August 2021 –
It has been a decade since Sky Ranch for Boys, a residential treatment facility for at-risk youth, was closed and sold. Proceeds from that sale, as well as donations from the Beverage Alcohol Industry, enabled the Foundation to continue our work by awarding grants to organizations with the same goal, helping these youth through a multitude of rehabilitative services.
Over the past 10 years the Foundation has awarded well over $4 million in grants. One such organization, Tucson, AZ-based Youth on Their Own (Yoto.org), was awarded a grant this year.
Every year, more than 62,000 children throughout Arizona find themselves displaced and unaccompanied through no fault of their own, ranking Arizona as the fifth worst state nationwide for child homelessness. For over 35 years, Yoto has supported this demographic by providing financial assistance, basic human needs, guidance and more, remarkably assisting more than 20,000 such youth toward high school graduation.
From Left to Right are Bethany Neumann, Director of Development & Communications and Elizabeth Slater, Chief Executive Officer, with Yoto
Marissa Washington, Senior Grants Manager for Yoto notes, “Sky Ranch Foundation’s℠ generous $12,500 grant helped 27 youth experiencing homelessness in Tucson, AZ stay in school by providing them with direct financial support!”
Foundation President, Ralph Aguera states, “We commend Yoto and their staff who work tirelessly to ensure that these youth have the opportunity to successfully complete their education. We are proud to have been instrumental in furthering their continued success”.
Organizations wishing to receive a grant can link below to view the Foundation Guidelines: http://skyranchfoundation.org/grants/funding-guidelines/. The deadline for the next grant cycle is Monday January 31, 2022.
For 6 decades the Sky Ranch Foundation’s SKY RANCH FOR BOYS® has been assisting young people rehabilitate their lives for the better. If you would like to join us in assisting in the rehabilitation of young people, please click on the contact page of our website skyranchfoundation.org for details.
The full list of beverage alcohol industry companies who support the Foundation can be accessed via a link on our Support page, SKYRANCHFOUNDATION.org/support, which also offers a link for donations. If you made a donation and do not see your company listed here, please contact doribryant501@gmail.com
Special thanks to Mark Brown’s Industry Newsletter and the following media outlets for their constant support: ABL-USA, BEVX.com and MODERN DISTILLERY AGE
George McCarthy, Chairman
Ralph Aguera, President
About Sky Ranch Foundation℠ and Sky Ranch For Boys®
Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded $4.2 million in grants to organizations providing support for at-risk youth. Formed in 1961 and building on more than 60 years of tradition, Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is a tax-exempt charitable organization committed to identifying and offering grants to efficient and effective programs focused on improving the quality of help available to these youth. If you involved with or know of any organization that would fit our commitment we encourage you to visit our web site www.skyranchfoundation.org and apply for a grant.
Sky Ranch Foundation℠ is governed by a board of directors comprised mainly of active and retired members of the beverage alcohol industry. The Foundation’s funds have come largely from individuals and companies associated with the beer, wine and spirits industries and reflects the industry’s great concern and commitment for at-risk youth. www.skyranchfoundation.org