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 […]
Community Center
About the Community Center
A community can be defined as a group of individuals who are connected together by one or more attributes. It is a population united by a familiar thread to advocate and support one another. The Barren Heights Community Center is just that! This is a place where you belong; a place where your family is loved, accepted, welcome, and safe.
Our Community Center is all about building more compassionate communities in the Louisville area. It is a place for our entire community to connect – that includes guests, volunteers, and donors! It is for families who have attended a retreat weekend and want to continue building relationships, families who are hesitant or unable to attend a retreat weekend, and families who are looking for opportunities to serve others!
Programming
While our retreats provide a time of rejuvenation and reset, they are just the beginning. Our Community Center is where we see our vision of creating more compassionate communities for families who have children with disabilities truly come to life. We focus on forming deep, lasting relationships with faith, fun, food, and fellowship! We have seen marriages healed, hope restored, and families changed after getting connected.
We host a wide variety of men’s, women’s, couples, and family events that include activities such as nutrition counseling, mom’s night out, sensory-friendly Christmas and Easter parties, ice cream socials, movie nights, church services, group outings throughout the city, and more! The center also doubles as our administrative offices. We are open Mondays through Thursdays from 9am to 3pm and welcome any visitors who want to stop by to say hi and learn more.
Thank You to Our 2021 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 […]
2022 BH2 Retreats for Returning Guests NOW OPEN!
Calling All RETURNING Guest Families! Returning guests can now sign up to attend a BH2 retreat at barrenheights.org/application! BH2 retreats are specifically designated for returning guests. Because of the popularity of these retreats, BH2 spots are assigned through a random lottery draw. The drawn families will be announced via email on Tuesday, April 12th at […]
2022 Upcoming Events
Another year, another chance to participate in community with Barren Heights! We have so many fun events planned for families of children with special needs, so get out your calendar and save the date*. Watch our Events page for additional information as each event approaches. *Dates and events are subject to change. Men’s Retreat: January […]
To New Heights Campaign
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 […]
