In 1977, HCYR founder Gary Priour was working to establish the Youth Ranch. Wanting to assist, Marj Nicholson, community leader, suggested the formation of an Auxiliary. Membership reached 154 within a year. Throughout the decades, the HCYR Auxiliary has remained one of the Hill Country’s most successful and long-lasting fundraising organizations.

The Hill Country Youth Ranch Auxiliary is our most impactful supporter, providing care and resources to our youth. No one person does everything - there are opportunities and options for each unique person:

• By attending monthly meetings, our members stay informed so that they can be ambassadors for the Ranches in our community.

• Managing our volunteer-run thrift stores which supply funds for a large part of HCYR’s annual budget.

• Organizing the Healing Hearts Celebration, a style show and luncheon fundraiser that has been running for the past 48 years.

• Awarding college scholarships to our residents, alumni, and community children who attend our charter schools.

• Making sure every child receives a personalized birthday cake and card to celebrate their life

• Many other opportunities such as mentoring, tutoring, reading, sharing skills, sponsoring our children’s Christmas wishlist, and more.

If you want to join our mission to provide a safe, loving, life-enhancing Christian environment for children and young adults, this is a great opportunity to get involved and meet like-minded men and women in the beautiful Texas Hill Country!