Since 2012, David’s Refuge has been a lifeline for caregivers and their families—offering rest, support, and community to those caring for children with disabilities or life-threatening conditions. The mission is simple but powerful: to provide respite, resources, and a reminder that caregivers are not alone.

This year, we’re honored to serve as the 2025 Chairs of Taste of David’s Refuge, a night that celebrates and sustains that mission. Together, we reflect on the power of showing up for caregivers who often give everything, yet rarely get a break.

Mark your calendar for Friday, June 13 at 5:30 PM—and join us at Heritage Hill, one of the most beautiful venues in Central New York. Taste of David’s Refuge is an evening filled with incredible food, fun, local flavor, and heart. Surrounded by rolling hills and community spirit, you’ll enjoy tastings, auctions, music, and stories that connect us all to the purpose behind this night: supporting caregivers.

Our stories are personal. What began as a simple raffle call turned into a meaningful partnership between David’s Refuge and CNY Mental Health Counseling. With the help of an initial grant from the John Ben Snow Foundation in 2020, our team now provides fully funded mental health counseling to over 200 caregivers each year—offering individual therapy, couples counseling, support groups, and wellness initiatives.

As clinicians and people with lived experience, we understand the unique challenges of caregiving. Our passion lies in helping couples reconnect, especially in the face of statistics showing that their relationships are at higher risk. Tools like our Couples Relationship Satisfaction Scale provide a starting point for healing and growth.

The need has never been greater. Research shows that parents of children with disabilities experience caregiver burnout at nearly twice the rate of other parents. They are significantly more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and physical health problems. Many feel socially isolated, unseen, and unsupported. And it doesn’t just impact individuals—burnout takes a toll on marriages, parenting, and the overall well-being of the entire family.

We’re honored to serve alongside Anny and Derris Henry, this year’s Mission Chairs, whose strength and grace we first witnessed at a couples retreat. Their journey as parents of children with disabilities—and now as hosts and volunteers—beautifully reflects the heart of this community. They’ve seen firsthand how David’s Refuge has supported not just their marriage, but their personal health and family connection.

That’s why Taste of David’s Refuge matters. Events like this help ensure that caregivers get the emotional, relational, and practical support they need to keep going. Join us—whether by attending, donating, bidding, or volunteering. Your support directly provides rest, connection, and professional care for families who need it most.

Tickets & event info: https://one.bidpal.net/todr2025/ticketing

To every caregiver holding everything together please remember that you are not alone, what you do matters and you are loved by God and this community. 

We can’t wait to see you there,