True Grit
Grit is defined by Merriam-Webster as “firmness of mind or spirit: unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger.” Recently, we spoke with our client, Samantha* and realized that she is a very “gritty” person. Samantha graduated with her associate’s degree in paralegal studies in the spring of 2017. Since then, she has been working very hard to find a job in that field. She received some assistance, guidance, and positive words from our…
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Healing the Wounds of The Past
Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. As such, early experiences are an important public health issue. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) survey puts a numeric score on the collective negative experience, with the number escalating according to the amount of trauma. Our staff administers this survey to our Patch Parents, and recently asked the Board of Directors to take it…
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Saving Energy, Empowering Families with Project Warm!
During October, the Patch Parents meeting focused on winterizing the home with Project Warm. One of Project Warm’s staff members conducted a workshop that illustrated how the parents can keep heat inside and reduce their utility bills. Our group learned how foam rope, plastic, tape and other supplies can seal off drafts. Participants received all the supplies they needed to take charge of their energy conservation!
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A Young Volunteer Celebrates the Christmas Spirit
Each year, The Cabbage Patch is a place of joy and hope for those who otherwise would struggle to provide their families with a merry Christmas. Our Patch Parents work hard to support their children, but the holiday season, combined with winter utility bills, can put a strain on the budget. We are fortunate to have so many volunteers and community partners who enjoy making connections with our Patch families and putting a personal touch on holiday assistance.
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Beating the Chill with Project Warm!
Do you know how to conserve energy in your home as the weather gets colder? There are simple ways to keep your family warm while reducing your heating bills, and we invited Project Warm to educate families on these methods during a recent Patch Parents meeting.
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