Kirsten believes that the most beautiful thing you can ever be is yourself. When she began working at Down Home Ranch in April 2018 as a Direct Support Professional, her favorite activity was teaching a cosmetology class to the Ranchers. Not only did she teach them how to style their hair, apply makeup and paint…
People say that you don’t meet someone by accident, that every single person who walks into your life serves a purpose. No matter if they are with you for a moment, a year, or a lifetime, every person you encounter frames how you see the world. When Clarissa Chapa met David, his life as he…
Jay and Kyle have lived together in Isaiah House at Down Home Ranch since 2011. Kyle has an uncle named Jay, so the guys instantly bonded over the shared name. Living together can often come with disagreements, but Jay and Kyle feel like they are better friends because they are housemates. Together, they like to play video games, practice Bocce, compete in Frisbee Golf and watch movies. Jay…
Having a best friend means you have someone to laugh with, confide in, and tell you jokes when you are sad. A best friend listens, trusts, and believes in you. A best friend is exactly what Natalie and Alex found when they met each other. Natalie had been a Rancher for eight years before Alex…