Louisville, KY – The Cabbage Patch Settlement House was recently selected as one of only 18 national nonprofit recipients of the 2024 Paul Purcell “Kids Win!” Annual Baird Education Grant, receiving a generous $75,000. As the sole grantee in Louisville and the state of Kentucky, this recognition underscores The Cabbage Patch’s unwavering commitment to ensuring all Louisville kids achieve success and create a better world. The Baird grant focuses on ensuring everyone – regardless of where they live…
As the school year begins to wind down and summer is on the horizon with promises of camps and adventures, there isn’t a better way to celebrate than with a fun festive baseball-themed bash! This year’s “End of School Year Patch Party” tradition was a home run, bringing together children, staff, and volunteers for a time of joyous festivities that truly was a hit out of the park. The Patch’s Roosevelt Chin Gymnasium was transformed into a playground…
Earth Day brings a global call to action for environmental preservation while forging a path toward a brighter, environmental, and sustainable future. At The Cabbage Patch, we are committed to a steadfast dedication to responsible stewardship that drives our mission. Inspired by Earth Day’s ethos, we embrace innovation to safeguard our planet for future generations. In the tapestry of our historic journey, one thread that currently shines particularly bright: is using our resources wisely. One…
The holiday season has begun, bringing with it tidings of peace, joy and gratitude. As the hustle and bustle of Christmastime arrives, some find themselves in the challenging position of needing a little extra help, while others are searching for ways to help others. The holidays can be particularly stressful for the families who are served by The Cabbage Patch. As you look for ways to get involved this season, here are five ways that…
The art room at The Patch is a bright mix of energy, color, and conversation. With walls decorated with inspirational quotes and students’ creations, it’s clearly a space where creativity thrives. While crayons and coloring books are always on hand for free time and fun, art projects at The Patch expose youth to a plethora of art forms, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Our resident visual artist, Ms. Mackenzie, has been leading the…
What do you call ten sprouts planting veggies at The Cabbage Patch? The answer is: Seed to Table Garden Club! Every week, our members get their hands dirty in the courtyard while learning how to care for plants and fresh produce. Our garden is an impressive array of berries, potatoes, vegetables, and herbs. There are also flowers mixed in to attract pollinators, like bees. This puts members of The Cabbage Patch at the center of…
Journalist Mitch Albom once said, “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” Our 2023 Champions Event co-chairs are the embodiment of that devotion. For nearly a year, Shannon DeWeese and Mickey Brown have led the charge of planning The Cabbage Patch’s largest annual fundraising event, The Champions Event….
The countdown is on for the 2023 Champions Event! The former Annual Fundraising Auction continues to be The Cabbage Patch’s largest annual event, and this year’s rendition promises to be another beautiful evening of food, fellowship, fundraising, and FUN! This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this amazing event and the immense impact that its proceeds enable us to have on the Louisville community. The services we offer inspire the next generation of leaders…
Most people would expect kids to steer clear of learning activities after school, but the complete opposite happens at The Patch! The Educational Opportunities Program offers members of The Patch several forms of academic support in a structured environment. Each day, students arrive to a space holding everything they need for academic success, including books, worksheets, dry-erase boards, and Chromebooks that are free to use. The walls are decorated with photos of Cabbage Patch College…
The Seed to Table program has been a long-standing staple at The Patch started by Chef Kathy Cary in 1993, and now stands on its own as an extension of our year-round Seed to Table Program, emphasizing the environmental components of food growth, care, and prep. Starting with a visit to a local farm and ending with opportunities to cook, our kids learn that the full life cycle of our food starts way before it…
