On Tuesday, May 13, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for the opening of Beebe Hall at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. Beebe Hall is named in honor of former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, recognizing his 30 years of service as a volunteer and advocate to the Ranch. Nancy Fulton, ASYR CEO, welcomed the crowd and expressed gratitude to the builders, contractors, donors, and staff who contributed to making Beebe Hall a reality. She also praised the efforts of the fundraising committee, led by Ray Dillon, ASYR Board President. “Ray Dillon took this on so we … Continue reading →

As we wrap up our 48th year at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, we are grateful that you helped us accomplish BIG things in 2024. In March we gathered with many of our closest friends and supporters and broke ground on our newest home, Beebe Hall. In September, we completed construction on Beebe Hall, and we’re now looking for the right houseparents so we can begin welcoming new children to the Ranch in 2025. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a houseparent, click here. We are also grateful to everyone who donated and supported the Ranch this … Continue reading →

What is Giving Tuesday? After Thanksgiving, #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday each year, we celebrate #GivingTuesday. This special day helps demonstrate that holidays can be about both giving and giving back.  This year, Citizens Bank will once again be matching gifts on #GivingTuesday. For every dollar donated to the ASYR on December 3rd, Citizens Bank will match your contributions up to $5,000! Here are some ways YOU can help the ASYR receive the entire $5,000 matching gift from Citizens Bank on #GivingTuesday: Make an online donation by clicking here.  Drop your donation by any Citizens Bank location. We will be at Citizens … Continue reading →

Scott remembers, it was a hot summer day when he was removed from his home by the court. He was just 14 at the time. Although leaving home was scary, he felt going to the Ranch couldn’t be any worse than where he was living. Years later, Scott can still recount the trauma of being locked in the sweltering garage or the camper all alone. As one of 5 kids (from multiple sets of parents), things happened that no child should have to experience. After he was removed from his home, he was able to come live at the Ranch. Initially, Scott had anger … Continue reading →

For 29 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 have gathered each year to pay tribute to their dedication at the Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner. This year, we are excited to present the 29th annual Arkansas Children’s Award to Sissy Jones, a generous advocate for building hopeful futures for Arkansas youth. “When you’re here, you’re family” isn’t just a phrase you’ll hear when you visit the largest family-owned and operated fine jewelry retailer … Continue reading →

7th Annual Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch We are excited to welcome visitors back to the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches for our 7th annual Youth Ranch Pumpkin Patch presented by First Community Bank! Each year, our staff and children work to transform the Ranch into a fall wonderland that is fun for the whole family! Admission is only $10 and includes one pumpkin per visitor and free access to all of these fun activities:  Hay Ride Petting Zoo Enchanted Forest Barrel Train Ride Duck Race Bouncy Houses Inflatable Maze Hamster Wheel Race Corn Pit Inflatable Obstacle Course NEW: Scarecrow Competition! Create … Continue reading →

The 2024-2025 school year will begin next week, and one thing is for sure–we have lots of excited boys and girls! For some of our Ranchers, the first day of school represents a fresh start. And for many of our newer Ranchers, this will be the very first opportunity they have to thrive in school. This is all thanks to support from friends like you. You can help send our Ranchers back to school August 14th is the first day of school for our Ranchers, and we need your help. Our houses are full this summer as we prepare for … Continue reading →

After 40 plus years of service, longtime houseparents Cheyenne & Rick Ingram are retiring from the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. Cheyenne & Rick (AKA Mom & Pop Ingram) have devoted their lives to raising children at the Ranch and have raised upwards of a thousand children in their home, along with their two biological children. Rick has also served as ASYR’s campus manager for the last decade. Mom & Pop Ingram have described being a houseparent as more of a ministry and a lifestyle than a job. They have countless stories of the children whose lives have been changed by … Continue reading →