Making Strides Youth Ranch, Inc.

05/14/2026

👀👀👀
Looky, Looky,
she has hatched a Chicky!!

05/09/2026

✝️FAITH FOCUS
FREEDOM!
St. John 8:36
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

During devotion time, we discussed the fact that when Christ sets someone free from any sin, they are free and don't have to question that freedom or the work He has done.

👨‍🌾 CHORES
NEW HOME!
Ranchers helped prepare food and then feed and water the ducks, chickens, and horses. Our new chicks, and recently donated bantams, were moved to a larger coop, so they’re settling in their new home!

🐴🤠HORSES
MOVING ON!
We continued practicing controlled riding (maneuvering over poles, and through/around cone obstacles to work on listening, obedience, and focus for horses and Rancher) and moved on to trotting. Mounting backwards can ignite a little nervous energy, but the thrill of riding while facing the horse’s rear rather than head, is definitely worth feeling nervous. Each Rancher moves at his/her own pace in learning to groom, lead, and ride.

🧶ACTIVITIES
CHOICES!
This week’s sessions included several Ranchers choosing to work on crafts. Painting was the popular choice! Still others chose to play mounted games, such as around the world and ring toss.
Mentoring sessions end with putting supplies away and enjoying a snack.

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05/06/2026

Summer meal program through Bryan County Family Connection.

☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS ☀️

Bryan County Family Connection is excited to announce a NEW bulk distribution model for our North Bryan Summer Food Meal Program beginning May 26!

To better support families and reduce transportation barriers, meals will now be distributed once per week instead of daily at select locations. Families will receive a weekly meal package for each eligible child, making it easier and more convenient to access nutritious meals throughout the summer.

Each child, 18 and under, will receive:
🥞 5 Breakfasts
🥪 5 Lunches
📋 Weekly Menu & Heating Instructions

Two Locations For Parent/Guardian Pickup:

📍 Pembroke Distribution
Tuesdays | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Harn Community Center
91 Lanier Street, Pembroke
May 26-July 31

📍 Ellabell Distribution
Thursdays | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Hendrix Park Recreation Facility
3960 Wilma Edwards Road, Ellabell
May 26-July 31

📱 Scan the QR code below or use the link provided to pre-register! Registration is not required to receive meals, but pre-registration is encouraged to help us plan for food quantities and better serve families throughout the summer.

To register for bulk meal distribution, please complete the form found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_UusTiHd9LIk2NC-uLsXiwZ00zjZ0XjgPJy_c3bDzYekXYg/viewform?usp=header

🍎 Please Note: Due to USDA regulations and policy, BCFC will continue serving individual daily meals at The Villas (Plantation Apartments) in Richmond Hill throughout the summer.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, s*x (including gender identity and s*xual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

04/26/2026