During this global pandemic, we have all lived through an unprecedented time of uncertainty and social isolation. Many special needs families live in this isolation day in and day out, regardless of the virus. We are just getting a glimpse into those realities. The need is greater than ever. Families living with disabilities still need community […]
Isabella
Meet Isabella
Isabella has been volunteering with her family since before she was old enough to walk! She says, “Thank you for Barren Heights, It makes me happy to love the kids who come there! It has taught me how to be nice to kids who are different than me.”
Just like many of our volunteer kids, she has grown up with a heightened awareness for those with disabilities and the skills to know both how to interact and to form special friendships. Barren Heights is just as rewarding and life changing for many of our volunteers as it is for guests!
Isabella doesn’t see a difference, she sees a friend.
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Families Serving Families Initiative
Many of our Barren Heights families have been hit particularly hard by all of the sudden changes due to COVID-19. Additionally, we know many special needs families are among the most vulnerable to the spread of the virus. We want to continue making sure everyone feels loved, accepted, welcomed, and safe. We are taking requests […]
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 […]
