In a difficult year, a like-new car is a blessing!
When Cabbage Patch client Dana was laid off due to COVID-19, her car started breaking down at the same time. In a year when everything is uncertain, she wasn’t sure how she would replace the vehicle, so she tried to keep up with the costly repairs. As she was called back to work and her daughter started attending the NTI support program at The Cabbage Patch Settlement House, her need for reliable transportation became urgent…
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Current Needs
Please call Eli at 502-653-9850 to make arrangements to donate items. Leave a number where you can be reached and a description of the items you would like to donate. Food/household item donations can be dropped off in a separate area outside Family Development by appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. *Updated weekly. Our goal is to keep staff, donors and clients healthy and have developed a contact free…
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COVID-19 Awareness
When you support The Cabbage Patch’s COVID-19 emergency fund: > You put food on the tables of families in need > You assure that deferred bills do not pile up and overwhelm parents > You help children who are struggling with online learning > You provide stability during a time of greater uncertainty Click here to Donate Now, or Here for a list of items and how to arrange a drop off. 9/14/2020 – Supporting…
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5 Ways to Celebrate Black History!
In February, We asked Manager of Educational Opportunities Brandi Giles for some tips on celebrating Black history in Louisville. Here is what Brandi had to say! 1. Spend time recognizing more obscure African-American figures. Honoring the lives and triumphs of well-known African-American heroes like Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman will never go out of style. However, there are many other personalities in Black history that tend to be overshadowed…
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You Help Teens Become Leaders!
For years, The Cabbage Patch staff members noticed a trend among our members; as they became teenagers, they come to The Patch less frequently, even if they had been enthusiastic participants for years! Some of this disengagement could be attributed to the teens needing to get part time jobs to help their families financially, and so we added a Teen Employment Program to help keep members engaged. Other teens simply felt like they “aged out”…
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Learn How The Patch Teaches Mindfulness!
The children served by The Cabbage Patch primarily live in low income households with single parents. Limited resources mean that family members can be frustrated and stressed, which is why The Patch is such an important place for our members. A new initiative that takes a proactive approach to behavior intervention is Mindfulness Monday, a weekly program that incorporates yoga, meditation and self-reflection. The activities are based on the model implemented by the Holistic Life…
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Thank You for Bringing Christmas Joy to Patch Families!
It’s a tradition at The Cabbage Patch to make sure that each child has a merry Christmas, especially if their family needs a little help providing the holiday cheer. In 2019, The Patch was able to help 69 families (247 individuals) with Christmas assistance. The project is made possible due to the kindness and generosity of over 20 different Christmas sponsors (churches, businesses, Sunday School classes, Board members, families). Over 500 volunteers donated their time…
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Setting a Path for our Future on Kwanzaa!
If you visited The Cabbage Patch during Winter Break, you may have seen lots of decorated candles and children writing letters very thoughtfully… what was this about? Why, Kwanzaa, of course! What is Kwanzaa? This holiday was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of Pan-African studies at California State University, in order to honor African American ancestral roots. It is defined by the celebration of seven principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility,…
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The Cabbage Patch Executive Director Announcement
A message from Cabbage Patch Board President Bill Meyer: It is my pleasure to bring you an exciting announcement from The Cabbage Patch! After a comprehensive succession planning and search process that began in February 2018, we have identified our first new Executive Director in more than 35 years! The Reverend Dr. Corey G. Miller will succeed Reverend J. Tracy Holladay, M. Div., who is retiring after serving The Patch since 1984. Corey’s term…
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Countdown to Give For Good Louisville!
We are counting down to Give For Good Louisville on September 12 with The Cabbage Patch Trivia Challenge on Facebook! Give For Good Louisville is a day to show that the Louisville community is full of generosity, and we will give a little something back to the person who comments first with the correct answer to the day’s trivia question! Join us for some fun, and a chance to win a Cabbage Patch book, bag,…
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