Protecting the planet at The Patch!
The Cabbage Patch recently received a grant from The Norton Foundation to support the Seed to Table program for the next three years! Founded by legendary chef Kathy Cary and stewarded by long-time volunteers Leslie Ellis, Judy Buckler and Lea Fischbach, Seed to Table teaches children to grow and cook their own food. New to this program are the proposed Pollinator Garden and Rain Garden. The Patch’s Facilities Manager Eli Levine was recently elected as…
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Client Testimonial: Ladarius, College Scholar
Client Testimonial: Ladarius, College Scholar The Cabbage Patch has impacted my success in and out of the classroom. At The Patch, the people are not just helping you with your homework, they are your family, role models, guidance counselors, and a shoulder to lean on whenever you need it. Personally, they have had a big impact on my life. I have been going to the Patch since freshman year. My mom took me there so I…
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Cabbage Patch Students Celebrate 13,000 Completed Assignments!
The Cabbage Patch is celebrating an important milestone: 13,000 NTI assignments completed, and 668 hours of educational support! At this time last year in 2020, Patch children were looking forward to finishing out the school year and signing up for summer camps. The organization’s new Executive Director Corey Miller had just started in January, and was looking for opportunities to expand the education and youth development programs. A letter from Corey’s son’s college changed everything….
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This Little Light of Mine: You Can Help it Shine!
This Little Light of Mine: You Can Help it Shine! Light the Way – become a monthly donor to support the daily work of The Patch. Be a Ray of Hope – give to our endowment fund to ensure that The Patch is a light for years to come. Help the Light Endure – make The Patch a part of your estate planning to leave a legacy. Donate to The Cabbage Patch Comprehensive Campaign at…
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Pages of Inspiration
Braylin* has been struggling with Non-Traditional Instruction, and frustration led her to the Behavior Intervention Specialist’s office recently. She and Ms. Micah were going to talk through some of the issues she was having when Braylin saw a magazine on the desk. “That looks just like you,” Braylin said to Ms. Micah as she studied the beautiful woman on the cover. “It is me,” Ms. Micah replied. Braylin opened the magazine as Ms….
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2021 New Board Members!
Please join us in welcoming our new Board members for 2021! Doug Chin – Nephew of long time Cabbage Patch staff member Roosevelt Chin! Manager of Generation Safety at LG&E Chris Hall – Family administrator with Spero Health and a member of First Baptist Church of Jeffersontown. Brad Hume – Retired attorney and member of Second Presbyterian Church Megan Imel – State Farm insurance agent and a member of St. James Catholic Church. Mike Marshall…
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Look what the power of love can do!
When Jerry Coslow Pence passed away on September 18, 2020, her children, Sallye and Chuck, made The Cabbage Patch one of her memorial beneficiaries. Her generous friends gave enough to provide four days of NTI (Non-traditional instruction) possible at The Patch Academy program. Jerry was raised in a home of educators, and before she had children of her own she was an elementary school teacher. She spent her life investing in the lives of children…
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When Janae Forgot Her Mother’s Birthday!
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into the holiday season, life seems more hectic and overwhelming, especially for young people. We never expected Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) to last so long! Children like Janae are working hard to cope with this new reality. Janae recently came into Ms. Mayghin’s office in tears, overwhelmed with the amount of work to do and devastated that she had forgotten her mother’s birthday. “She does so many nice things for me, and…
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Exploring technology with Samtec!
Community Partner Spotlight: Samtec Cabbage Patch member Michael* had always wondered how a small phone can do so many different things, and in October he got an amazing opportunity to begin exploring the world of technology. During a Zoom presentation with John Riley with Samtec, he marveled at intricate miniature parts being fabricated by engineers, and learned about touch-screen walls and complex machinery with see-through panels. John led Michael and his…
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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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