"We found about about Barren Heights from someone in a Dayton, OH special needs support group on Facebook. We did not know what to expect, and hoped that we could manage our son's difficult behaviors to the extent necessary to be able to have an enjoyable time. Our first impression was amazing …
"We didn’t know much about Barren Heights before coming here except some other people in our area of TN had come and blessed by it. I probably had lower expectations based on other experiences with “special needs” ministries that have crossed our paths in the 6.5 years we’ve been a family which …
"Our family just returned from one of the most life changing weekends at Barren Heights. The boys have looked froward to this Barren Heights trip for months. The love and acceptance our family received this weekend cannot be put into words. Seven families that started off as strangers left this …
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 […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
