by April Allman | Mar 5, 2017 | Giving Back
By Brigid Morrissey In the Underhill family, volunteering with Maryhurst, a nonprofit organization that works with abused and neglected children, is a rite of passage. “We have been exposed to Maryhurst ever since we were little,” Channing Flaherty says. “I have...
by April Allman | Feb 16, 2017 | Giving Back
By Brigid Morrissey The Healing Place, wouldn’t be able to function without volunteers like Dr. Tina Simpson. In 2015 she began volunteering as a physician in the women’s clinic, and as the first gynecologist to volunteer at The Healing Place, set a plan in motion...
by April Allman | Jan 21, 2017 | Giving Back
By Brigid MorrisseyThe stark contrast between her corporate IT career and her volunteer work in social services hasn’t fazed Micki Thomas. Upon retirement from her position with Yum! Brands, Micki has beautifully transitioned into helping fellow community members who...
by April Allman | Dec 18, 2016 | Giving Back
By Megan S. WillmanFamily Scholar House helps single mothers find stability and teaches them life skills. Jasmine Wilkins, one of the FHS participants, is with her daughter Brooklyn. In 2011, Kate Brackett selected Family Scholar House (FSH) as part of her Master...
by April Allman | Nov 6, 2016 | Giving Back
By Megan Schreiber Willman A Home of the Innocents volunteer plays with one of the residents. As I drove onto the Home of the Innocents’ sprawling campus at 1100 East Market Street in Louisville, I admit I was surprised by its size. I had heard about this agency...
by April Allman | Oct 23, 2016 | Giving Back
By Megan S. WillmanEach signature Hope Scarves bow is tied by a volunteer. I never cease to be amazed by the strength of others and the ways in which one person can start a movement toward positive change. Lara MacGregor is one of those people. She has stage IV...
