Camp Kids Take the Stage!
Glee Camp helps the children of The Cabbage Patch boost their confidence by creating a friendly, encouraging environment where they can practice their singing skills and perform in front of a crowd. What a beautiful way to make their voices heard!
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A World Outside Our Neighborhood
You don’t need a passport to discover a world of art and culture! This summer, the children of The Cabbage Patch traveled the globe without leaving Louisville as part of the Around the World Day Camp.
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We’re Down with Clowns at The Cabbage Patch!
This summer at The Cabbage Patch, it’s OK to be the class clown! In memory of the beloved Juju the Clown, day campers learned about costumes, creating a character, skits, performance skills and more…all in the name of comedy and camaraderie!
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Celebrating “The Art of Creating Opportunities!”
Nearly 50 people attended the Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, June 4, and Barbara Sexton Smith of Fund for the Arts captivated the crowd. Her poignant speech showed that creativity and determination truly does overcome adversity.
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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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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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