ABC of Wisconsin has put the finishing touches on a year long project -- construction of a nearly 11,000 square foot home for the Rawhide Boys Ranch. The Rawhide Boys Ranch is located in New London, WI. Rawhide was co-founded by Bart Starr and John Gillespie as a rehabilitation facility for juvenile delinquent boys.
In an incredible undertaking by a group of volunteers, the home was been built over the last year by the involvement of hundreds of members of ABC of Wisconsin, including general, concrete, electrical, roofing, plumbing, painting, sitework, and all kinds of other contractors. Materials and labor have been graciously donated by members, along with cash to help finish the project.
The facility instills self esteem, pride, work ethic, education, and Christian values in the boys so they can return to our communities with a new outlook on life. The success rate at Rawhide is about 80 percent.
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The facility instills self esteem, pride, work ethic, education, and Christian values in the boys so they can return to our communities with a new outlook on life. The success rate at Rawhide is about 80 percent.
The home is valued at nearly $1 million. It will house 10 boys, two house parents and counselor offices. The project was completed in September 1999.
ABC selected the project as a community service effort that would benefit the entire state. Boys who come to Rawhide are from all different parts of Wisconsin.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring Rawhide co-founders Bart & Cherry Starr and John & Jan Gillespie, was held September 25, 1999.
Bart and Cherry Starr, co-founders of Rawhide, express their thanks to ABC members after the home was completed.
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