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.

what we do

Individual & Family Assistance Center and Our Current Wish List

The mission of the Individual & Family Assistance Center is to provide a caring, responsive environment to which families in crisis come to receive assistance in resolving their crisis. IFAC meets basic needs by providing food, clothing, personal items, and emergency financial assistance (for rent or mortgage, utilities, & prescriptions). The Individual & Family Assistance Center works with families, connecting them with other community services, and when needed advocates on their behalf. The Individual & Family Assistance Center provides life skills counseling, job networking, and other resource information to help families move beyond their crisis and move toward self sufficiency. Special holiday and seasonal programs are also provided to help families in need. Additional information on IFAC

Families In Transition

Divorce has a major impact on families - particularly those with children. In order to cope more effectively with the problems that result from divorce, anyone who has children can attend the Families In Transition Program which is a six hour education program on divorce adjustment. The court ordered program provides age appropriate educational sessions for children ages 5-18, and for all parents of children under 18. Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries provides this program several times a year. (Other Families In Transitions sessions are available throughout the Metro area year round at other sites.)

Health Equipment & Loan Program

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries also operates H.E.L.P. - the Health Equipment Loan Program. Through H.E.L.P., individuals are able to borrow wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, and even hospital beds free of charge for as long as needed. Fern Creek Space Center provides a storage unit for this purpose.