V.O. and Viola Sipe founded Sipe’s Orchard Home in 1943 to provide care for neglected, abused, or homeless boys. A board of community leaders guided the formation of this new enterprise. Many of those founding board members’ families continue to be leaders in business and charitable enterprises.

Since welcoming its first residents in 1945, Sipe’s has grown and evolved to reflect the changing needs of children and families. Today, children do not come to Sipe’s to live out their childhood. They come here because they can benefit from the support and resources Sipe’s provides, helping them become happier, better adjusted, and ready to thrive in their homes, schools, and communities.