BY ANDREW CREELMAN
2023-24 school year, 4,879 students were using the services, which rose to 5,588 in the 2024-25 school year, according to an email from Comal ISD Communications Specialist Salwa Lanford. “We need to have more things available for our folks,” Barry said. Bridging the gap between service providers, families and students is just one step in this process, Barry said. Mapping it out In the future, Barry said the foundation has plans to expand with a capital campaign that will help fund the construction of three new buildings—one for more multipurpose activities, another for a skills and socialization center and a new building for administration. The timeline By the end of 2026, Barry said he hopes to have the nonprot’s main building for activ- ities and events completely renovated and refurbished.
The foundation hosted an all sports dance party of adults with special needs Aug. 21.
The foundation oers activities throughout the year such as painting, music and dance classes.
COURTESY ROCK HAUS FOUNDATION
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511 E. North St., New Braunfels www.rockhausfoundation.org
Bill Barry is the Administrative Director of the Rock Haus Foundation, which he said began as a nonprot in 2023.
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