Agency - The Cabbage Patch Settlement House

Our Mission
The Cabbage Patch Settlement House is a nonprofit, Christian organization that exists to empower families and children to be self-sufficient by helping them maximize their spiritual, social, emotional, physical, moral, economic and educational potential. In 2010, “The Patch” celebrated its 100Th year of profoundly changing lives.

We Change Lives
We foster self-esteem and responsibility through purpose-driven programs in which over 1,250 at-risk children and their families participate each year. Relationships are built, and lives are profoundly changed.

Description:
The Cabbage Patch Settlement House serves approximately 1,250 at-risk children and their families annually through a variety of purpose-driven programs in three major areas: Recreation/Youth Development, Educational Opportunities and Counseling & Family Services .

History:
Louise Marshall founded The Cabbage Patch Settlement House in 1910, with help from her community, church and family. Colorfully named after Miss Marshall’s neighborhood, this remarkable organization was formed in the powerful spirit of Christian love.

The Cabbage Patch grew and quickly gained support from the community. The children and youth of The Cabbage Patch neighborhood had a safe haven to play, grow and learn. By 1929, the needs of the community proved to be far greater than the capacity of our original facility. That year, The Cabbage Patch Settlement House moved to its current location on South Sixth Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

For Miss Marshall, The Cabbage Patch Settlement House was a lifelong labor of love and dedication. Though she died in 1981, her legacy of helping others lives on. Louise Marshall’s life and work stand as a testimony to the fact that one person can make a profound difference. Because she was willing to take the first step and act on her vision, God grew that vision, and today the ministry of The Cabbage Patch Settlement House continues to profoundly touch thousands of lives for the better.

Contact person: Pamela Satterly, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

1413 South Sixth Street Louisville, KY 40208 (See a map)

Directions:

Located between Hill street and Magnolia street on Sixth Street. One block south of Central Park.