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Philanthropy and the Power of the Trim Tab

Published on November 8, 2023

Betty Sallengs, Vice President of Philanthropy, shares how we can all make minor shifts that produce major results and lasting impact.

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Eating Through the Holidays

Published on November 4, 2023

Thanksgiving officially starts the holiday season. Our Health and Wellness Coach, DeNisha Harbinson, wrote a blog of tips for eating through the holidays.

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A Look Back to Our Beginnings

Published on October 18, 2023

Family Scholar House has a rich history, originating in 1995 as an organization for Louisvillian mothers, then known as Project Women. Individuals from the 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 joined together with the vision to support single mothers pursuing post-secondary education.

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Keneysha Cowden’s Story: A FSH Alumni

Published on October 18, 2023

Our participants are the reason we do our work. Anytime there is an opportunity to spotlight a participant or graduate, we will always take it. Keneysha Cowden, a former Family Scholar House resident, graduate, and current support shared her story as the keynote speaker for the Home for Hope Gala. This is her story.

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Program Highlight: Health & Wellness

Published on September 15, 2023

DeNisha, our Health & Wellness Coach keeps our families and staff focused on making healthy choices and daily movement. DeNisha creates meal plans, discussees stress management tools & customizes workouts. Check out her tips for how to stay on track with your fitness and how she motivates the participants. Tell us your best tips in the comments.

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Back to School in the Eyes of a Participant: Cishella

Published on August 14, 2023

Back-to-school season is upon us. Regardless of if you have school-age children, you can feel the city abuzz with the prospects of new teachers, new lessons, and new sneakers. This blog highlights what the back-to-school season looks like for a student parent.

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