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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Stepping outside her comfort zone, Alumna Frankie Lewis has achieved success.
Fashion designer Frankie Lewis has built her career and her brand around courage and confidence. “Being brave is not about standing up and showing people how good you are,” she explains, “It’s about getting out there and showing people what you love to do, even if it’s a work in progress.” Frankie is now not only a Cabbage Patch alumna, but also a Project Runway alumna, having competed on the Bravo TV reality show in…
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Marita Willis discusses the life-changing work of The Cabbage Patch.
Marita Willis, President, eHome Network with Community Ventures Corp., knows first-hand about the life-changing work of The Cabbage Patch. When did you begin attending The Cabbage Patch? I began my journey at The Patch when I was 8 years old – as a second grader. And I stayed through my senior year in high school. I came with my 6 brothers and sisters. We were a single parent family living in the Park…
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College Scholar Janae explains Juneteenth!
We want to welcome Janae Cofield, a Cabbage Patch College Scholar, as a new voice at The Patch! Janae will be sharing her views this summer on a variety of topics. If you have a question for Janae, please email our communication department at jhendrix@cabbagepatch.org. Today, Janae explains the history and significance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth: for some it is a day of remembrance and celebration involving food, music, and family traditions. However, many people are unaware…
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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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