When Life Gets You Down, Just Keep Kicking!
Show of hands…who gets a little nervous just thinking about gym class kickball? You’re standing up there, all eyes on you, with the fate of your team in the balance. Most of our Board members left that experience behind years ago, but they were willing to get back in the game for the sake of the children of The Patch! Kickball was just one of the activities...Read More
New Year, New Efficiency! The Patch Upgrades Financial Management
The Cabbage Patch is beginning the New Year with a new financial management system, and a new senior manager of finance and accounting! Because we are not a Metro United Way agency and do not solicit government funding, we depend on donors like you to provide life-changing programs to at-risk youth. For more than 106 years, the organization has maintained high...Read More
“This is all for me?” Cabbage Patch Volunteers Create Hope During Christmas!
Susana* rang the doorbell at the Family Services department, having parked her car in front of The Cabbage Patch in anticipation of loading her Christmas basket items. The wind chilled her, and she gladly stepped into the warmth of the room filled with Christmas packages when staff member Doug opened the door. Susana lives in one of Louisville’s most troubled...Read More
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...Read More
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. Simple fixes for a drafty home include: Repairing windows and exterior doors Weather stripping...Read More
A Visit with The Cabbage Patch College Scholars
“You don’t work your way out of poverty, you educate your way out” is a phrase that former longtime staff member Roosevelt Chin loved to say. This truth is at the heart of The Cabbage Patch's College Scholars Program, an inspiring initiative that drives our mission to profoundly change lives. The College Scholars program assures that at-risk students...Read More
Myrrakal Shares Her Cabbage Patch Story
This year at The Delta Dental Cabbage Patch Auction, College Scholar Myrrakal Crawley shared her courageous story. As an integral member of The Cabbage Patch, Myrrakal is a true inspiration to young people as they work to maximize their potential. Read on for Myrrakal's speech: Hello, my name is Myrrakal Crawley and it is truly an honor to be able to...Read More
Back to School with Academy Sports and Outdoors!
Do you remember the feeling of starting a new school year with a brand new outfit? How about climbing on the school bus with a new backpack full of supplies? Back to school shopping is a fun tradition, and Academy Sports + Outdoors made it even more fun for the children of The Patch this year with a generous giveaway! The store welcomed 30 children for...Read More
Baxter’s Corner Young Storytellers Camp – Inspiration for Cooperation!
The journey toward completing the third installment in The Cabbage Patch's children's book series focused on cooperation. Participants in Baxter's Corner's Young Storytellers Camp learned that working together to achieve a common goal is not always easy, but it is very rewarding. The concept for the book, 'Babies and Bananas,' created opportunities for the...Read More
Pokémon Have Invaded Old Louisville!
Do you play Pokémon Go? Do you have kids who want you to take them Pokémon hunting, but you don’t know where to start? Old Louisville has a Pokémon-friendly, walk-able route that is beautiful and full of Poké Stops where you can power up...including one at The Cabbage Patch! We suggest that you start by entering Central Park from 6th Street. Walk...Read More