Mark your calendars, because renowned author of The Glass Castle, Jeanette Walls, has just been confirmed as the guest of hounour at Ranch Ehrlo’s 50th anniversary celebration in September. The event has been scheduled for Sept. 29th at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina. As is chronicled in The Glass Castle, Walls had an incredibly rocky childhood, with an alcoholic father and a…
You just never know who you might connect with on social media! As we’ve previously mentioned, we’re very active on Facebook and Twitter and we try to engage our followers as often as possible. Last month, we were lucky enough to hear from former international volunteer Heike Liebertz. Heike volunteered at Jewison House for six months in 1997 and Rorison House in 1998. “A professor at…
The youth at Kruzeniski House are learning important lessons about working to earn rewards. Most recently, they were out and about in Regina, knocking on doors, volunteering to clean up yards for a small fee. “We (did) front yards for $10 and front and back for $20,” explained Stephanie Logan, Kruzeniski House unit manager. Stephanie explained that it’s important for Ranch youth to…
If there’s one thing the staff and youth at Matheson House have in common it’s that they’re all thankful for one another. On Oct. 7th, staff and residents of Matheson House in Prince Albert sat down to a full Thanksgiving meal prepared by house mom Ingrid Sinoksi. With guests, the attendance was near 30. “We had the opportunity to have a few of our kids bring their friends on that…
We have three campuses in Saskatchewan. Each campus is unique and has a feeling all its own. Some have horse arenas, some have administrative buildings, some are surrounded by trees and others are on the wide open prairie. All our campuses work to help youth address their specific treatment needs in a comfortable and safe environment. The picture below is a snap shot of what each campus has…
We want to be part of the conversation and we want to hear what you have to say. Ranch Ehrlo has numerous social media sites including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Google +, LinkedIn, and Twitter. We strive to let people know what we are doing in the format that is most convenient for you. Here is a sampling of what we and others are saying on Twitter @RanchEhrlo.
Staff, stakeholders, and special guests gathered together on Sept. 24, 2015, to review and celebrate a year of excellence at Ranch Ehrlo Society. President/CEO Andrea Brittin, along with board chair Cyril Kesten, reflected upon the success of Ranch Ehrlo’s programs, services, and operations over 2014-2015. “This past year was one of new directions and exciting ventures,” Andrea said…
Success is defined by standards of our own; whether we’ve accomplished a goal, overcome a fear, made peace with past trauma, or learned a new skill. At Ranch Ehrlo Society, success is determined by individual definition and measured by personal achievement. The efficiency and effectiveness of Ranch Ehrlo programs and services is evaluated each year with the parent and resident satisfaction…
I don’t have the stats, but I’m willing to bet that a whole lot of people, when asked what their “dream job” is, will respond with something wishy-washy like, “doing what I love while making a difference.” Wishy-washy or not, I think we all strive to do work that doesn’t feel like work and to leave our mark on the world we live in. At least I do. So for me to say that I’m…
The 50th anniversary for Ranch Ehrlo Society is soon approaching and preparations are underway to celebrate staff, clients, programs, and achievements. Ranch Ehrlo has been making a difference and fostering positive change since 1966. We have helped children, healed families, and strengthened communities across the country. Ranch Ehrlo Society began with founder Geoff Pawson’s evolutionary…
Ranch Ehrlo Society is moving its executive team in efforts to improve operational effectiveness and enhance the integration of strategic and program planning. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, along with the team of vice-presidents and executive service administrator, will relocate their offices to 1951 Francis Street in Regina in October 2015. “The executive team…
One of the most anticipated times of the year for kids in Regina is when the snow flies and the ice rinks open. Ehrlo Sport Venture gears up to present the Outdoor Hockey League (OHL) each winter to provide inner-city youth with the opportunity to play free, organized hockey. There are no registration fees and no hefty equipments costs. Everything is provided free of charge to ensure that…
The fourth annual Prince Albert Youth Activity Fair (YAF) was a resounding success with great support, phenomenal sponsorship, and a ton of registrations. A variety of community clubs and organizations set up shop at the Gateway Mall on Saturday, Aug. 29th in support of the 2015 YAF. A steady flow of families made their way through the fair, learning about local options for activity, trying…
A young woman has found herself soaring to new heights after receiving care and support from Ranch Ehrlo Society. Nineteen-year-old Jane* recently discharged from Ranch Ehrlo, and is pursuing her dreams of becoming a pilot. Jane spent her last day in Regina bidding an emotional farewell to the house that became her home, and to the staff who became her family. “Saying goodbye today was…
Trudy Bosch Say the words ‘Ranch Ehrlo’ and you probably think of at-risk teens and residential group homes. But we are more than that. Much more. We are a family focused agency and our goal is to keep families together whenever possible. We have three, family focused programs that prevent the placement of children out of their home, assist families to reunite after having a child in…
