Reality Ministries

I’m Alisa (pictured in denim/orange) Coordinator of Family Support.

That looks like me coordinating intakes for new Reality participants and managing the waitlist of people hoping to join us. It’s also providing support for parents and caregivers through weekly support group coffee chats, monthly resource meetings and a newsletter. I also talk with many parents on the phone when they are wanting information about a particular resource or I’m meeting at someones home or in my office for a one on one or sending a list of providers or summer camps.

Underlying all of this is the hope that parents and caregivers recognize that they are invited to be part of this community, that they belong and can find support here.

Find out how you can support summer retreats!

2026 Reality Retreats 😎 Join us for a family-friendly hour of worship led by friends of all abilities on Tuesday, May 5th from 6:30 - 7:30pm. All are Welcome!

Our next community member spotlight is ✨Taryn Ryder! ✨ Taryn has been at Reality for 12 years and is still going strong. She’s a member of Melody’s community group and is currently a part of the Humans of Reality interest group. Taryn is a talented singer who you may have seen onstage with our gospel choir, or leading a song at evening group. Outside of Reality, she works at 321 Coffee and loves to spend time with her friends and family. She also loves to cook and is currently working on a cookbook with the help of some Reality friends called Taryn’s Table! Taryn’s friendship, smile, and beautiful voice are a joy to everyone who knows her.
Erica is Taryn’s mom she served as the Reality Board chair for several years!
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