If you've ever been short of money to make your budget, imagine the plate of Louisville nonprofits who struggle to provide more benefits with less funds. Whether you talking about Louisville Dare to Care or organizations for the arts, that needs are always greater than what's available for operations or expansion. Imagine the delight over the last few weeks that some nonprofits must have felt upon receiving a large influx of money.
In Old Louisville, the Filson Historical Society hopes to expand its campus and connect a planned new building with the old Ferguson Mansion on S. 3rd St. the current home of the society. So far, the project has secured $4.2 million in pledges but needs more. Recently, James Graham Brown Foundation offered the historical society a $1 million challenge grant. For every two dollars pledged, the foundation will donate two dollars up to $1 million. This could put the society within $3 million of its $10 million goal.
When the Crescent Hill Woman's Club closed, former members sold the building to the National Fast pitch Coaches Association back in May, 2012. Former members donated over $324,000 of the $350,000 sale to a variety of Louisville organizations. The list of lucky donors included United Crescent Hill Ministries; Portland Avenue Community Trust; Family & Children’s Place, St. Anthony’s Outreach Center, Botanica for a proposed botanical gardens with a children’s area; Maryhurst, for abused and neglected girls; Center for Women and Families; and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. The University of Louisville received a $1000 donation for processing the receipt of old club scrap books and records into the University archives. The club closed as membership waned, but the final gesture of donating funds to good causes was in line with its almost 100 year history.
Though any no-profit would love to receive a huge donation, many would welcome a hand from Louisville citizens. Community volunteering helps filled budget gaps for many organizations, while providing volunteers with the satisfaction they have helped others. Here are some organizations who have recently requested a help hand via the Courier Journal, which recently published a list of needed volunteers.
· Animal House Adoption Center needs volunteers to help care for animals offers short-term shelter and provide help in the office answering phones and doing clerical work. Call 574 – 5556.
· American Cancer Society needs drivers to show for cancer patients to and from appointments. Call 560 – 6035.
· Kids Against Hunger – Louisville always needs money and volunteers but also needs warehouse space, tables, a document shredder, a first aid kit and more. Call 459 – 9199.
· Home of the Innocence needs help with Chef Laurent Geroli’s Big Ol’ Backyard BBQ this coming Saturday. Call 596 – 1031.
· Long Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to visit nursing home patients. Call 637 – 9786.
· Lighthouse residential maternity home needs help with inside and outside maintenance plus appliances and sundries. They also need mentors. Call Nancy at 897 – 1655.
Even if you don't have a few thousand dollars to pass on to these nonprofits, you can do your part by reaching out and helping. Whatever your interest is, there is an organization that needs your help in stretching the resources to serve Louisville.
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