The Link: Madison Youth Ranch Turns 10

Bishop Berlin shares a word about Residing Hope, its impact, and why it's so vital to our community. Click to watch.

We are hosting a 10th Anniversary Celebration for our Madison Youth Ranch on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The gates will open at 10:00 a.m. We will have a celebratory program with a catered lunch and very special music and speakers beginning at 11:00 a.m. Ranch tours will be available until 2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! With your enduring, incredible generosity, Madison Youth Ranch, located at 1647 NE Captain Buie Road in beautiful Pinetta, has been providing transformative care for abused, abandoned and neglected children since 2014. 

Youth from Southside Methodist Church in Jacksonville spent three days working at our Madison Youth Ranch. They did some pressure washing, fencing, landscaping, and cleaned out the farmhouse. They also took time to play some games and share devotional time with our youth. We really appreciate them taking the time to support our Madison Youth Ranch! ! We also appreciate all the ladies from the church who came up to bring food and spread love to our children during those days.

Pastor Chris and Ann from Kindred UMC brought by school supplies and a generous check for mattresses for Independent Living! We are incredibly thankful and happy to receive these wonderful donations. Their support means so much to us here at Residing Hope. Thank you for your kindness ano generosity!

Two of our teaching parents were recognized in July by FOX 35 Orlando for their outstanding work at Residing Hope. Mike and Maritza Velez have been making an impact on young lives for more than 22 years and were presented with the FOX35 Care Force award for their service. Thank you Mike and Maritza for the love and dedication you've shown our children at Residing Hope! You can watch the full FOX35 story on Mike and Maritza:

Big shout out to our Publix partners who provided a grant to support our children. The generous gift has been making an impact in many ways to help provide our children with all the day-to-day resources they need. For instance, it helped to provide the therapy necessary for our youth to heal. The grant has also supported education in the arts, with our students having their work displayed in the local museum. Thank you so much for your continued generosity. Thank you Publix!

If you'd like to give to Residing Hope, please choose UM FL Children's Home from the Fund List.