Volunteer Appreciation Week at The Patch
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...Read More
March Mailer
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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:...Read More
Job Posting: Executive Director
Executive Director, The Cabbage Patch Settlement House Louisville, Kentucky Official Job Posting from Ashley Rountree and Associates We are seeking a compassionate, energetic leader for a 109-year old Christian Settlement House in Louisville, Kentucky that profoundly changes lives of vulnerable youth and families. A community treasure in one of America’s...Read More
Preparing Youth for the World of Tomorrow
Almost any Cabbage Patch alumnus will tell you that once you are a Patcher, you are a Patcher for life! Our staff members frequently seek out former members to see how they are doing, and we find many success stories along the way. One amazing role model is recently graduated Cabbage Patch College Scholar Evan Packer who, after completing his undergraduate degree...Read More
What’s in a Game?
What's in a game? Most would say fun and entertainment, but at The Cabbage Patch, we look a little deeper and find opportunities to engage children in important lessons. The trick of educating children while they think they are playing is what makes our Educational Opportunities department so successful. New in the Educational Opportunities department is Patch...Read More