Nov 6Terry exemplifies what it means to be a life-changing mentor.He has built relationships with several of the young men at Bald Ridge Lodge, showing them what it looks like to have a dependable adult who believes in them. Terry spends time playing basketball, building bonfires, grilling out. Terry has attended baseball games and gone roller skating (with video to prove it). He also takes several boys to church each week followed by lunch together. Concerned about their futures after leaving Bald Ridge Lodge, Terry organized a job fair to connect them with employment opportunities and to encourage them to begin thinking about their future. Swipe to learn more about his journey with BRL and how he impacts all the lives at the Lodge.Impact
Bald Ridge Lodge2025in 6 numbers
202583%of Group Home residents had successful outcomes- 2025100%of residents were promoted a grade
202567%of ILP residents found jobs- 202569%of residents improved emotional regulation
2025+14points average improvement on the DERS- 202550%of ILP residents had successful outcomes
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Nov 6Terry exemplifies what it means to be a life-changing mentor.He has built relationships with several of the young men at Bald Ridge Lodge, showing them what it looks like to have a dependable adult who believes in them. Terry spends time playing basketball, building bonfires, grilling out. Terry has attended baseball games and gone roller skating (with video to prove it). He also takes several boys to church each week followed by lunch together. Concerned about their futures after leaving Bald Ridge Lodge, Terry organized a job fair to connect them with employment opportunities and to encourage them to begin thinking about their future. Swipe to learn more about his journey with BRL and how he impacts all the lives at the Lodge.
What an honor to be included in Forsyth County Community Foundation’s inaugural…♥ 15 · Aug 13
Two of our boys are moving forward to new chapters…♥ 14 · Oct 9
We were so thankful to be with United Way yesterday alongside other Forsyth…♥ 11 · Jun 26
This week for our #whybrlwednesday, we want to spotlight Penne who helps to run…♥ 11 · Jun 17
Today we have SO much to be grateful for!♥ 10 · Sep 21
Yesterday we attended the Altrusa Fall Luncheon & Fashion Show!♥ 9 · Oct 16
What an honor to be included in Forsyth County Community Foundation’s inaugural…
♥ 15 · Aug 13
Two of our boys are moving forward to new chapters…
♥ 14 · Oct 9
We were so thankful to be with United Way yesterday alongside other Forsyth…
♥ 11 · Jun 26
This week for our #whybrlwednesday, we want to spotlight Penne who helps to run…
♥ 11 · Jun 17
Today we have SO much to be grateful for!
♥ 10 · Sep 21
Yesterday we attended the Altrusa Fall Luncheon & Fashion Show!
♥ 9 · Oct 16
Group Home ProgramBald Ridge Lodge's Group Home serves young men (age 12 to 21) who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.
Community Based ServicesBald Ridge Lodge's Community Based Services support young men beyond their time in our Group Home, meeting them wherever they are in their journey toward adulthood.
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Terry exemplifies what it means to be a life-changing mentor.
Nov 6
Thank you Nikki for all you do to show up for the boys at BRL.
Nov 4
Thank you so much to Denise Carleton for your generosity in providing backpacks for our boys.
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He arrived at Bald Ridge Lodge angry, resistant, and convinced it was just another place that wouldn’t matter.
Jul 216 likes
He walked into Bald Ridge Lodge at 17, overwhelmed, and overwhelming.
Jul 105 likes
During National Reconciliation Month, we celebrate the families we’ve helped come back together.
Jun 307 likes
This week for our #whybrlwednesday, we want to spotlight Penne who helps to run the “Unique Uber” and serves…
Jun 1711 likes
Have a "Spook-tacular" Time at Halcyon1 min read · Sep 13
Building From the Inside Out: Teaching Our Boys to Breathe1 min read · Aug 12
Volunteer Appreciation!1 min read · May 26
Kitchen Renovation completed!May 12
Graduation Celebration!2 min read · May 5
Home Improvement happening here!1 min read · Feb 23
2026 Room SponsorsFeb 16
Seeing your impact on our young men!2 min read · Feb 11- baldridgelodge.org2025 Outcomes ReportJul 1, 2025PDF
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In 2005 United Way’s Executive Director noted that while Forsyth County had a home for girls, none existed for boys. When Buddy Lang & Charlie Smith accepted the challenge, the vision for Bald Ridge Lodge (BRL) was born. Within months funding for the program and building was raised, and the first resident arrived August 2008. In 2023, BRL celebrated 15 years of serving young men. As we have expanded our services to support young men and their families & support systems, we have been blessed with amazing support from our community.
Our staff, board, and volunteers are looking to the future with plans to expand services to support the young men that we proudly serve and their families & systems of support both during and after their time in residence with us.
When Buddy Lang & Charlie Smith accepted the challenge to bring a boys home to Forsyth County, within months $80K was raised and $800K more was pledged upon award of 501(c)(3) which was received in March 2007. Once the building was completed, the first resident arrived in August 2008. Since that time our services have expanded to include Aftercare (2018) to support former Group Home residents after reunifying with family or aging out of care and an Independent Living Program (2023) to help young men transition out of Foster Care or homelessness.
Cumming, GA
- Based in
- Cumming, GA
- Founded
- 2007
- EIN
- 20-3690682
- Website
- baldridgelodge.org
- @baldridgelodge
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