It is amazing how often we have preconceived ideas of who lives around us, and assume they are just like us. One of the services we offer to our church partners is a pre-assessment demographic overview of their neighborhood. A recent church leader new to the Neighborhood 360 Assessment said, “I had no idea our […]
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Blurb: We’re all tired of dealing with the pandemic. Everywhere we look we’re reminded of the very big effect this microscopic virus has had on us and the world. The world of education is one of the hardest-hit. Whether the next few months will bring further restrictions or increasing freedoms is not yet known. What we do know is that we are called to be ready for ministry in every circumstance. What will it take to get students back on track–especially those who already struggle to learn without a pandemic to deal with? Read on to learn more. […]
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It is never the wrong time to start doing good for the sake of your neighbors. If your community lacks free resources for healthcare, consider health education class, a drive-through event, or a one-day health clinic at your church. […]
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Like much of the world, Seed to Oaks and Job One have felt the weight of 2020, and its many challenges, on their shoulders. Nevertheless, our mission to help job candidates through a narrowing job market, pandemic lay-offs, and the difficult process to receive unemployment benefits prevailed. Prior to the full COVID-19 restrictions, Job One […]
While meeting with a pastor a few months ago and explaining that we recommend using lay leaders to oversee the neighborhood assessment process, he initially expressed concern because they have had difficulty trying to get “volunteers”. Using our philosophy, we don’t see the lay leaders as volunteers, but as empowered leaders who are committing themselves […]
An answer to the question, “How do we help our struggling schools and students?” has arrived. Read more about how our new and comprehensive Beyond Tutoring program can put you on the front lines of educational transformation in your neighborhood. […]
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In 2019, Ashley Giles, APRN, was ready to serve her community through Seed to Oaks, but she didn’t know exactly how she might fit with existing initiatives. Ashley did not let that uncertainty stop her, she contacted Whole Health to let us know she was interested in helping, but she didn’t know what that might […]
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Job One is expanding into church across Louisville, and soon, the country. Let us help you wow your neighbors with a Job One resume program at your church. Contact us now to learn more and make the investment in your community. […]
What a great way to prepare for 2021. Sojourn Carlisle has completed their Neighborhood 360 Assessment and are now preparing how to best serve their neighbors. Before they started the process they anticipated they would uncover the issues of addiction, poverty, and crime, but what stood out to them was the more they met with their neighbors, the more they realized the need for relationships. Sojourn Carlisle now sees the amazing opportunity for a church to make a difference in the lives of those around them. While helping meet real needs they can start small and do so by “Loving their neighbors as themselves”. […]
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Everyone knows that tutoring works. But can it help fill the vast learning gaps that will be left behind by the pandemic? Will the students who need it most have access? How can your church position itself to be a part of the rescue mission for struggling students in your community? Read on to find out. […]