Volunteer Appreciation Week at The Patch
Flower beds at The Patch received a seasonal face-lift from some enthusiastic volunteers recently. Fifteen associates from Wiley Education Services, one of the world's largest publishing companies, came from near and far to lend a hand in our outdoor space. This service project was one of many that Wiley has encouraged its employees to participate in across the...Read More
Yes, You Can!
On a recent evening at The Patch, one of our Board members was volunteering in the performing arts department when a child approached her with a puppet. The Board member asked the puppet what he liked to do, who his friends were and other questions. It soon became evident that this shy child was telling her story through the puppet, and the Board member felt...Read More
Volunteer Kate Holwerk Honored
Kate Holwerk, or "Kate The Great," as we call her, is one of The Cabbage Patch's most dedicated volunteers, but we are not the only ones who have noticed the impact she makes in our community! The Younger Woman's Club, which has served Kentucky’s nonprofit organizations for more than 90 years, has honored Kate with their Citizen Laureate award! The award was...Read More
Spring Cleaning at The Cabbage Patch
Because of our wonderful volunteers, The Cabbage Patch has been getting some spring cleaning done in preparation for summer programs! We teach Patch participants to respect and take care of their space, and it is important that we provide an environment that they can be proud of. [caption id="attachment_3368" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A United Methodist...Read More