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Parks Youth Ranch

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving at risk and homeless youth by providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment

Please Give

Please consider donating to Parks Youth Ranch. Every dollar counts and goes to the betterment of the children.

Report Abuse

If you have a reason to suspect abuse, please dial the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.

Runaway Hotline

If you have nowhere to go and nobody to turn to, please call us toll free at 1-800-RUNAWAY.

Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Get Hooked at Go Fish 2015!

Please join us for a "fishy fun" family event!

Sunday, March 29th

11am - 3pm

At Parks Youth Ranch

11614 FM 361, Richmond, TX 77469

Kids Fishing Derby with trophies, HUGE Carnival with prizes, Lunch and LOTS more!

All Inclusive ticket - $10 for children and adults

includes event entrance, carnival and lunch

Event Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities on SALE NOW. Click here for sponsorship opportunities! Click here to purchase tickets!

Email Shannon Bloesch at smbloesch@parksyouthranch.org for more information

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Latest News

Feb.05

Another Night Out - February 20, 2015

Calling all local area High School Juniors and Seniors!

"Experience Homelessness" for one night!

Friday, February 20th in Sugar Land Town Square

6pm - 6am

Learn about the challenges that your at-risk homeless...

Jul.24

LIFE & LOVE "Words of Wisdom" by 16 yr old resident

It's truly inspirational to hear some wisdom coming from our homeless youth residents!

We must remember that they are all just CHILDREN!

CHILDREN who deserve all that most take for granted!

Mar.26

Shanna Wozny - The Birthday Bee - Making birthdays SPECIAL at PYR!

Shanna Wozny from The Birthday Bee is the Parks Youth Ranch Birthday Fairy Godmother! Shanna is ensuring that our homeless kiddos feel extra special on their birthdays by coordinating amazing birthday parties - food, birthday cake, gifts...

Support the Parks Youth Ranch Mission

➵ Each charm bracelet only $10

➵ PYR Set of 5 – only $40

➵ Only $5 Shipping and Handling

Click here to purchase Charm Bracelets!

Our Current Needs:

PIllows
Twin Sheets
School Supplies
Laundry Detergent
Socks
Underwear

MENTORS NEEDED!

PYR WANTS YOU! PYR NEEDS YOU!

Become a PYR MENTOR today!

Mentor Program Objective: 1 adult mentor for every resident!

Make a difference 1 on 1 in the life of a homeless youth!

Adult Mentors are critical to the success of our homeless youth!

Please contact Tracy Schindler at tschindler@parksyouthranch.org for more information!

Home for Today & Hope for Tomorrow!

Please take a few moments and watch our new public service announcement! Please consider supporting our mission of providing Home for Today, Hope for Tomorrow!

Tracy Schindler's Dream

Want to know more about Tracy Schindler's Dream? You need to begin with Tracy Schindler's story!

I was 14… I had Attention Deficit Disorder and a dysfunctional family that didn't have resources to figure out how to get along… lots of yelling/verbal abuse…some physical abuse. I rebelled and then ran away as I knew I should be treated better. Therapists later told me that I rebelled because if positive attention isn’t paid by parents, children will move on to negative attention as a substitute. Who knew?!