

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Bonnie Riley and Kathryn Arnold have joined the Ben's Ranch Foundation Board.
By Ben's Ranch  |  In News, Volunteers

Ben’s Ranch Foundation Elects New Board Members

Ben’s Ranch Foundation has elected two new members to its Board of Directors. The Indiana nonprofit connects teens struggling with mental health challenges to jobs on farms and in stables and equine therapy facilities. The jobs help give the teens purpose and exposure to the healing powers of animals and nature. Bonnie Riley is Assistant […]

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Brose
By Ben's Ranch  |  In News

Keep Kids in Mind

Pandemic taking toll on mental health of young   This article originally ran in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.     The young people our nation is relying on to take the reins of our future economy are at an alarming crossroads. Research shows the emotional and mental impact of the pandemic goes far beyond “the blues” for […]

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Rob and Shellye 2.6.20
By Ben's Ranch  |  In News, Program Updates

New Board Members, Staff, Partners!

On February 6th, BRF welcomed new Board members, thanked outgoing Directors, introduced new volunteers and staff and recognized three outstanding partners. Newly elected Board members are: Beverly Samuel, Noblesville, Senior Manager of the Global Supply Chain Project Management Office at Hilrom Inc.; Taylor Bennett, Indianapolis, morning news anchor at WFYI Radio; James Dauby, Tell City, CEO of PSC Corp.; […]

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Brose McVey speaking at podium
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Brose McVey Speaks in Support of Indiana Behavioral Health Commission

Brose McVey, the founder of Ben’s Ranch Foundation, spoke at the House Health Committee meeting on February 12, 2020, to support Senate bill 273 which establishes the Indiana behavioral health commission.  Brose cited the importance of promoting legislation that can help support schools and other institutions that are impacted by the pervasiveness of mental health […]

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amazon smile
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Amazon Smile Program

Who doesn’t love the speed and ease of shopping with Amazon? What’s even better? Shopping in a way that raises money for your favorite cause! And, it doesn’t cost you an extra nickel! Sound too good to be true? We thought so too… Here’s how it works: When you shop on Amazon through their AmazonSmile […]

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volunteers
By Ben's Ranch  |  In Program Updates, Volunteers

This Ask Won’t Cost a Dime!

You can do a lot for kids in need….with just the click of your mouse Sure, we need your financial support, but right this moment you can help us in a way that might prove even more important, and it won’t cost a dime. We need additional dedicated volunteers who share our passion to our […]

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