So far, Patchwork’s Summer Arts & Smarts children’s activities have been a joy. This past week was the first of two Bike Weeks for youth ages 10 and up. These Bike Weeks are being held in collaboration with the volunteers in Patchwork’s Bike Shop and the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s Year of Hip Hop project. Each […]
Patchwork’s neighborhood hospitality is one thing that makes us unique. We are open to the public most mornings, Monday through Thursday. People come inside for coffee, to visit with friends, to connect with resources that they need, to take a shower, or to get a little something to eat. Staff, volunteers, and guests mingle and […]
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 […]
There is a hallway of old Patchwork photos outside my office, and I always enjoy hearing our guests’ reactions to them. Among the photos are images of Patchwork children’s program participants from the 1980’s, the 1990’s and the 2010’s. This year, I’ve enjoyed overhearing one girl point out the photo of her mother to every […]
It’s the time of year when families gather for large meals together in the warmth of their homes and by the light of their Christmas trees. They think of all that they are grateful for, they know that there are other families who are struggling, and they want to do something to help. One way […]
Last week, the children in the Arts & Smarts Program paused for a Thanksgiving meal together and reflected on all the reasons why they are thankful for Patchwork. Their thoughts were a wonderful reminder of what’s special about what we do here. Notes from 40 Years at Patchwork: Early on Saturday morning, July […]
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 […]
Every day for the past several weeks, the children in Patchwork’s Arts & Company have been hard at work creating ceramic nativity sets in our studio. There are the usual Marys and Josephs, plus angels of all sizes, shapes, and colors. There are a few wise men and shepherds. And there are birds, cats, dinosaurs, […]
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 […]