OUR PROGRAMS
BOYSVILLE HAPPENINGS
“Boysville gave me a family. The orphan is now a son.”
“I lived at Ridgeway with the blessing of Frank & Rosa Buggs has houseparents. I can say Boysville changed my life. I’m now a college graduate, a father, and a small business owner. Wouldn’t change it for anything.”
“Well I lived there all through my elementary school years in the 80’s it was amazing place was surely glad I was able have safe place and people to care about me Kris and Karla was one best house parents that i had pleasure of knowing. I lived there when first time girls started to live they had the one big house.”
“Growing up and being taken from my family was the hardest thing for me. But when i went to Boysville it changed my life forever along with my brother and sister they thought me so much kept me busy and having the houseparents there when you didn’t have your own parents. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be the person that i am today and i thank them for everything they have done for me.”
WHERE HEALING BEGINS
Boysville Children’s Home and Shelter, the Home with a Heart, was founded in 1943 as a result of Rev. Don Holiman’s observation of orphaned, homeless and abandoned boys sleeping in San Antonio’s Travis Park. Today, we provide a continuum of trauma-informed services and care for children and caregivers affected by abuse, neglect, and family crisis. Through holistic wrap-around services, we provide each child the opportunity to heal from past trauma while focusing on their future.
A HOME FOR SUCCESS
Boysville 2025 Annual Report
This past year at Boysville has been a powerful reminder of what is possible when a community comes together with compassion, determination, and a shared belief that every child deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to thrive. As we reflect on this past year, we also look toward the future of Boysville and the many youth we serve each year.
Boysville Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter
Graduation is a powerful symbol of perseverance and promise, and for these young people, it’s a transformative step toward a brighter future. You’ll read more about their individual journeys—each made possible because of donors like you.
Boysville Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter
As the days grow shorter and we move into the heart of fall, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible summer and back to school season we’ve had here at Boysville. It has been a season full of growth, learning, and memorable experiences for the children who call Boysville home.
Boysville 2024 Annual Report
We are pleased to present the annual report for Boysville, a place we proudly call “A Texas Home for Girls and Boys.” As we reflect on the past year, which also marked our 80th year of service, we are filled with gratitude for the steadfast support of our community and the dedication of our staff and volunteers.
Boysville Spring/Summer 2024 Newsletter
As we usher in the warmth and vibrancy of spring and summer, I am filled with pride and gratitude reflecting on the remarkable achievements and cherished moments we have experienced together. This season has brought us countless memories, but none more inspiring than the journeys of three extraordinary young individuals who have recently graduated from high school.
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