Investing in Impact: $100,000 in Grants Awarded to Local Nonprofits

At Park Community, building thriving communities isn’t just part of our mission—it’s what we do every day. That’s why we’re proud to share Park Community Credit Union Foundation’s most recent Pathways to Prosperity program grants! 

The Foundation awarded a total of $100,000 in grants to 11 outstanding nonprofit organizations across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.  These grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, will support projects that promote financial wellbeing, education, and thriving communities—helping individuals and families gain access to resources that empower them to grow and thrive. 

These nonprofits are leading change in areas like food insecurity, education, healthcare, and opportunities for people with disabilities. From financial literacy classes for young mothers to summer enrichment programs for youth, each project is creating meaningful, lasting results. 

Meet the Pathways to Prosperity Grant Recipients: 

  • Adelante Hispanic Achievers – College and career readiness programs for Latinx students and their families 
  • ChooseWell Communities – Stable housing, personalized support services, financial education, community integration opportunities, mental health care and family reunification assistance for families recovering from addiction. 
  • Family Community Clinic – Medical, dental, and behavioral health care for uninsured individuals 
  • FoodChain – Food and outreach services for individuals experiencing food insecurity 
  • Kendyl and Friends Foundation – Recreation and social activities for individuals with special needs tailored to their abilities and interests 
  • Marafiki Center – Language interpretation and support programs for the African refugee community 
  • Redline Performing Arts – Summer enrichment program with professional arts training, scholarships, housing, and meals for young adults  in West Louisville 
  • SOS International – Free mobility aids for low-income or unhoused community members with disabilities to reduce barriers to employment, education, job training, social services and community engagement 
  • Step by Step Inc. – Financial literacy classes for young single mothers on topics including securing stable employment, avoiding predatory lending, and budgeting 
  • Sunrise Children’s Services – Foster care recruitment so that children who have experienced trauma and harm can be placed in safe, child-friendly homes 
  • Zora’s Cradle – life skills and financial literacy programs for pregnant and postpartum women and their families so they can manage their finances with confidence 

Since its launch in 2019, the Foundation has given over $580,000 to nonprofits that are transforming lives and creating opportunity, stability, and hope in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.  

You Can Help Us Do Even More 

We’re able to invest in these vital nonprofits and projects thanks to the support of more than 400 donors who believe in the Foundation’s mission. You can join Park Community Foundation’s family of donors and help build a brighter future in our own communities. Whether you make a one-time or recurring gift, round up purchases with your debit card, give through your Donor Advised Fund, or include the Foundation in your will, every gift makes a difference.  

Become a Friend of the Foundation and help us continue building a more vibrant community – for everyone. Learn more.

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