At lot has happened at Barren Heights over the past few months, so let us catch you up with our Winter Newsletter! We've had so many exciting things happening around here this winter! We've announced both a new Executive Director and our new Programming Coordinator. We've also launched our …
Thank You, 2025 Grant Sponsors!
Barren Heights is blessed not only by the generosity we receive from our monthly donors but also through 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 …
Support BH on Winsday at Churchill Downs
Planning to head to the races this Derby season? Consider attending on Winsday (Wednesday, April 29th), and a portion of your ticket price purchased through our special link will be donated to Barren Heights! Keep reading to learn more, and consider supporting Barren Heights this Derby …
2025 Annual Report
At the beginning of each year, we celebrate the previous year's accomplishments and look forward to the year ahead in our Annual Report. In 2025, we hosted 20 weekend retreats, 21 community events, and served 445 families of children with disabilities! Those numbers represent tangible experiences …
Welcome Our New Executive Director, Ace Hubbard!
We are pleased to announce that the new Executive Director of Barren Heights is Ace Hubbard! We are so excited to have Ace in this new role, and we can't wait for the Barren Heights community get to know her. Her heart and joy for the mission is evident and will be an incredible asset as we work …
2026 Specialty Retreats Are Here
Our specialty retreats are the overnight getaway you've been craving after a gray winter indoors. PS They're free to families of children with disabilites! Learn more and complete the applications at the links below to attend. All retreats are hosted at our Barren Heights Retreat Center in …
Become a Barren Heights Booster!
If you’re an active fan, advocate, supporter and promoter of something or someone, you're a booster. Go team! A booster provides support, like a kid’s booster seat, a follow-up dose of medicine, or a booster rocket that launches the Space Shuttle. All of these boosters assist, encourage, or improve …
Booster Match for Our 2025 Green & Gold Gala!
We are excited to announce that Southeast Christian Church will match all of our 2025 Green & Gold Gala new monthly donations and monthly donation increases at an annualized amount up to $10,000! For example, if you pledge a $50 monthly donation, Southeast will donate $600 ($50 x 12 months). …
A Message from Abbi Rose, Executive Director of Barren Heights
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” —Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dear Friends, As I reflect on these words, I feel a mix of emotions as I share that I will be transitioning out of the Executive Director role at Barren Heights. After more than seven …
Updates & Opportunities: 2025 Autumn Newsletter
A coolness is in the air which means that fall is just around the corner. So grab a cup of something warm and cozy up with our 2025 Autumn Newsletter! This season's newsletter is overflowing with photos, opportunities, updates, and so much more! A lot has happened since our spring newsletter, so …
