Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation

What's New

CHAPEL UPDATE

The iconic Franklin & Merle Robbie Chapel recently received a new roof, siding and fresh paint. We are so grateful to long time donors that support YBGR’s Spiritual Life Program, it truly is an integral program for youth served on campus.  Thank You!

 

THANK YOU SCHEELS!

Big thanks to Scheels for helping to fuel adventures at YBGR!  Their support of the Recreation Therapy Program has provided needed apparel and equipment for both outdoor and indoor activities. Leslie Jochems and Melissa Brumit visited the Ranch recently to tour and see their gifts in action.  Join us in gratitude!

 

ADVENTURES ON BIKE

This summer, youth out at YBGR have been hitting the trails and experiencing the thrill of biking through Montana’s breathtaking landscapes! Adventures help these youth build confidence, foster determination, and create unforgettable memories.

GROUP TOURS

Coming to Billings this summer? Curious about YBGR? Join us for a summer tour & lunch! See the Ranch’s life-saving mission in action.  First tour is Friday, July 12 – see link below for all group tour dates!
Visit yellowstonefoundation.org/contact to sign up or to check additional tour dates.

EMDR TRAINING

Thanks to a generous grant from the Washington Foundation, the first group of four YBGR therapists were able to attend and become certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in Missoula this month! This training equips the Ranch’s team of therapists with advanced skills to help the youth they serve heal from trauma and enhance emotional well-being.

A huge thank you to the Washington Foundation for their support and belief in YBGR’s mission.

PET THERAPY

Today, the Ranch’s pet therapy dogs, Emmy Lou and Cooper, paid Foundation staff a visit.  Their wagging tails, silly antics and loving personalities brought so much joy. Even staff, both Ranch and Foundation, can’t get enough of the pet therapy program! Isn’t it amazing what the unconditional love from an animal can do for the soul!

HORSES NEEDED

Join hearts with us at YBGR!  Due to two of the horses recently aging out of service, the Equine Therapy Program seeks two gentle, youth-friendly horses to help change lives. Animals should be under 15 years of age and in good health.
We’re looking for the right horse to purchase, but donations are always welcome. You can message us or call the Foundation at 406.656.8772.
Your support guides their reins towards hope!

UNCOMMON

This spring, the Ranch’s Pheasant Program welcomed 1,000 pheasant chicks! Youth have been incubating over 1,700 eggs, and by summer’s end, they’ll help raise over 4,000 pheasants, 1,000 chukars, and 1 surprise chicken who arrived in one of the boxes of pheasant chicks! Meet “Uncommon,” the unexpected chicken who’s charmed everyone with its unique presence and reminds us all that being different is something to celebrate! 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

After hosting several events sharing our new “Food for Thought” video, we’d like to bring it to YOU!  If your business is interested in learning more about Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch and the work Yellowstone Foundation does to support the youth in YBGR’s care, we’d love the opportunity to bring this video and snacks to your office, place of worship, etc.  Whether it’s a lunch-and-learn session, staff meeting, or a team-building event, this presentation will inspire and engage your staff.
Schedule today by emailing info@yellowstonefoundation.org or call Abigail at 406.656.8772 and join us in making a difference!

PHEASANT PROGRAM

Exciting news from YBGR! Our Pheasant Program just welcomed 1,500 chicks – a vibrant addition to the family!  Join our supporters in celebrating growth and youth empowerment as our residents nurture these new lives until they are ready to be released into the wild.

CLASS OF 2024

Congratulations to the Yellowstone Academy Class of 2024!  YA graduated six students on Friday and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and achievements!  Congratulations to ALL graduates this weekend! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off. Go out there and make your mark on the world!

UC ROOF

A Dry and Bright Future Thanks to You!  The pitter-patter of spring rains no longer means buckets and trouble at YBGR’s Uihlein Recreation Center, thanks to YOU, our amazing supporters! The new roof is on, and the sounds of rain are now a soothing melody, not a call to action for buckets. The kids can now play, grow, and thrive, rain or shine, in a safe and dry environment. It’s more than a roof; it’s the shelter of hope, made possible by the generosity of our community. A heartfelt thanks to the Dean & Connie Studer Donor Advised Fund, Alice Lee Lund Charitable Trust, Sigma DG Corporation, Gertrude Kamps Memorial Foundation, Darlene & Marvin Hartze, First Interstate Bank, and Phillips 66 for leading the charge!

Join these incredible supporters in building a brighter future for our youth. Every act of kindness creates a ripple of change!

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