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.

community partners

Follow this link to find out how your business or organization can become one of FCHUM's Community Partners.

Papa John's Pizza has a Party!!On the First Wednesday of each month the Fern Creek Papa John's furnishes pizza for the afternoon Pizza Party at the Adult Day Center. Throughout the day we have activities that focus on pizza in some way. We appreciate the commitment of the Roalofs family and Fern Creek Papa John's to helping us enjoy this special day each month.

We welcome Papa John's as the Official Pizza of the ADC!!

Congratulations and Special Thanks to Curves for Women in Fern Creek!!! They exceeded their goal of 5,000 pounds of food by 492.7 pounds!! That's almost 3 TONS OF FOOD!! Not only that, they collected $527 in cash!! Their donation of cash will allow us to double their food contribution to over 10,000 pounds by buying food from Dare to Care at tremendous discount!! What a wonderful effort and what a wonderful gift!!

The Individual and Family Assistance Center has seen a great increase in the number of families who need food. On average we provide over one hundred twenty (120) families with a week's supply of food every month. In the spring and summer, we always see a drop in donations. Please, everyone, follow the lead of Curves for Women in Fern Creek and donate now and all through the year - THANK YOU!

Meijer Christmas 2008 Meijer held their first "Simply Give" program which resulted in IFAC receiving $1,750 in Meijer cards to use to help feed and provide help for many clients. Find your nearest Meijer store by following this link. The Meijer store nearest to Fern Creek and Highview can be found here.

Meijer has renewed this program once again to benefit FCHUM from April 5, 2009 through May 30, 2009. Download a PDF document here with details!

Outback Restaurant, 8101 Bardstown Road, 502-231-2399

Valu Super Market, 7519 Outer Loop, 502-239-7375

Noah's Ark Pet Shop in the Outer Loop Plaza at 7529 OUTER LOOP has provided our participants with literally years of fun and joy. They have supplied us with all sorts of pets, pet care and pet supplies. Thanks for all you do!!

INNOMINATE CHARITIES, (Formerly the Eagles AC Men's Group), supports Fern Creek Highview United Ministries please support their first Sunday Chicken Dinner from 12 until 5PM at St. Ignatius, 1819 Rangeland Road. Proceeds fund charities including FCHUM Adult Day Center.

Read a recent Dare to Care Newsletter by clicking here.

Metro Louisville Government

Kneading Relief Massage Therapy, Pam Atkinson LMT, NCTMB Therapeutic Body Work, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, TMJ Dysfunction. 7410 New Lagrange Rd. Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222 599-8046

The Links Foundation: In 2008 Fern Creek Highview United Ministries was one of the beneficiaries of their effort. Much thanks to Councilman Robin Engel for helping FCHUM make the connection and to Dan Henle, a member of St. Gabriel and part of the Link Foundation for getting our name into consideration.