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40 Years: Patchwork Central’s Ruby Anniversary

In 2017, Patchwork Central celebrates 40 years of serving our neighborhood through flexible and innovative programming! We’re excited to be planning some special events to celebrate, starting with our annual Soup, Salad, & Style event on Thursday, February 23 from … Continue reading

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Bursting at the Seams

Next week at Patchwork, the pace will pick up dramatically. We’ll be back to full days of programming with the first Art Garden Week filling the building each day with around 50 children, teens, and adult volunteers. The joy, activity, and … Continue reading

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Traffic

It’s been a busy morning at Patchwork. Last night there was a deluge in Evansville, complete with  strong winds, torrential rain, and storm warnings. As I open the doors, I hear one of our regulars comment, “It feels so good inside … Continue reading

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Giftedness

Last week at Patchwork’s Sunday worship service, Jean let the group in a meditation on Paul’s words in Romans 12: 3-8: “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more … Continue reading

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Paying it Forward

While the children have been busy with all sorts of fun summer activities at Patchwork, those receiving our Neighborhood Hospitality have been accommodating and gracious as the hours that we’re offering showers, coffee, a place to rest, and other services … Continue reading

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Showers!

This morning we’ve had a record number of showers: 14! It’s a lot to pack into a short morning at Patchwork, but everyone appreciates the opportunity that we offer and is willing to work together to make sure each person … Continue reading

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Restorers of Streets to Live In

Note: I shared this piece in Patchwork’s newsletter and many have said they enjoyed it, so I thought I’d share it in this format as well. The full Winter 2014 newsletter is available on our website: http://www.Patchwork.org. The artwork below … Continue reading

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Just Your Average Tuesday Morning at Patchwork

It’s a quiet morning at Patchwork. I happen to be working in the main office. A couple is taking showers. The man is looking for work and says he has submitted applications everywhere. He asks to charge his cell phone … Continue reading

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Holiday Hospitality

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our days continue to be busy here at Patchwork. Quiet afternoons without the children in the building are made up for with particularly busy mornings spent providing neighborhood … Continue reading

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365 Days

Every business has its own calendar and its own fiscal year. Many follow the calendar year. At Patchwork, our year officially begins on October 1 and continues through September 30. Having just finished an official Patchwork year, it’s a good … Continue reading

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