Fern Creek Highview United Ministres

Coming Together to Make a Difference!

From Rev. Ron Loughry, Executive Director of FCHUM

FCHUM Ministries News - Volume 14 Issue 1 - Winter/Spring 2012

The Gospel of Luke (6:38) reminds us to "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Here at FCHUM, through the generosity of our congregational, civic, and corporate community, thousands of people have been blessed with care and compassionate assistance over the past 24 years. Yes, 2013 will mark FCHUM’s 25th anniversary. This past year was no exception. Almost 4,700 families were assisted in some way, totaling almost 14,000 people – children, adults, and older adults. FCHUM helped prevent homelessness for over 700 families; fed over 3,200 families; provided over 23,000 hours of activities and personal care to frail older adults; and over 2,000 hours of nursing services. This was community helping community. This was selfless generosity meeting - read more here.

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

Fairview Homemakers Annual Quilt Shares and Craft Auction

Date: Friday, May 18th
Time: Approximately 9:30-until ?
Lunch served at noon Ramsey Building Beulah Presbyterian church
Quilt shares available ahead of time from Fern Creek Highview United Ministries
Quilt tickets available for $1.00 each Call Ron or KATHY at 762-9608

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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 is currently supported by 23 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 ministries, 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 italicised 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.