Helping the Children of Alabama, since 1966

How to Help

Many Ways You Can Support the Children

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Life on the Ranches

How our programs build youth into productive adults

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Help Us

Continue to care for the abused, neglected and abandoned children of Alabama

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Four Star Rating

The Ranches have earned the top rating awarded by Charity Navigator

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Gold Seal of Transparency

The Ranches have earned the 2020 Gold Seal of Transparency awarded by GuideStar

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The Boys and Girls Ranches of Alabama

The Boys and Girls Ranches of Alabama have been caring for children from unfortunate circumstances within the state of Alabama for over 50 years. We know that many of you have helped us along the way, and there are many more of you who want to help us now. Since you're here, take the time to look over our programs, volunteer, and contribution opportunities. Decide today how you can begin making an impact in the lives of young people from our State.

Ranch History

In the fall of 1966 two boys moved into the first Boys Ranch home, beginning a five decade tradition of caring for children from unfortunate circumstances throughout Alabama.
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Ranch Programs

When a child comes to live at one of our Ranches, we commit to that child to do our best to teach them to become well-rounded, productive adults.
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How to Help

If you have an interest in volunteering your time and talent, want to participate in special events, or simply want to make a contribution then we are the place for you!
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Refer a Child

If you know a child who could benefit from our services, please read more about the admissions and referral process.
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Seeing is Believing

We encourage you to visit one of our four locations around the state. Our staff would love to take the opportunity to meet with you and discuss our programs, areas of need, or how you can volunteer. In the event you can't swing by one of our locations, we put together a video to let you know how we care for our children.
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Visit your local Boys and Girls Ranches page

The Boys and Girls Ranches of Alabama have four locations throughout the state. Visit the pages below to learn more about the Ranch nearest you!

Baldwin County

Boys Ranch

Colbert County

Girls Ranch

St. Clair County

Boys Ranch

Tallapoosa County

Girls Ranch

Ways to Help the children of Alabama

Visit this page to learn more ways to help.

Special Events

We have many local and state-wide events to participate or sponsor. Perhaps your business has an event in mind and would like to see the proceeds benefit a local cause. Whatever the case, contact us and see how you can help the Boys and Girls of Alabama.

Honor Someone

Honor and memorial gifts are wonderful tributes to loved ones as well as a great investment in precious young lives. These donations are given in memory of a person or as a remembrance of a special occasion.

Volunteer

There are many ways that you can make a difference in the life of a child in need. If you have an interest in volunteering your time and talents, here are a few of the areas that you could help.

Contact Us

Now that you know a few of the ways you can help, we welcome you to contact us. Share your heart with us, and let us share with you the true impact you can have on those who need a hero in their lives.

Upcoming Events

A Day and Night to Remember XI

Oct22-23 2020

Plan now to play in this fundraiser for the children!

Children's Charity Golf Classic

Nov7 2020

Plan now to play in this golf tournament benefiting the children!

Since 1966, the Boys and Girls Ranches of Alabama have helped raise over 5,000 of Alabama's underprivileged children.

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