“Y’all are Santa Claus for my kids!” said Maya*, one of the families who benefited from this year’s Christmas Partner Program. The program helps Cabbage Patch parents get Christmas gifts for everyone in their family by partnering with churches, businesses, other organizations and individuals. The Cabbage Patch Family Development staff works to pair families with sponsors beginning just after the start of the school year. Cabbage Patch families share gift ideas for their children, and…
When we asked Len Moisan why he started the Moisan Family Educational Opportunities fund in 2003, he shared this story: My life began in the inner city of the south side of Chicago, a mile from White Sox Park in a mainly Irish and Italian working-class neighborhood called Canaryville. I learned a lot of things on the streets as a child and not all of them were good, particularly after my mother died when…
We would like to congratulate all our amazing 2024 Cabbage Patch graduates. We are extremely proud of both our graduating college scholars and high school seniors. After watching them grow up at The Patch, we now share the joy of watching them establish themselves in the world. As each of them embarks on new journeys ahead, we pray for their continued protection and success. It’s also our hope that they continue using their skills, along…
We offer unforgettable summer experiences for your kids that provide life-changing opportunities through Christ-centered values. Our amazing affordable summer camps are exclusively for members ages 8 and up and have limited availability. Becoming a member is quick and easy, and the benefits are endless! Plus, once you’re in, you’ll unlock access to all the fantastic educational and recreational activities and programs we have to offer. So what are you waiting for? Become a member today…
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…
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…
As graduation season comes to a close, we would like to congratulate all our amazing graduates from The Cabbage Patch! We are so proud of our rising and outgoing College Scholars. After watching them grow up in our halls, we now share the blessing of watching them claim their place in the world. As they each go forward in their journeys, we pray for our graduates’ continued protection and success. It’s also our hope that…
Flower beds at The Patch received a seasonal face-lift from some enthusiastic volunteers recently. Fifteen associates from Wiley Education Services, one of the world’s largest publishing companies, came from near and far to lend a hand in our outdoor space. This service project was one of many that Wiley has encouraged its employees to participate in across the globe, as the company observed Global Volunteer Month for the first time. One volunteer noted that there…
At The Cabbage Patch, our vision is to empower youth and their families to achieve success and create a better world. To reach that goal, our work with youth members is built on a philosophy of growth and development. There is a progression: when Patch youth get involved, our staff team can achieve a level of influence and connection with them. The further our members move down this path, the greater the opportunity to reach…
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….
