St. Jude's Ranch for Children

St. Judes Ranch Featured on 88.9 KNPR News

Don't miss this great interview with Christine Spadafor, our CEO, on KNPR 88.9 Radio talking about the Ranch, our programs and our terrific volunteers. 

http://www.knpr.org/audio2009/SON-mp3/091127_volunteerism.mp3

Tomorrow's Night of Lights Featured on Channel 13 Action News KTNV Las Vegas

Our CEO Christine Spadafor was featured on KTNV Channel 13 Action News in Las Vegas yesterday discussing tomorrow night's Night of Lights in Boulder City, NV.  It's our biggest event of the year and this year Santa is arriving via a 'special' Secret Service motorcade (yes!  the real Secret Service!). 

Don't miss Night of Lights or the video -- you can view it by clicking here.

Listen to SJRC CEO Christine Spadafor on Champions of Justice Radio Show

If you saw our earlier post regarding our CEO Christine Spadafor and her interview on the weekly radio program "Champions of Justice" than you know she recently spent one full hour talking just about our kids, our programs and our plans going forward - it was a terrific interview!

If you missed it when it was aired, we now have it on our website in our newsroom.  Scroll down to the "Audio" portion (or click on the "Audio" button at the top of the page) and click on the corresponding link to hear this terrific show.

The weekly radio program is hosted by Attorney Tom Girardi, a nationally known trial attorney.  His colleague Amy Solomon joined us for the discussion.  The program has a broad audience, including many attorneys and has featured legal experts such as justices of the California Supreme Court, Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomyor, and now St. Jude’s Ranch!  Happy listening!

Some Las Vegas Businesses Working to Help Prepare Foster Kids for Adulthood

Here is a link to a recent article where some of our kids were referenced.  The article was published in the Las Veags Sun and speaks to the incredible work some Las Vegas businesses are doing to help prepare foster children for adulthood.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct/16/businesses-improve-foster-kids-chances-succeed-lif/

Listen to SJRC CEO Christine Spadafor talk about our kids, programs and services on KABC 790, KRLA 870, KCBQ 1170 and KTIE 590 Radio Stations in California

As you may know, we are always on the quest to increase awareness about the Ranch and our amazing children.  Most recently, our CEO Christine Spadafor was interviewed on radio stations KABC 790/KRLA 870 in Los Angeles .  A full hour talking just about our kids, our programs and our plans going forward. We are so excited!

The weekly radio program is “Champions of Justice” hosted by Attorney Tom Girardi, a nationally known trial attorney.  His colleague Amy Solomon joined us for the discussion.  The program has a broad audience, including many attorneys and has featured legal experts such as justices of the California Supreme Court, Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomyor, and now St. Jude’s Ranch!  We will have the show post on our website in the near future. In the meantime, you can stream it live on your computer when it is broadcast again at the following times below.  Happy listening!

KABC 790 – Saturday, November 7 at 9am (PACIFIC)
KRLA 870 - Saturday, November 7 at 5pm (PACIFIC) & Sunday, November 8 at 8pm (PACIFIC)

It will also be broadcast in San Diego and San Bernadino:

KCBQ 1170 – Saturday, November 7 at 5pm (PACIFIC)
KTIE 590 – Saturday, November 7 at 5pm (PACIFIC) & Sunday, November 8 at 8pm (PACIFIC)

Landmark Dome Replaced at St. Jude's Ranch

See today's Las Vegas Sun for a great article regarding the dome atop our Chapel that has been replaced and the great photographs that document the process.  There are about 16 total photos and they are really great - don't miss it and thanks to all who have worked so hard to make this a reality!

SJRC Chief Executive Officer Christine Spadafor Appointed to Boyd Gaming Board of Directors

Congratulations to our Chief Executive Officer Christine Spadafor who was recently elected to the Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming. Read more about this exciting news by clicking the links below.

Boyd Gaming Appoints Christine J. Spadafor to Board of Directors (CNNMoney.com)

Boyd Gaming Appoints Christine J. Spadafor to Board of Directors (PR Newswire)

Boyd Gaming elects St. Jude’s CEO to company board (Las Vegas Sun)

List of New Women Board of Directors This Week (News On Women)

 

Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program Launches in Nevada

We are so excited to announce our newest program in Nevada - the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program. Launched on Saturday, May 2, 2009, the program provides “at-risk” mothers ages 10 to 17 years old the opportunity to receive training in parenting, job and life skills as well as social, academic and independent living skill development. Individualized and group therapy are also offered and all are delivered while focusing on the mother's health care needs throughout her pregnancy.

We are grateful for the generous outpouring of community and donor support that made the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Program a reality. Such kindness makes it possible for us to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing home for the girls and their babies, while breaking the vicious cycle of abuse.

Read more about Saturday's event here:

• "St. Jude's Ranch for Children a Safe Haven for Teen Mothers" (Las Vegas Sun)
• Photo Album of Event (Las Vegas Sun)
• "Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program: Help is Waiting at St. Jude's Ranch" (Las Vegas Review Journal)
• www.parenting-issues.net

Recycled Card Program Featured on WGN Radio - Steve and Johnnie Life After Dark

St. Jude's Ranch for Children's Recycled Card Program was featured this week on the Steve and Johnnie Life After Dark show on WGN Radio!  Listen to Jennifer Becker, community relations coordinator for Nevada talk with Steve and Johnnie about St. Jude's Ranch for Children and this fantastic program that has been around for years.  Recycle your cards, help the children and the programs and services of St. Jude's Ranch and go green - all at the same time!  A huge, heartfelt and sincere thank-you to both Steve and Johnnie and their listeners who helped spread the word about this program - THANK YOU so much for all your support - we really appreciate it!

Listen to Steve and Johnnie's podcast here http://feeds.feedburner.com/wgnradio/stevejohnnieuncut  (Scroll down on the page and look for "Steve and Johnnie Uncut 1-13-09 - 1" and "Steve and Johnnie Uncut 1-13-09 - 2" to listen to both parts).

Card fronts (with no writing on the back) can be mailed to:

St. Jude's Ranch for Children
Card Recycling Program
100 St. Jude's Street
Boulder City, NV 89005

Once received, your card fronts will be attached to new backs creating a new and 'green' card. Visit our website for more details on the program and St. Jude's Ranch for Children.

St. Jude's Ranch for Children Featured in San Antonio Business Journal

Great news to share today!  The San Antonio Business Journal featured a great story about St. Jude's Ranch for Children, our recent Impact San Antonio award for $100,000 and the relocation of our Transitional Living Program to the Alamo city.  Currently in Bulverde, the program is expanding and moving to San Antonio where it will have better educational opportunities including access to public transportation.  Read more about this exciting news here.