rEcess is changing the story of disability, loving people, and empowering others to serve families experiencing disability in their communities.

A Night of Respite

rEcess is for parents—we know your life is full of unique joys and challenges. rEcess is a break for you is an opportunity for you to rest and reconnect with a significant other, have some “me” time, or finish grocery shopping in under 3 hours. It is yours to use however you like with the knowledge that your children are being well cared for and are safe.

rEcess is for children experiencing disability. We have one core objective. FUN! No therapy, no doctors or paid caregivers. Children experiencing disability are paired one on one with an adult friend whose sole objective is to make rEcess the best night of their week.

rEcess is for siblings. Siblings are often forgotten on the spectrum of family care–not at rEcess. rEcess is also a break for our siblings to have lots of fun and connect with other siblings who understand what it is like to have a brother or sister experiencing disability. We have dedicated sibling volunteers and programming just for rEcess sibs.

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What is rEcess?

rEcess is a holistic model of ministry that serves the entire family experiencing disability through a monthly respite night.

Volunteer for rEcess

Our rEcess sites will provide you with training, opportunities to shadow and support along the way. If you have never had the opportunity to grow friendships with kids with disabilities, rEcess is a great way to start.

1-2-1 track: Volunteers in our 1-2-1 track are paired with a child with disabilities for the event. Your leadership team with equip you with various games, activities, and schedules to help you make the most of your time together with your buddy.

Sibling Track: Some of our volunteers serve in our sibling track. We put special energy into creating a space for these kids as well. They have unique joys and challenges in their families and we want to invest equal love and energy into these kids as well.

rEcess Sites

Opportunities for Children Experiencing Disability

Opportunities for Siblings

Volunteer Hours

Find a rEcess Near You

AL - First Baptist Church

Montgomery, AL

Contact: segranthum@gmail.com

AR - 99 Balloons National Organization

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Contact:  sarahc@99balloons.org

AR - Christ Community Church

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Contact:  katecully15@gmail.com

AR - Catalyst Church

Bentonville, Arkansas

Contact: jclark@catalystnwa.com

AR - Fellowship Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Contact: befries@fellowshipnwa.org

AR - Fellowship Bible Church NWA Rogers

Rogers, Arkansas

Contact: recess.fellowship@gmail.com

AR - Grace Point Church

Bentonville, AR

Contact: ginny@gracepointchurch.net

AR - New Heights Church

Bentonville, Arkansas

Contact: hannah@nhbentonville.com

AR - Rogers Christian Church

Rogers, AR

Contact: jamie@rogerscc.org

CA - Ekko Church

Fullerton, California

Contact: caroline@ekkochurch.com

CO - Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church

Englewood, Colorado

Contact: cread@cherrycreekpres.org

CO - LIFE Fellowship Frederick

LIFE Fellowship Frederick, CO

Contact: markdkraft@gmail.com

IN - Graceland Church

Floyd County, Indiana

Contact: gregvang3660@gmail.com

KS - Mt Pleasant Community Church

Lyndon, KS

Contact: brittanykramer95@gmail.com

KY - Crossland Community Church

Crossland Community Church, Kentucky

Contact: hla7796@gmail.com

LA - First Presbyterian Church

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Contact: jess.concienne@gmail.com

MO - First Baptist Church Bolivar

Bolivar, Missouri

Contact: hollylshuler@yahoo.com

MO - Our Lady Catholic Church

Festus, Missouri

Contact: rmroth70@charter.net

MO - The Venues

Springfield, Missouri

Contact: barbypohl@thevenues.org

MO - Woodland Hills Family Church

Branson, MO

Contact: brittany@woodhills.org

MS - First Baptist Pontotoc

Pontotoc, MS

Contact: danielle@fbcpontotoc.org or emmiechavers@gmail.com

NC - Forest Hill Church

Charlotte, North Carolina

Contact: Christina.Sloat@foresthill.org

OH - First Christian Church

North Canton, Ohio

Contact: tbussey@firstchristian.com

OK - Christ the Redeemer Church

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Contact: sarah.wendelbo@gmail.com

TN - Concord Community Church

Brentwood, Tennessee

Contact: Cheryl.Corle@gmail.com

TN - Independent Presbyterian Church

Memphis, Tennessee

Contact: carolstokes61@gmail.com

TX - Watermark Community Church

Dallas, Texas

Contact: recess@watermark.org

TX - Redeemer Church

Lubbock, Texas

Contact: heather@redeemerlubbock.org

TX - University United Methodist Church

San Antonio, TX

Contact: hsheese-rubio@universitysatx.org

TX - Watermark Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX

Contact: madisonpnorris@gmail.com

WV - First Baptist Church of Hurricane

Hurricane, West Virginia

Contact: danielle@fbcoh.com

Australia - St Jude's Anglican Church

Carlton, VIC

Contact: abrown@stjudes.org.au

Canada - Kingsway Baptist Church

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Contact: heartstoneministries16@gmail.com

Canada - Oakville rEcess

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Contact: andrea.humeniuk@gmail.com

Canada - Willowdale rEcess

Willowdale, Ontario, Canada

Contact: willowdaleplay@gmail.com

rEcess Serves 

Families

The entire family is served as parents get a night off while their kids have the best night of their week with friends.

Churches

99 Balloons equips your church to serve families experiencing disability and expand the welcome of your church.

Volunteers

rEcess gives volunteers an opportunity to get to know children experiencing disability and gain new perspective and understanding.

Interested In

Starting a rEcess?

We provide training, program curriculum, web-based registration and communication tools, and ongoing ministry consulting as you expand the welcome of your church!