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50 Years of Home at Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches
03/04/2026

You’re invited to attend a celebration of 50 years of home at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches!

When: Saturday, April 18, 11am to 2pm
Where: Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches
100 Saint Vincent Place, Batesville, AR 72501

We will have a short program featuring former Ranchers, past and current board members, and sheriffs. Then we will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our newest home, Raney Hall.

We will have an open house of all our homes for visitors and former Ranchers. This family-friendly event will conclude with a social lunch of fried catfish, shrimp, and chicken strips with all the fixings. We will also have 50th birthday cupcakes, cotton candy, shaved ice, and bounce houses for the kids.

This event is FREE and all are welcome. We just ask that you RSVP by April 1st with your name and number of attendees to 870-613-1781,  kirsten@youthranches.com or click here to RSVP online.

As an organization that is 100% privately funded, and a 100% free service to children in crisis, all donations are greatly appreciated. Click here to support our mission and help us provide safe, loving homes for children for the next 50 years!

About @YouthRanches

The Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches provide a loving, safe place to call home for children across Arkansas. Founded in 1976 by Arkansas sheriffs, ASYR has been home to more than 2,300 boys and girls from every corner of the state.