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Boot Camps Offer Teens Chance to Try BRF Programs

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 applicants, interns and volunteers converge on a farm or stable to complete projects, learn and work together as teams. The

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Annual Sporting Clays Event Brings New Features

Mark your calendar for October 19th for our annual Sporting Clays Event at the Indiana Gun Club!    This year’s event will include a free instructional class at noon, a light lunch, and a reception and dinner afterward. Prizes will be awarded for both good scores and for less serious reasons! No equipment, experience or skill needed! “This format gives our shooters the opportunity to receive instruction if helpful, enjoy lunch and dinner, and sponsor at

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The Front Lines of Our Teen Mental Health Crisis

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 emergency room and the psychiatric ward. Problem solved. Today, an estimated 25% to 50% of teens struggle with some

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Conner Prairie Hosts ‘Barn Bash’ That Focuses on Teens’ Mental Health Awareness

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, ranches, stables and therapeutic riding facilities. The event was packed with a variety of activities, including yard games, axe throwing,

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Ben’s Ranch Elects New Board Members

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 Miles currently serves as the Vice President Employee Benefits at Gregory & Appel and Susan Rider is Director of Compliance

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