Louisville native Joe Roehrig began his career as a mechanical engineer, first serving three years in the U.S. Air Force then 20 years as an engineer. The St. Xavier High School and University of Notre Dame graduate decided to change gears and went back to school earning a … [Read more...] about Comforting Through Touch
Volunteering
Feeding The Community
For Louisville native John Zickel, the COVID pandemic brought an opportunity to make a difference in the community. It started when John’s wife, Christine, saw a Facebook post from the newly formed nonprofit Feed Louisville asking for volunteers willing to pick up food donations … [Read more...] about Feeding The Community
Community Supported Agriculture – Eat Fresh And Support The Local Food Economy
It’s Ky Proud CSA Week (February 20-24), and a great time to learn all about Community Supported Agriculture. Let’s dive in! It is no secret that eating fresh produce is a good decision for your health. But did you know that it can also be a good decision for your community? … [Read more...] about Community Supported Agriculture – Eat Fresh And Support The Local Food Economy
A Woman On A Lifelong Mission
Volunteering has been a way of life for 82-year-old Jane Emke. A third-generation member of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), she has been active in the organization for 52 years. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1940, she moved to Louisville in 1967 when her … [Read more...] about A Woman On A Lifelong Mission
Volunteering: “I can do that.”
When you lay your head on your pillow tonight you may not think too much about your bed, but Tom Recktenwald does. He thinks about all the children in our city who don’t have a bed to sleep in each night. As president of the Louisville West Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Tom … [Read more...] about Volunteering: “I can do that.”