Family Group Night

A free meeting for whole family experiencing special needs

Family Group Night

“Until you have a kid with special needs you have no idea of the depth of your strength, tenacity and resourcefulness.”

Family Group Night is a free support meeting for whole families experiencing special needs. This group is not diagnosis specific and is open to families living in Henderson and surrounding counties. Meet other parents, enjoy a meal, & leave feeling ready to tackle the days ahead! 

The meeting will begin with a family meal then St. Gerard House staff and volunteers care for children of all needs while parents participate in the night’s presentation.  Please return to this page monthly for up to date information and check out our Facebook page. Family Group Night is an informal, causal setting where everyone is welcome! 

  • Dinner begins at 5:15 PM.
  • Age appropriate activities and child/adult care are provided 5:15 – 7:00 PM
  • Parent presentation runs from 5:45 – 7:00 PM.

Upcoming Events

About The Speaker

Fred Baker is the Lead Pastor at Fellowship Asheville, where he guides the church’s “grow” value through preaching, pastoral care, and visionary leadership. Originally from Texas, Fred and his wife Stacey moved to Asheville in 2008 to plant the church after sensing God’s call during a visit. Since then, they’ve been part of a growing community centered on the gospel and love for the city. Fred holds a graduate degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served in a variety of ministry roles. He and Stacey have two sons, Luke and Seth, and enjoy travel, good food, and time together at home.

2025 Brevard Family Group Night:
 

This opportunity provides sponsorship recognition through family group night. Corporate sponsorship funds are unrestricted and may be used towards any organizational need. Contact Julia Buchanan, Director of Development & Community Engagement at [email protected] for more information or to become a sponsor.


Recorded Sessions

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Sensory This. Sensory That.
Joy Cadelina
Executive Functioning Skills
Managing Stress presented by local author of Boy Without Instructions, Penny Williams
Autism Therapist
Autism Center
Sleep Issues with local pediatrician, Dr. Charlotte Riddle MD

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