When you think about the institutions that you need to have to make a healthy neighborhood, you might think of the fire department or a police station. Maybe a park. Maybe a school, a grocery store, a bank, or a library. Maybe a restaurant or two. I would suggest that nestled in your ideal little […]
This week, a man stopped in Patchwork’s main office. “I need to tell you what I think about this place,” he began. “It’s not just about what you do here. It’s about your hearts. I’m retired. I come from across town to read my books here and drink coffee. It’s a comfortable place. Thanks for […]
When the Evansville school system cancels school because of inclement weather, Patchwork officially closes as well. No food pantry. No Arts & Smarts. But if you stop by our building on a snow day, you might find some people here with a warm pot of coffee waiting. Many of our staff and volunteers live close […]
He has been living in his car with his dog for a while. Several months ago he started stopping at Patchwork to get a shower, to charge his phone, and to drink some coffee. He’s known among the staff for being angry and complaining about everyone else. He reacts quickly in minor conflicts, he […]
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a good time to look back at everything that Patchwork has accomplished in the last year. Our 40th was a good year! The Patchwork Central Emergency Food Pantry – Our food pantry served 2765 individuals from 1577 households by distributing almost 24.5 tons of food. The Pantry is […]
Last Sunday, John Rich preached a sermon based on Matthew 22:1-14. In this passage, Jesus tells a parable about a king who is throwing a wedding banquet for his son. He sends servants to the invitees to tell them that the banquet is ready, but they refuse to come. Some even mistreat and kill the […]
From Scott Adams, Patchwork Central Board President: One thing I know for sure is everyone is wired a little differently. Some like sports, some like the arts. Some like to think and some would rather just get to work. Some have expansive dreams to change the world, and some just want to clean-up their block […]
“Is anybody going to Simson’s Super Market?” the woman polled everyone at Patchwork on Tuesday morning. “I want to get some lunch meat. I think the people here would like some lunch meat.” She was thinking of her fellow morning guests at Patchwork. In the last week, we haven’t had many pastries and breakfast treats […]
Patchwork has some fantastic, dedicated staff members. They care deeply about the people we serve and they care about Patchwork as an organization. We are grateful for what they do, but they can only do so much. How do we do more? Volunteers! In the last 12 months, over 300 individuals have contributed their time […]
A man sits at our piano, watches Youtube videos about how to play Mozart and Beethoven, then practices playing the music. The notes are calm and fill the room. He is one of our morning regulars who comes in for coffee and showers. There is a sustained chatter in the room as compassionate listeners trained […]