Sowing Seeds with Faith

• About: Sowing Seeds with Faith is dedicated to supporting families through mentoring programs, educational initiatives, and food assistance. They often host events that include holiday meals and family-friendly gatherings that encourage community bonding.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Families can volunteer to help distribute food, assist at community events, or contribute to holiday-specific activities like food drives. Kids can participate by helping pack food boxes or creating holiday cards to include with meal deliveries.
• Contact: Sowing Seeds With Faith

Change Today, Change Tomorrow

• About: Change Today, Change Tomorrow (CTCT) is a grassroots organization focused on addressing food insecurity, educational equity, and public health in underserved communities. Their programs support children, families, and individuals across Louisville.
• Volunteer Opportunities: CTCT’s Feed the West initiative is a fantastic chance for families to volunteer together, helping sort and distribute fresh groceries and essentials to families in need. During the holidays, they may also run special drives for gifts and warm clothing, which kids can help assemble and distribute.
• Contact: CTCT

The Hope Buss

• About: Known for its bright yellow school bus, The Hope Buss travels throughout Louisville, offering resources and support directly to the communities that need them most. This includes food distribution, clothing, and housing assistance.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Families can help with the organization’s community outreach, including holiday meal distribution, and collecting and organizing winter clothes and blankets for donation. Kids can help by handing out items and sharing holiday cheer with recipients.
• Contact: The Hope Buss

Family Scholar House

• About: Family Scholar House works to end the cycle of poverty by providing resources, education, and housing to single parents and families. Their mission extends beyond the holidays but takes on special meaning this time of year.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Families can volunteer to help with gift-wrapping events, donation sorting, and assembling holiday care packages. This is a great way for children to see the impact of their contributions and learn the importance of kindness and community support.
• Contact: Family Scholar House Website  

Black Birth Justice 

• About: This holiday season, families can support Black maternal health and justice by volunteering with organizations dedicated to addressing disparities and advocating for equity. These groups work to ensure better health outcomes for Black mothers and babies, often organizing events to uplift the community.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Families can assemble care packages for new moms, donate essential baby supplies, or assist with resource distribution at community events. Kids can help create handmade holiday cards or wrap gifts for families in need.

• Contact: Black Birth Justice

Tips for Family Volunteering

• Sign Up Early: Holiday volunteer opportunities fill up quickly, so register as soon as possible.
• Prepare Kids for the Experience: Discuss the importance of giving back, and explain what to expect during the activity.

This holiday season, volunteering together can be a heartwarming experience that instills valuable lessons of empathy, kindness, and gratitude. Whether you’re preparing meals, donating gifts, or simply spending time with others, there’s no better way to bring joy to the community and create lasting family memories.