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
Around the World in 5 Days!
The children of The Cabbage Patch explore global culture without leaving Louisville in our Around the World Day Camp! The food, crafts, music and other traditions from a variety of regions make up an exciting week of discovery. This year, highlights of Around the World Day Camp included a dance performance and workshop by the McClanahan School of Irish Dance,...Read More
Young Chefs Camp Satisfies Appetites for Learning!
When we cook together, we learn to work as a team. When we eat together, we share and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Few things bring people together quite like food, and that is why Young Chefs Camp is one of our most popular summer day camps! The concept that is central to Young Chefs Camp is food literacy. Simply put, food literacy is understanding the...Read More
35 Years of Service By Rod Napier
One of the most remarkable things about The Cabbage Patch is the longevity of our staff members and volunteers. Many of those who serve our mission stay with us for decades, because their work here is more than just a job. When you see the smiling faces of the children playing in the gym or studying in the Educational Opportunities department, it's easy to see...Read More
The Legacy of Muhammad Ali
After the passing of Muhammad Ali, one of Louisville's most famous icons, children at The Patch learned about and reflected on the local hero's life. Those children who have been to the Muhammad Ali Center as part of The Patch's field trips and summer camps had drawn inspiration from Ali's six core principles: Confidence: Belief in oneself, one’s abilities,...Read More
Improving Community Across Generations
Can a game of corn hole and some ice cream bring generations together? It's definitely a great way to start, as we saw during Young Leaders Day Camp! Our Young Leaders made a trip to Christian Care Communities to volunteer with their ice cream social event. Christian Care Communities is a senior living community that strives to provide a vibrant quality of life...Read More
Volunteer Kate Holwerk Honored
Kate Holwerk, or "Kate The Great," as we call her, is one of The Cabbage Patch's most dedicated volunteers, but we are not the only ones who have noticed the impact she makes in our community! The Younger Woman's Club, which has served Kentucky’s nonprofit organizations for more than 90 years, has honored Kate with their Citizen Laureate award! The award was...Read More
A Governor’s Scholar at The Patch!
We are thrilled to announce that we have a Governor's Scholar in our midst! Janae, a long-time Cabbage Patch member who is active in our Leadership Development program, has been selected as one of Kentucky's outstanding rising seniors. The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established...Read More
Hunting for the Fairy Queen’s Jewels
It's always exciting when Chief Pencil (Linda Baker) and Chief Crayon (Mary Ellen Stottman) bring the magic of Baxter's Corner to The Cabbage Patch! In 2015, this dynamic duo facilitated the creativity of our young members as they wrote their second book, The Catasterous Cruise. During Spring Break week this year, they worked with our budding artists on a variety...Read More
The Lessons of Spring Break
On a windy day in Missouri, 16 year old Cara* was lagging behind her fellow Cabbage Patchers during the Spring Break biking and camping trip. Biking isn't her favorite way to spend the day, but it's a big part of the Leadership Development Club, and Cara is always a team player. The previous evening, she and the other girls returned to the campsite after a long...Read More