Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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."

Friday, May 7, 2010

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.