Thank You for Bringing Christmas Joy to Patch Families!
It’s a tradition at The Cabbage Patch to make sure that each child has a merry Christmas, especially if their family needs a little help providing the holiday cheer. In 2019, The Patch was able to help 69 families (247 individuals) with Christmas assistance. The project is made possible due to the kindness and generosity of over 20 different Christmas sponsors (churches, businesses, Sunday School classes, Board members, families). Over 500 volunteers donated their time…
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“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 neighborhoods. The crime and violence are rampant, but the rent is within her budget. The winter months are particularly challenging for her; throughout most of the year, she very carefully stretches her income to meet her expenses, but winter utility bills add another layer of difficulty. If it were not for The Cabbage Patch’s holiday assistance, Christmas gifts would be out of the question for her and her children.
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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 enjoy making connections with our Patch families and putting a personal touch on holiday assistance.
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A Christmas Treat at The Patch
“T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” The familiar refrain never fails to capture the hearts and imaginations of people young and old at Christmas time. And so a young Cabbage Patch performing arts participant decided the share these words with his Patch family during a reading at the Christmas concert.
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Robert Half Brings a Merry Christmas to The Patch!
For the third year in a row, our friends at Robert Half made the Christmas season bright for our children! Based on good behavior and active participation, 50 Cabbage Patch members earned the privilege of participating in the Robert Half Christmas Party on December 10. The crowd cheered loudly when Santa made his appearance, but they might have cheered even louder for the Chick-fil-a cows…they were really looking forward to those chicken sandwiches! Robert Half…
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Who Do You Help When You Support Christmas Assistance at The Patch?
At The Cabbage Patch, all of our clients are unique, but many share common circumstances. When you support Christmas assistance you are helping families who typically:
* Are headed by a single parent, approximately 42 years of age
* Include 2-3 children
* Are supported by a net annual income of $18,147
* Run on a deficit of $38 per month…this adds up!
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