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 one around to learn of the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park nestled in the woods beside Newfields. What a wonderful
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 work have been shown to help give the teens purpose and relief. Ben’s Ranch welcomes new host facilities: Southport Equestrian
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. The outdoors and mental health have a very powerful connection – one we need to encourage our young people to
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 medical therapies by helping give teens purpose and exposure to the healing powers of animals and nature. Barthuly has worked
By: Tina Rhoden-Lewellyn, Executive Director, Ben’s Ranch Foundation The Texas school shooting in Uvalde shook our nation to the core and left many of us struggling. Unfortunately, the unknowns and whys seem to outweigh the solutions, but preventive measures do exist. Coming together as a community, paying attention to those who are struggling, reaching out to them, standing in the gaps and youth development all make a difference. Young people connected to their communities, who
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