| JUSTIN & LEWISVILLE, Texas – November 26, 2025 – Ranch Hands Rescue and Journey to Dream announce a strategic collaboration to expand housing and support for homeless and exploited minors across North Texas.”Youth homelessness and exploitation are at crisis levels in our communities,” says Nesa Grider, CEO of Journey to Dream. “By working alongside Ranch Hands Rescue and Bob’s House of Hope, we can get these youth off the streets and connect them to safe housing, trauma-informed care, and a real path forward. Our commitment is simple: no child should be without a home or in the hands of those who exploit them.” Journey to Dream, which operates Kyle’s Place, the only transitional living campus for homeless and at-risk teens in Denton County, has long focused on embracing, equipping, and empowering youth to overcome adversity and build purposeful lives. Under this collaboration, each nonprofit will maintain its own brand, identity, and operations, while aligning efforts to serve the same population of homeless, exploited, and at-risk youth. By coordinating services rather than duplicating them, Ranch Hands Rescue and Journey to Dream aim to strengthen the continuum of care for some of the region’s most vulnerable young people. “At Bob’s House of Hope, we see firsthand how many teenagers are trying to survive severe exploitation without safety, stability, or support,” said Bob Williams, Founder and CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue. “Partnering with Journey to Dream will allow us to help more youth who have experienced homelessness and exploitation. Together, we can offer not just a bed, but healing, community, and hope.” A Shared Commitment to Exploited Youth Ranch Hands Rescue, through its counseling center, animal sanctuary, and Bob’s House of Hope—the first safe house for young adult male survivors of sex trafficking—has become a recognized leader in trauma-informed, evidence-based care for survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. The shared values of Ranch Hands Rescue and Journey to Dream will create a unique opportunity to divert youth from justice system involvement and treatment hopping, thereby reducing strain on currently over extended systems and promoting community reintegration for each youth. By joining forces, the two organizations will: · Expand housing options for minors experiencing homelessness and exploitation in North Texas. · Coordinate referrals and placements so youth are connected quickly to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting. · Align trauma-informed, evidence-based practices across programs, including mental health services and life-skills development. · Collaborating on training and advocacy to raise awareness of youth homelessness and trafficking, and to influence policy and community responses. · Pursuing joint funding opportunities while maintaining separate governance, branding, donor relationships, and day-to-day operations. Distinct Identities, Unified Purpose While the collaboration is designed to deepen alignment, both Ranch Hands Rescue and Journey to Dream will continue to operate as independent 501(c)(3) organizations with their own boards, leadership, and program structures. Each will preserve its unique culture, mission emphasis, and branding. “What is powerful about this collaboration is that neither organization is losing its identity,” said Landon Dickeson, COO for Ranch Hands Rescue. “Instead, we are leveraging our strengths to better serve youth who have been failed by the systems meant to protect them. Our shared goal is to make sure fewer kids fall through the cracks.” A Call to Action for the Community Both nonprofits emphasize that this partnership will only reach its full potential with strong community support. “North Texas has always stepped up when our kids needed us,” says Bob Williams and Nesa Grider. “We are asking our neighbors, churches, businesses, and civic leaders to stand with us as we expand housing, services, and hope for homeless and exploited minors. Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every shared conversation helps change the trajectory of a young person’s life.” Community members can support this collaboration by: · Making a financial contribution to either agency for housing, counseling, and basic needs. · Volunteering time or professional expertise. · Sharing information about each agency’s services with schools, churches, and others who encounter at-risk youth. · Advocating for policies that protect minors from exploitation and expand safe housing options. About Ranch Hands Rescue Ranch Hands Rescue is an animal sanctuary, trauma therapy and counseling center, and safe house based in Denton County, Texas. Its mission is to provide a sanctuary for people and animals, founded on hope and healing for the long-term recovery of trauma victims, special-needs animals, and male survivors of sex trafficking. Through their innovative Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling, evidence-based modalities, and residential care at Bob’s House of Hope, Ranch Hands Rescue serves individuals who have often exhausted all other options for help. For more information, visit www.ranchhandsrescue.org. About Journey to Dream Journey to Dream is a faith-driven, inclusive nonprofit based in Denton County, Texas. Its mission is to embrace, equip, and empower homeless, victimized, and at-risk teens to achieve recovery, overcome adversity, and live purposeful lives. Through outreach, education, and supportive housing – including Kyle’s Place, a transitional living campus for homeless and at-risk teens – Journey to Dream provides safe, caring environments where youth can heal, grow, and plan for their futures. For more information, visit www.journeytodream.org. | 