Barren Heights is a renowned retreat center in Louisville, KY, dedicated to creating compassionate communities for families affected by disability. With over 54 million families impacted by disability in the US, Barren Heights strives to make these families feel loved, accepted, welcomed, and safe. Barren Heights offers free weekend retreats for families with children who have special needs, providing an opportunity to relax, connect, and find support.

They serve 17 states and have impacted over 1,200 families, with the help of 350 volunteer families, creating 10 thousand smiles along the way. In addition to retreats, Barren Heights has a Community Center in Louisville focused on building compassionate communities. They host various events for moms, dads, families, and kids, promoting inclusion, respite, support, and fun.

If you're looking to make a difference, Barren Heights invites you to get involved by volunteering, referring families, or making a donation. Every contribution helps create more compassionate communities, transforming lives one smile, one story, at a time