For 17 years now, Barren Heights has been changing the lives of families who have kids with disabilities through retreats and inclusive events in the community. While each year has been better than the last, we’re ready to make bigger changes! From a new Host facility to an entirely new playground, we’re ready to grow […]
Abbi Rose
Abbi graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Social Work. Growing up as the daughter of the ministry founders, Joe & Toni Rose, Abbi has had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at over 100 retreats. When she was required to have an internship for college, she sought us out (commuting back and forth from Louisville to Bowling Green to make it work). When the Executive Director position became available, Abbi felt called to apply and was hired by the Board of Directors in September of 2018. She is passionate about people and has a strong desire to make sure nobody ever feels isolated and alone. Just like Barren Heights, Abbi strongly believes in making sure people feel loved, accepted, welcomed, and safe.
Outside of Barren Heights, Abbi enjoys playing any competitive sport, reading a good novel, spending time with family (especially her baby nephew), and traveling.
Fun Facts
If you could instantly become an expert in something, what would it be?
Waking up in the morning
If you could meet any person from history, who would you choose?
Jane Addams, founder of the Hull House
If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?
Italy, hands down!
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would you have?
A skunk, without its stinker
Abbi Rose
Gallup Strengths:
1. Context
2. Restorative
3. Developer
4. Empathy
5. Achiever
2021 Spring News
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COVID-19 Community Resources
Community Resources As a small organization one of the best ways we can respond is to lift you up by prayer. Each week our staff gathers to pray for our community, and we want to know how we can specifically lift up you, your loved ones, and your friends during this time. You are not […]
COVID-19 Update
A Letter from Executive Director Abbi Rose: Dear Barren Heights Community, Just like you, we as an organization are learning how to live in a new normal. We are drawing strength, peace, and hope from the fact that instability, cancellations, and fears are not powerful enough to mess up God’s plans. We are aiming to […]
2019 Annual Report
2019 was a big year at Barren Heights, and it was only possible because of you and your commitment to our mission to love and encourage families who have kids with disabilities. As an organization, we are committed to truth and transparency and that’s why we are excited to share with you our 2019 Annual Report: 2019 Annual […]
