News and Highlights

• Arkansas Children’s Award Honoring Laura Landreaux

  09/24/2026

  Tickets and Sponsorships for Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner still available! For 31 years, Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches has recognized Arkansans who have made outstanding contributions to create better opportunities for Arkansas children. These Arkansans personify in word and deed the ideals of the Ranch, and hundreds gather each year to pay tribute to their dedication at the Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner. This year, we are excited to present the 31st annual Arkansas Children’s Award to Laura Landreaux, a generous advocate for building brighter futures for Arkansas youth. A Little Rock native, Laura Landreaux was raised by parents who instilled in … Continue reading →

• 10TH ANNUAL RACE FOR HOPE AT BATESVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY TO BENEFIT ARKANSAS SHERIFFS’ YOUTH RANCHES

  09/17/2026

  Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches has been selected as the beneficiary for the 10th annual Race for Hope, set for September 30 through October 3, 2026, at Batesville Motor Speedway. Presented by First Community Bank, the four-night racing event will bring drivers and fans together for one of the speedway’s premier events while raising funds to benefit Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. The Race for Hope will feature IMCA Modified racing throughout the week, culminating Saturday night with a 71-lap feature paying $30,000 to win. The event offers a total purse of more than $150,000, with $1,500 guaranteed to start Saturday night’s … Continue reading →

• Raney Hall Is Officially Open

  06/22/2026

  Our new residential home, Raney Hall, officially opened on Saturday, June 13! This home was built thanks to a generous donation by Phillip and Verna Raney of Ozark, Arkansas. They, along with several family members, were present for the dedication and ribbon-cutting on a beautiful, sunny morning. Board of Trustees President Ray Dillon welcomed guests and reflected on the significance of the occasion. “Since 1976, the Ranch has been a place of hope and healing. And it’s been a place to call home to more than 2,300 boys and girls from every corner of the state. And with the addition … Continue reading →

• Join Us for the Raney Hall Ribbon Cutting, June 13

  05/15/2026

  Join us at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for our newest home, Raney Hall—Saturday, June 13 at 11am.  Raney Hall is named in recognition of the Raney family of Ozark, Arkansas, whose extraordinarily generous gift funded the construction of a new home that will provide safe, loving homes for children at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. We are so grateful to the Raney family for making this dream home a reality for the Ranch, and we look forward to celebrating this important milestone with some of our closest friends. WHAT: Raney Hall Ribbon Cutting and Open House WHEN: Saturday, June … Continue reading →

• 50 Years of Home at Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches

  04/27/2026

  On Saturday, April 18, current and former Ranchers, houseparents, and board members, as well as sheriffs and supporters from across Arkansas and beyond gathered to celebrate 50 years of home at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. We had a short program looking back on our past 50 years featuring the daughter of founding sheriff Mike Grady, Mischelle Thiels, past board president Phyllis Worley, current board member Larry Stone, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens, and Rancher #1 Roger Wright. After the program, everyone enjoyed a catfish lunch on the grounds with all the fixin’s, 50th birthday cupcakes, and cotton candy and shaved ice for the kids (and … Continue reading →