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There are over 54 million families affected by disability in the United States. We are creating more compassionate communities where these families feel loved, accepted, welcomed, and safe.

Retreats

If you have a child with special needs, we invite your entire family on a FREE weekend retreat.

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17 states served

1200 families impacted

Families Serving Families

We have many opportunities for your family to make a life-changing impact by serving together.

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350 volunteer families engaged

10 thousand smiles created

Make A Difference

Help us create compassionate communities! Behind every number is a smile, a story, a life changed.

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Community Center

Our Community Center is all about building more compassionate communities in the Louisville area. We host many events for moms, dads, families, and kids that are all about building, all about respite, support, inclusion, and fun!

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Upcoming Events

So Thankul for a Date Night

December 8 6:30 pm

Southeast Blankenbaker

Sensory-Friendly Christmas Party

December 10 10:00 am

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Women's Craft Group

December 6 10:00 am

BH Community Center

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Falling for Barren Heights – 2022 Fall Newsletter

We’re saying goodbye to a wonderful summer retreat season, and saying hello to a cozy fall and winter of community events. Get ready to fall for Barren Heights all over again! We’re celebrating a wonderful summer retreat season, a generous season of giving, and getting cozy with some fun fall events! It’s all here in […]

Thank You to Our 2022 Grant Sponsors

Barren Heights is blessed not only by the generosity we receive from our monthly donors, but also through the grant support from charitable organizations and businesses. We cannot thank these organizations enough for believing in the mission and vision of Barren Heights. Their support allows us to continue creating more compassionate communities and making families […]

Give for Good Louisville is Back

Give for Good Louisville—Louisville’s biggest day of generosity—is back! Barren Heights is once again participating, and we are counting down the days to September 15th. We need your help to make our campaign a success! Here are a few easy ways that you can support us: Share and share alike. Online days of giving are […]

Why I Give & Serve

by Kathleen Andres, longtime volunteer & monthly donor Barren Heights is one of the most amazing ministries to support and an incredible family mission trip opportunity! Our family has had the privilege of being involved with Barren Heights since its inception about 18 years ago. We are in a small group Bible study with founders […]

Springtime is Here! – 2022 Spring Newsletter

Trees are blooming, rain has moved in, and the weather is warming. It must be SPRING! In this period of waiting and planning for our summer retreats to return, we most definitely have not been taking a break! We’ve hosted events, sent out craft kits and Easter boxes, performed repairs at the camp, and diligently […]

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