In Patchwork Central’s Arts & Smarts Children’s Program, we’re always talking about Sparks. They are the things that someone loves to do, that bring joy, that make someone feel like their best self. They’re things like painting, taking care of cats, caring for other people, playing sports, playing guitar, or dancing. We spend time talking about […]
Patchwork’s Neighborhood Hospitality is all about being here to chat. It’s about saying hello and having time to talk. It’s about being here to check on old friends. It’s about a good cup of coffee and time to vent. It’s about telling tall tales and laughing together. It’s even about meeting the neighborhood’s famous Amazon […]
“You been riding your bike lately? It’s been nice outside. Riding bike is my therapy, man,” said one of our friends this week as a group sat in Patchwork’s front courtyard, drinking coffee and chatting. There’s a lot that riding a bike can do. It can bring freedom and peace of mind. It can provide […]
It’s been quiet at Patchwork over the last two weeks. We’ve been closed for much of the time because of all the winter weather. We care about the safety of our staff and volunteers, and so our policy is to close whenever school is cancelled in Evansville. It has been a brief sabbatical in the […]
Every so often, someone appears at Patchwork and they linger a little longer than usual while looking around the building. Or we’ll see them posing their child for a photo on the Welcome Matt sculpture in Patchwork’s front yard. Or we’ll overhear them as they point to a portrait on Patchwork’s wall and ask their […]
An update from Shawn in Patchwork’s main office: Hospitality has been in full swing even though we’ve had to resort to outdoor hospitality. We still have our group of regulars who show up out front with their masks on and all bundled up to drink coffee, have snacks, and visit with one another. Word gets […]
It’s a new year, and Patchwork Central’s programming is back in operation. Our food pantry, health ministry, and hospitality programs re-opened on Monday, January 4 after our short break. Immediately, we were busy chatting with everyone about their holidays, serving up a lot of hot coffee, taking some blood pressures, assembling many food orders, serving […]
We at Patchwork Central hope that you have a wonderful day, no matter how you and your friends and family decide to celebrate. One thing that we’ve learned from this time of COVID is that there is much joy to be found in slowing down and focusing on the small things. For instance, instead of […]
This pandemic has proven how fragile our connections can be. Tiny, invisible particles of proteins and nucleic acids have radically up-ended our entire way of life. Talking across a table, hugging, going to a favorite spot with friends, singing together, even seeing the lower half of another person’s face—all of it seems like an echo-memory […]
This year has challenged us all, and yet there are things to be thankful for. Every week, a wonderful mix of adults and children make Patchwork Central part of their day. I am thankful for every single one of them. This week, I asked Patchwork staff, volunteers, Arts & Smarts participants, and other guests what […]