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The Saenz Family
Meet the Saenz Family
The Saenz family drove all the way from Miami, Florida just to attend a weekend at Barren Heights. How did they hear about us all the way down in Florida? They heard from a family who lives in North Carolina! We have now served guests from 17 different states across our region and beyond.
The coolest part of this story is that there was a slight language barrier, but it didn’t change the impact of the weekend at all. Freddie, the father and a pastry chef, brought desserts for the entire retreat and the volunteers went above and beyond to connect through their actions. Love, kindness, and service are a universal language that anyone can understand.
Actions really do speak louder than words!
June Fundraising Campaign
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 […]
2020 Spring News
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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 […]
