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.
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 special needs 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
Indian Springs Baptist Church
Bryant, Arkansas
Contact: hondanlr@sbcglobal.net
New Heights Church
Bentonville, Arkansas
Decatur Assembly of God
Decatur, Arkansas
Contact: funkhouser04@gmail.com
99 Balloons National Organization
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Contact: rebecca@99balloons.org
Christ Community Church
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Contact: rebecca@99balloons.org
Grace Church NWA
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Contact: bkleonard8@gmail.com
First United Methodist
Harrison, Arkansas
Contact: chris.derrigfumc@gmail.com
South City Church
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: Ashley@thesparks.org
Second Presbyterian Church
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: leslier.mcc@gmail.com
Fellowship Bible Church NWA
Rogers, Arkansas
Contact: recess.fellowship@gmail.com
University Covenant Church
Davis, California
Contact: browynleighmurphy@gmail.com
Ekko Church
Fullerton, California
Contact: caroline@ekkochurch.com
Dillon Community Church
Dillon, Colorado
Contact: heidirclark@gmail.com
Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church
Englewood, Colorado
Contact: cread@cherrycreekpres.org
Community Fellowship Church
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Contact: sara.barkdoll@gmail.com
First Presbyterian Church
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Contact: jess.concienne@gmail.com
Freedom Church
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: hunterbr340@gmail.com
South Shore Baptist
Hingham, Massachusetts
Contact: louisepfun@comcast.net
Crossway Church
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Contact: angela@visitcrossway.org
First Baptist Church Bolivar
Bolivar, Missouri
Contact: hollyshuler@yahoo.com
Our Lady Catholic Church
Festus, Missouri
Contact: rmroth70@charter.net
The Venues
Springfield, Missouri
Contact: sophiamcdonald@thevenues.org
Warsaw Bible Church
Warsaw, Missouri
Contact: mccrayconnie@outlook.com
First Christian Church
North Canton, Ohio
Contact: tbussey@firstchristian.com
Countryside Baptist Church
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Contact: recess@countryside.church
BattleCreek Church
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Contact: tbenditz@thechurch.at
Salem Alliance Church
Salem, Oregon
Contact: 2johnstons@comcast.net
Brentwood Baptist
Brentwood, Tennessee
Contact: eaxford@brentwoodbaptist.com
Concord Community Church
Brentwood, Tennessee
Contact: Cheryl.Corle@gmail.com
Independent Presbyterian Church
Memphis, Tennessee
Contact: carolstokes61@gmail.com
Heights Baptist Church
Alvin, Texas
Contact: pastorlee@heightschurch.org
A&M Church of Christ
College Station, Texas
Contact: thadams7@gmail.com
Watermark Community Church
Dallas, Texas
Contact: recess@watermark.org
Redeemer Church
Lubbock, Texas
Contact: cori@redeemerlubbock.org
Bayou City Fellowship - Spring Branch
Houston, Texas
Contact: megan@bayoucityfellowship.com
Graceview Baptist Church
Tomball, Texas
Contact: hpaddy@graceview.org
First Baptist Church of Hurricane
Hurricane, West Virginia
Contact: danielle@fbcoh.com
Fox River Christian Church
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Contact: tabethard@foxriverchristian.org
St Jude's Anglican Church
Carlton, VIC
Contact: natalie.filipa.tan@gmail.com
St. Christopher’s Anglican Church
Burlington Ontario, Canada
Contact: recessburlington@gmail.com
Kingsway Baptist Church
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Contact: recess@kingswaybaptist.ca
Oakville rEcess
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Contact: andrea.humeniuk@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
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!
