Helping Hands
Everyone wants to be a part of a meaningful community. Everyone wants to contribute to that community in meaningful ways. This desire […]
Tag: community
A Lovely Morning
Wednesday morning at Patchwork was lovely. A group of people gathered together on our front lawn, chatting in the dappled shade of […]
Advent 2020
This pandemic has proven how fragile our connections can be. Tiny, invisible particles of proteins and nucleic acids have radically up-ended our […]
Shade Tree Hospitality
With Patchwork not open in the mornings to serve coffee and snacks, Eugene has had some extra time on his hands. Apparently, […]
The Random Helpers
“Patchwork Central is one of the random helpers,” a case worker told me as he stopped by last winter to find out […]
Busy Mornings at Patchwork
The weather is beautiful in Evansville and spring has arrived. With the warmer weather, we’ve seen increased numbers of visitors during Patchwork’s […]
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Patchwork is here for the community. Anyone can visit during our hospitality time, whether they are homeless or the mayor. We strive […]
Balloons, Blood Pressure Checks, & Pianos
Patchwork Central plays an important role as a gathering place for our neighbors. Every morning Monday through Thursday, a diverse group gathers. […]
A Place to Come Together
“Thanks for talking to me. If the two of us were someplace else, we wouldn’t be talking. You probably wouldn’t notice me. […]
It’s Not Just What You Do
This week, a man stopped in Patchwork’s main office. “I need to tell you what I think about this place,” he began. […]