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Our Mission
The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency.
Each year, we serve residential and nonresidential student parents and their children with a comprehensive, holistic continuum of care that meets them where they are and empowers them toward their educational, career and family goals. Our residential families have experienced persistent poverty, unstable housing and, most often, domestic violence.
We also serve students, student parents and former foster youth, as they prepare for careers by getting the education they need for the workforce. Whether it is a one-time call or ongoing support, we can help. Our programs and services are responsive to the needs of individuals and families and are provided for all ages.
What started in 1995 as a small program specific to Louisville, Kentucky has since expanded to serve other communities in the Commonwealth, in the region, and across the country. We honor our history and the visionaries from Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Sisters of Loretto, Dominican Sisters of Peace, Sisters of the Good Shepherd and Sisters of Mercy.
In the state, Family Scholar House works directly with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) to provide outreach activities for all students. However, growth of our program is not limited to Kentucky. As part of our expansion, we have added physical locations and staff in new communities. Further with the technology available, Family Scholar House is able to serve those who need us virtually, regardless of where they are located. We want to help. We believe post-secondary education, in all forms from college to credentialing, is essential for career-track employment. Our wrap-around services are designed to help people achieve that for their own benefit and for the wellbeing of families and communities.
Earlier this month, at Wine Women & Shoes, attendees were inspired by yet another Family Scholar House graduate success story. Here’s the video they got to see, highlighting Dr. Niah Gilmore’s journey and showing how far hard work, faith, persistence — and support at a crucial time — can take you. Many thanks to our media sponsor, WLKY, for creating this video and for their generous support of Wine Women & Shoes. ... See MoreSee Less
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Goodwill Industries of Kentucky becomes first statewide employer to join KCTCS’ Education First Employer program
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Goodwill is dedicated to providing tuition reimbursement benefits to its employees, along with various programs and initiatives aimed at education and skills training to increase workforce participati...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here’s a 90-second blast through Wine Women & Shoes Louisville from two weeks ago. And here’s a reminder: if you didn’t have the opportunity to buy a chance on our Café Appliance Dream Kitchen raffle — you’re in luck! You can still grab one of the 200 raffle tickets for just $50.
The lucky winner will get to choose from matte white, matte black, or stainless appliances, and select brushed bronze, brushed copper, brushed black or stainless hardware. So don’t delay and miss out! Get your chance to win here: familyscholarhouse.ejoinme.org/2025tickets ... See MoreSee Less
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