Jess's Woven Together with HCM Fundraiser

"Youth sports are all about having fun. Fun is motivation for kids!"

HYR is a huge part of my life.  I started out as a player around 5, advanced to referee, moved up to coach, and now find myself as the lead for the 4 year old Parent Player Academy and a member of the sterring committee.  I have loved every minute of it!  It is so  important for kids to have a fun and non competive activities.  The connection that HYR gives to kids and parents is amazing.  I love seeing many of the kids I have coached playing in the older divisions.  I have even coached entire families; oldest to youngest siblings.  

Many of the 4 year olds I have coached are children I see in the neighborhood.  Some have been students at my school and within my very own classroom.

HYR has always had a commitment to never turning a child away if they couldn't pay making sure everyone is included and has a place to play.

I have coached the 4 year old league for so long that I have former players who are now in middle school.

HYR recently celebrated their 50th anniversy please help me by giving to Give for Good and making sure HYR can have another 50 years.

Woven Together: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

At Highlands Community Ministries (HCM), we believe no one weaves this life alone.

Every week, we meet neighbors facing real crises—families on the edge of eviction, seniors choosing between groceries and medicine, parents working full-time yet unable to keep the lights on. Through our Individual & Family Assistance Program (IFAP), we provide emergency financial relief and food support so people can stay housed, stay safe, and stay connected.

This work doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it happens in community. It happens at the Highlands Community Campus, a repurposed church building that now houses not only our food pantry and senior services, but also partners like Unity of Louisville, Kentucky Refugee Ministries ESL classes, and Drag Daddy Productions. The space itself is a loom—and you, our neighbors, are the threads that give it life.

This Give for Good Louisville, we’re raising $25,000 to ensure our emergency assistance and food support can continue uninterrupted.

When you give, you’re not just helping a stranger—you’re strengthening the fabric that holds this neighborhood together.

Real Stories, Real Neighbors:

 

Barbara, a retired nurse, came to HCM after losing her job due to health issues. We helped her with rent and food. Today, she’s back on her feet—managing a wound care unit—and donates personal care items to give back.

Jane, a single mother, was hospitalized and fell behind on rent. She debated returning to work early—despite doctor’s orders—just to avoid eviction. Our support allowed her to rest, recover, and stay housed with her children.

John, now a history professor, relied on wraparound support from HCM during times of crisis. He credits the stability he received for helping him pursue his dreams.

(Names have been changed to protect privacy. Stories shared with permission)

Help us raise $25,000 to strengthen the safety net in our neighborhood. Whether you give $10 or $100, your donation is a thread in the tapestry of care we’re weaving together.

Give now—and know that if you were ever in need, your neighbors would be here for you, too.