Preventing Teen Suicide

Watch the "Not My Kid Video" Online at: http://www.sptsnj.org/parents/video/spts_parent_video.html

The questions to ask about whether or not your child may be at risk for suicide can be complicated. This short video asks and answers a few of those questions, but more importantly, demonstrates how to ask those questions-and keep asking-until you get answers that help you understand whether or not yoru child is at risk...and what to do about it. The video is provided by The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS) which was started in 2006 by two fathers who had lost teenaged children to suicide. Feel free to visit their website at:
http://www.sptsnj.org/.

Ranch Hope Receives Grant for Language Arts Program

Ranch Hope has received a grant to fund a unique language arts program with students at Ranch Hope’s Strang School the week of March 21-24.

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Ranch Hope Included in Annual UMC Yearbook

The United Methodist Women of the Greater New Jersey Conference have included pictures of the Ranch Hope ministry in action in their 2010 Yearbook! The Yearbook includes 75 pages of information and Ranch Hope is honored to have been included as a missions project in this year's edition.

Camp Edge Dedicates New Office

Ranch Hope's Board of Directors, Staff and Camp Edge Volunteers gathered on Thursday evening, June 17th for a picnic and the dedication of Office at Camp Edge. Destroyed by a fire, the office was rebuilt due to the efforts of volunteers that helped purchase materials and construct this important component of the camp operations! Camp begins this week!!! There are still open slots available for several weeks. For information call Camp Edge at (856) 935 1555, Ext. 172.

H'Olympics Team Travels to Ramapo College

The Ranch Hope Boys & Girls H'Olympic Team traveled to Ramapo Collage last week to compete against student athletes representing the National Fellowship of Child Care Executives membership agencies from around the country! Students competed in Track & Field, Swimming, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball and several academic competitions taking home Gold, Silver and Bronze individual and team medals. Two of our female athletes competed with students from Kurn Hattin Home for Children in Vermont.

Horticulture Class Assists With Mannington Meadows Project

On Tuesday, three students and a teacher from Strang Schools Horticulture Class, along with Ranch Hope's CEO, Dave Bailey, Jr., joined the New Jersey Audubon Society in the 3rd and final phase of the Manninton Mills project; planting approximately 6 acres and 1,300 native shrubs and trees.

"We want to thank you and your students for all your help. We had a very big job to do and you really helped us have a very successful day!" said Beth Ciuzio of the NJ Audubon Society.

The project will restore 12 acres of agricultural ground to forested riparian buffer in an area of the Mannington Mills corporate campus located in Salem County, NJ, approximately 8 miles from Ranch Hope's Alloway Campus.

"By having our students participate in this project, it provided a unique experience for the members of the Horticulture Class," said Dave Bailey, Jr., "additionally, it allowed us to collaborate with the NJ Audubon Society and Mannington Mills." "The Campbell Family and Mannington Mills have been a tremendous supporter of our mission for many years."

Ranch Hope Participates in National Day of Prayer

Team Members and Friends of the Ranch Hope Community joined over 300 in attendance Thursday, during National Day of Prayer Services held at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church in Carney's Point, New Jersey. Sponsored by the Partners of Salem County & the Salem County Chamber of Commerce, the services featured speaker was Ranch Hope's Founder, the Rev. Dave Bailey, Sr..
"The Rev. once again brought a message that inspired and challenged," shared Ranch Hope's CEO, Dave Bailey, Jr., "focusing on Queen Esther and her response to a call from God of action."
Later in the afternoon, Ranch Hope students and staff formed a circle around the flag pole behind Cowan Cottage (Ranch Hope's first treatment home) for an opportunity to give thanks to God for the many blessings he has provided.