An Oasis in the Food Desert
In 2010, the University of Louisville published a study called “The State of Food: A Snapshot of Food Access in Louisville” that examined inequities in the food system in our communities. The study was authored by the Food in Neighborhoods (FiN) committee, a group of nonprofit organizations, public health advocates, local government officials, farmers and concerned citizens. Formed under the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement (MHHM), the FiN committee began as a convergence between the Food Security Task Force and the MHHM’s Family and Communities Committee. The full report can be found here, and it reinforces the need for one of our most beloved programs – Seed to Table.
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An Artful Gathering at The Cabbage Patch
The Cabbage Patch’s young artists unveiled their newest work at the “Zoo Circus/Enchanted Forest” exhibition this week! The Polly Williams Art Center was transformed into a vibrant playground for all God’s creatures great and small created from clay, papier-mâché, paint and more.
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You Support the Next Generation of Leaders!
“I didn’t know what was best for me at 18…they did.” –Kim Nelson, Cabbage Patch alumna and Executive Director of Supported Employment Alliance
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Spring Cleaning at The Cabbage Patch
Because of our wonderful volunteers, The Cabbage Patch has been getting some spring cleaning done in preparation for summer programs! We teach Patch participants to respect and take care of their space, and it is important that we provide an environment that they can be proud of.
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Finals Week for The Cabbage Patch Scholars!
As finals loom, we are so grateful to Girl Scout Troop 1312, who once again this year put together care packages to sustain our scholars as they hit the books and burn the midnight oil. These packages include college life staples like snacks, school supplies and gift cards, but the most valuable inclusions are the personalized notes of encouragement from the girls. With a few simple words, they remind the students that we are all counting on them to be tomorrow’s leaders!
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It’s Financial Literacy Month…Do You Know Where Your Budget Is?
Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month?
At The Cabbage Patch, part of our mission is to improve the lives of the families we serve by empowering parents with knowledge and resources. Part of the program is to teach parents about financial responsibility, and we thought we would share some insights from those lessons. Everyone can use some budgeting tips!
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Thank You to Fund for the Arts and Baxter’s Corner Art, Books and Puppets!
The Cabbage Patch kids “hopped to it” this week with an interactive lesson on willpower thanks to Fund for the Arts and the creators of Baxter’s Corner art, books and puppets!
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A Big Surprise from The Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council
When you support The Cabbage Patch, you support an enduring tradition of service, passed down from one generation to the next. An overwhelming number of Cabbage Patch participants develop a sense of purpose that leads them to become role models and inspire ambition in others. Recently, Cabbage Patch Educational Opportunities Manager Mayghin Levine and one of our star Patch kids got a big surprise from The Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council (LYPC) that will help to continue this legacy!
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You Don’t Want to Miss Putt fore The Patch!
April 16, 2014 Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center This April, The Cabbage Patch invites you to tee up and take a swing at the 4th Annual Putt fore The Patch miniature golf tournament. This unique 18-hole indoor miniature “putt-putt” competition raises funds to support programs for children and families served by The Cabbage Patch Settlement House. Learn More >
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Robert Half Makes Christmas Brighter for Patch Youth
Robert Half International hosted a Christmas Party for 50 of the most active children and youth involved at The Cabbage Patch Settlement House on Tuesday, December 17th. This was the second year in a row that Robert Half partnered up with The Cabbage Patch to make Christmas brighter for children and youth, some of whom live below the poverty line and do not get to experience Christmas in the traditional sense. “For many of our…
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