Fern Creek Highview United Ministres

Coming Together to Make a Difference!

From Rev. Ron Loughry, Executive Director of FCHUM

FCHUM Ministries News - Volume 11 Issue 1 - Winter/Spring 2009

More than ever, after a full fiscal year in our new facility, we realize what a blessing we have been given. This past year, our Individual & Family Assistance Center has seen, on average, approximately 50% more people coming in for assistance. At the old site we would have had to turn people away. The new Adult Day Center space, specifically designed for Adult Day, has allowed our staff and volunteers to better meet the needs of our frail older adults and their families. The generosity of individuals, churches, civic groups, government, foundations, and many others have also afforded the blessing of having the building almost completely paid off .... read more (this link opens an Adobe Acrobat PDF) .....

St. Stephens Church Youth help FCHUM during Metro Brightside Event.

"Pennies from heaven" annual gala

Pennies From Heaven This year's Gala will be held on Saturday, May 8th, 6:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 5505 Bardstown Road in Fern Creek. Tickets are $20.00.

Our Gala features:

Silent and live auctions,
A catered dinner,
Mystery bags,
Door prizes
Penny Contest, and,
Matt and Chanelle in concert.

Our Gala Flyers can be printed and distributed in your church, your neighborhood and around the community. These Adobe Acrobat PDFs can also be emailed as an email attachment.

Follow this link for complete details and to download our flyers and information sheets, including information and details for sponsors!

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries, Inc. (FCHUM)

... is a not-for-profit social service agency founded in 1988 by 10 local churches in the Louisville, Kentucky area. A group of representatives from 10 different churches met and made a commitment to move beyond their denominational ties to work together to meet the needs of our community.

FCHUM Groundbreaking and
other FCHUM events.

FCHUM is currently supported by 20 churches representing 12 different denominations working together, making many significant contributions within the community on a daily basis.

FCHUM is a member of the Association of Community Ministries. The individual community ministires, who are members of the Association of Community Ministries, have made a positive difference to thousands of people's lives. As a result, the various communities around Metro Louisville provide a wonderful support system to the community.

FCHUM has around 100 volunteers who work in our programs. Our volunteers serve at all levels - from janitorial tasks to fund raising. FCHUM has been fortunate enough to receive help from various businesses and individuals in the community who want to make a difference in the lives of others. It takes the commitment of the churches, businesses, and other community organizations to help ensure that all residents of Fern Creek and Highview are able to enjoy a good quality of life. Please consider how you can be a part of contributing to our community through the FCHUM by volunteering!

Our mission is simply stated in the following italicized text: The purpose of Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries is to provide a ministry for residents of the Fern Creek and Highview areas of Metro Louisville and to improve the quality of life for residents in the community. Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries provides programs and activities which respond to the human needs of all residents in the community.

Investing to Serve: Legacy of Caring
Brick by Brick Campaign

Spring of 2006 – a ceremonial ground breaking.
Spring of 2007 – real construction begins.
Spring of 2008 – we move in!
Fall of 2009 – paid in full!
Fall of 2009 – a new beginning – Investing to Serve: Legacy of Caring

bricks With the development of a $250,000 restricted fund we will be able to secure the operations of our facility in perpetuity. At that level, monthly dividends would pay the monthly costs of operating the facility, paying the utilities, and all those items involved in operating the physical plant. That way, in the future, we will just need to raise funds for operating our programs serving our neighbors. Our first year goal is $50,000. A big thank you to the Fern Creek Traditional High School Alumni Assoc. for a $1,000 gift to kick off the campaign! Also a big thanks to the Fern Creek/Mt. Washington Papa John’s Pizza restaurant & the Roalofs Family for underwriting the cost of our inaugural campaign dinner. Won’t you join us in this great act of stewardship?

Each brick is available for a $100 donation. A major portion of each purchase goes directly to the FCHUM “Investing to Serve: Legacy of Caring” (A major effort to build a sound financial foundation to maintain the work of ministry in the new facility with which we have been blessed.)

4” x 8” Engraved Brick Order Form - Download this 32kb Adobe Acrobat PDF form to submit your donation!