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"The greatest cruelty is our casual blindness to the despair of others."

- J. Michael Straczynski’s Midnight Nation

CHARITY

"The greatest cruelty is our casual blindness to the despair of others."

- J. Michael Straczynski’s Midnight Nation
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CHARITIES

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Address: 2714 Oak Level Road, Benton, KY 42025        Phone: (270) 527-1071

This project was inspired by the growing need of the children of our community who are misplaced due to poor choices of their parents.  Child Protective Services removes many children each year  who are victims of abuse and neglect by their parents or caregivers.  When children are removed from their home most end up with nothing of their own.  They lose their toys and clothes, their home, and their parents. Although we cannot replace all they lost, we can help make their lives a little brighter.  Bags of Love help provide items for the immediate needs of these children.  Our handmade quilt, duffel bag and contents are often the only item they possess. All children who are removed from their homes are victims. Bags of Love provides one small way to help ease the pain and let them know that they are loved. With your help and the help of our community, we can provide a “bag of love” to each child. www.facebook.com/BAGS-OF-LOVE-271627749598/

Address: 2501 Kentucky Ave, Paducah KY 42003       Phone: 270-575-2871

Donations allow Baptist Health Paducah to enhance patient services. They also help programs that tend to the emotional and spiritual needs of Baptist patients. These include support groups, outreach for stroke and cancer patients and their caregivers, staff education and other requests that may make the patient’s stay more comfortable. SupportBaptistHealth.org/Paducah

Address: 2920 Lone Oak Rd #3, Paducah, KY     Phone: (800) 411-7602

Beyond Uganda is a non profit based out of Paducah, KY that serves to Educate children, Empower women and Embrace community in Eastern Uganda. beyonduganda.org

Address: 22 Barington Circle, Paducah, KY 42003

Book for Hope, Inc., is a 501 (C)(3) charitable childhood cancer organization. They raise childhood cancer awareness, financially help families with a child actively in cancer treatment in KY, S. IL, Northern TN, and donate to childhood cancer research. www.bookforhope.org

CHARITIES

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Address: 100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003  Phone: (270) 450-4444 

The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center is defined by the needs of the people it serves. Those parameters include:

A regional, multiple-use facility with adequate space for public and private events of all types. Superb staging and acoustics for a wide variety of entertainment, cultural and education programming.

The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center is located in downtown Paducah and overlooks the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. It also has become a significant component of the existing revitalization of Paducah’s downtown area. The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. https://thecarsoncenter.org

Address: 1003 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071  Phone: (270) 761-0164

CASA by the Lakes recruits, trains, and supports quality volunteers whose mission is to advocate for the timely and safe placement of abused children. CASAbythelakes.org

Address: 6075 Clinton Rd, Paducah, KY 42001  Phone: (270) 554-4040

Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help individuals grow and develop through recreational activities with horses. It is our mission to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities, while on a horse. Our state of the art facility sits on 22 acres of beautifully groomed pastures. The rolling country side provides a relaxing environment that some might consider therapy in itself. CCTRA has become a home away from home for students, parents, volunteers and all who visit. We encourage you to visit and see firsthand all we have to offer!  www.cassidyscause.org cassidyscause.org

Address: 1921 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone: (270) 442-2925

The mission of the non-profit, volunteer organization, Charity League, Inc.  is raising funds for Easter Seals West Kentucky and assisting other local non-profits that support the health, welfare and general care of women and children. While creating a legacy of friendship and passion for our community, our primary purpose is to financially assist Easter Seals West Kentucky. https://www.paducahcharityleague.com

Address: 1118 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone: (270) 443-1440

The mission of Child Watch Counseling and Advocacy Center is to provide children and families in Western KY with education, advocacy, and treatment that prevents child abuse, encourages family stability, promotes healthy relationships, enhances individual well-being, and cultivates safe, nurturing communities. childwatchcac.org

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Check A Vet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing Veteran suicide. Their mission focuses on two key efforts. First, they offer free, anonymous peer-to-peer support groups at the community level, endorsed by U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Representative James Comer. This initiative has gained national attention through media outlets like Fox News and One America News Network. Second, they raise public awareness, encouraging civilians to connect with the Veterans in their lives.

Check A Vet also provides training on suicide prevention, equipping individuals with the knowledge to support Veterans. In partnership with the VA’s Regional Suicide Prevention Teams, they track local data to measure the effectiveness of their programs. Unlike many nonprofits that provide services like housing and therapy, Check A Vet is solely focused on suicide prevention, using proven models from the WHO, CDC, SAMHSA, and VA. Their team includes experts in mental health and a former Acting Secretary of Defense, ensuring innovative, evidence-based approaches to preventing Veteran suicide. checkavet.org

Address: 333 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone: (270) 442-8622

The Community Foundation of West Kentucky is a public charity which builds endowed funds for individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Annually the Community Foundation grants more than $1.5 million back into the local community. Two of its signature events are the Fun Walk for Charities (former the Fund Run) where $100,000 is given away in matching funds. The other is the Philanthropy 360 Event where community grants are disbursed.  www.cfwestky.org

Casting for Recovery (CfR) provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. CfR’s retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life, and experience healing connections with other women and nature. The retreats are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery. For over 25 years, women from all walks ft life have benefitted from CfR’s inspiring program model. castingforrecovery.org

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Address: 222 Kentucky Ave, Suite 2, Paducah, KY     Phone: (270) 564-7714

Dice Alliance is 501c3 non-profit youth outreach that uses board, tabletop, and role playing games to bring kids together and teach them leadership, teamwork, and problem solving skills as well as fostering relationships with peers and mentors. Dice Alliance is partnered with The Zone youth outreach center at Four Rivers Behavioral Health to provide services to participants. dicealliance.org

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Address: 2229 Mildred St     Phone: (270) 444-9680

Address: 801 N 29th St     Phone: (270) 444-9687      child development center

Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. https://www.easterseals.com/westkentucky/?referrer=https://www.google.com

The Empty Bowls project is a national grassroots phenomenon that occurs in approximately 400 different communities around the country every year. In each community, artists, students, and everybody else who wants to, makes bowls- hundreds of bowls- and donates them to the project! In each community restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops donate food and beverage to the cause.
On the day when all of these donations meet in one place, the participating public purchases a ticket that offers them the opportunity to choose any one of the 100’s of bowls that were donated and then have that bowl filled by the any one of the restaurants for a wonderful lunch. All of the proceeds of the event are then donated to fight local hunger.
In 2016, this event will take place at the Convention Center from 11:30am to 2pm on February 20th, 2016. We plan on having 1700 bowls made and contributed and offered for sale at $15 each… After we pay our bills, we, as a community, can write a check for around $23,000 to the Community Kitchen- an open kitchen that serves free meals each day, 5 days a week… they are serving somewhere around 70,000 meals a year to people who live here in Paducah, people whose bowls are empty more often than we should be comfortable with. What a wonderful way for us all to push back the borders of hunger where we live- in our own home town. You can support the Paducah project in a few different ways: if you have a restaurant, consider donating your expertise to the effort; if you make bowls, make some and drop them off at Terra Cottage Ceramics, 514 N. 7th St.; if you can hold a brush, come to Terra Cottage and help glaze the bowls that are already made; you could be a volunteer before and on the day of the event, (there’s lots to do!)  www.terracottageceramics.com

Address: 982 Eastern Parkway Louisville, KY 40217     Phone: (502) 637-4440 or (866) 275-1078

The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.
www.efky.orgm

CHARITIES

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Address: P.O. Box 3202, Paducah KY, 42002    

Families on the Spectrum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on the family aspect of Autism. Their board of directors is comprised of individuals with a link to autism who are truly passionate about helping others. It is the group’s mission to provide support and community outreach for families affected by Autism. Their goal is to focus on families in hopes of building connections and lifelong bonds with other families in Western Kentucky. familiesonthespectrumky.org

Address: 827 Joe Clifton Dr, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone: (270) 443-4838

Family Service Society provides assistance to residents of Paducah/McCracken County in need by assisting with basic needs such as food, clothing, prescription medications, emergency dental, utility assistance, personal hygiene items, household goods and Christmas food assistance. www.FamilyServiceSociety.com

Address: PO Box 7295 Paducah, KY 42002     Phone:(270) 408-1366

Freedom Forever Ministries exists to serve God by evangelizing the lost and offering hope in prisons and beyond through Christ-centered teaching.. www.freedomforeverministries.com

CHARITIES

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Address: 711 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 443-8704

Girl scouts of Kentuckiana builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. https://www.gskentuckiana.org

Address: 2560 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003     Phone:(270) 554-9298

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kentucky whose mission is to help people with disabilities or other disadvantages achieve and maintain employment to gain a better quality of life. https://www.goodwillky.org

Contact: susan@paducahbank.com

Guess Anti-Bullying Foundation exists to provide education and resources to our schools, our parents, and to our community about the impact bullying has on the bully, the bullied, and to the quality of life measurements of our state. https://guessantibullying.com

CHARITIES

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Address: 1101 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 442-1166

Hope Unlimited Crisis Pregnancy Center began in 1989 when several concerned citizens saw others experiencing unplanned pregnancies with no place to go for help. The ministry has grown considerably since that time into what it is today. Now, Hope Unlimited Family Care Center supports and empowers the entire family, assisting women with pregnancy tests and prenatal medical services, engaging fathers in the parenting process and educating school-aged youth. Free and confidential services are available from Hope Unlimited Family Care Center’s Metropolis and Paducah centers. Hope Unlimited Family Care Center receives no federal funding. Instead, the centers’ doors stay open because of the many businesses, churches and individuals who support us. https://hopeunlimitedfcc.org

Address: 2330 Ohio St, Paducah, KY 42003     Phone:(270) 443-3634

The Housing Authority of Paducah was established on July 18, 1938 in accordance with the US Housing Act of 1937 and KRS 80. The Housing Authority of Paducah is committed to providing housing opportunities of all types to low and moderate income families. We administer 868 units of traditional subsidized rental units as well as offer homes for purchase at our Heritage Place site and other locations around the community. We also assist our residents by developing and offering programs to help them achieve self-sufficiency through education and employment. An on-site day care at the Elmwood community has been established to serve the child care needs of our residents. We have a strong elderly community and administer activity programs designed for our senior residents. Youth services and programs are available for our younger residents. The Housing Authority offers housing alternatives without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. We invite you to consider the Housing Authority of Paducah when making your housing choice. www.paducahhousing.com

Address: 4777 Alben Barkley Dr, Paducah, KY     Phone: 270-437-4095

Our vision at Heartland Ministries Radio is to lift up the name of Jesus and encourage the body of believers. We are able to do that through the three radio ministries of WVHM, Elevate FM, and Thrive FM. Financial support from businesses, churches, and individuals are needed to keep this ministry alive and strong. If you would like more information about financially supporting one of our stations, please call 800-467-4095, or donate online at wvhm.org or thrivefm88.com. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of people, because it matters what you listen to.

Address: 2219 Hovekamp Rd, Paducah, KY     Phone: 270-898-4464

The Hugs Project of Western Kentucky Inc proudly supports the brave men and women serving in the Middle East. If anyone knows someone deployed, they encourage sharing the information so a care package can be sent from home. Supporters can help by donating through Amazon Smile or Kroger, selecting them as the chosen charity, or via PayPal and Facebook. Every donation goes directly toward supporting the troops. They are not affiliated with other organizations, and donations made elsewhere will not reach them. Although they are part of The Hugs Project in Oklahoma, contributions to that group stay local. facebook.com/HugsProjectWKY

Supporting families that are adopting or fostering by offering financial help through grants and scholarships.

Connecting families with each other for community as well as with Gospel-centered care that can provide encouragement for navigating the challenges and joys that come with foster care and adoption.

Engaging the world around us by sharing what we do and locking arms with those that share the same mission.

hopethatbindsministries@gmail.com

CHARITIES

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Address: 222 Kentucky Ave suite 7, Paducah, KY 42003    Phone: (863) 514-9555

A 501(c)(3) corporation and a Christ-centered ministry that has been serving Central Florida since 2009 and expanded to Western Kentucky in 2017. Our mission is to establish strong relationships, provide continual discipleship and guidance while modeling Christ to the community, single mothers and families of fatherless youth through sports camps, hunting retreats, meeting the needs of families, and educating, encouraging and empowering the body of Christ to reach fatherless youth through whatever platform and passion God has entrusted to them. www.idolsaside.com
CHARITIES

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Address: 1195 Wing Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303     Phone:(270) 684-7291

Our programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities. https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/114735/26

CHARITIES

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Address: 3360 Wayne Sullivan Drive, Paducah, KY 42003     Phone:(270) 443-9474

Pairing quality care with the latest advances, KentuckyCare offers medical services in South Western Kentucky for every member of your family. We’re committed to you and your health, and we aim to provide the most effective, compassionate care possible to reflect this commitment daily. We also offer a range of services, including behavioral health, women’s health, and primary care, regardless of your ability to pay. Extending over three decades, this tradition of care and trust defines our work and lets us focus on what matters most: your health. https://www.kentuckycare.net

Address: 701 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001

Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communites. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, fee the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. paducahkiwanis.com/about

CHARITIES

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Phone: 270-366-2188

Labor of Love is a non profit that works to provide accessible, affordable healthcare for the women and children of Uganda. laborofloveuganda.org

Phone: 270-443-4743 (men) 270-448-0961 (women)

Christ-centered recovery program for those dealing with life-controlling addictions. Starting in 2004 in Paducah, Ky., the program has served more than 2,000 people. Since they began tracking client statistics in 2013, their graduates maintained a 63 percent success rate of sobriety after one year. Each year, about 200 people benefit from the 12-step Celebrate Recovery program, structured lifestyle changes, Bible study, counseling, volunteer service at community organizations, job skills training, and employment. Their long-term residential and non-residential program relies on a staff of 42, including many graduates of the program, and around 70+ volunteers, as well as contracted professional counseling services. They are a nonprofit organization, depending on charitable donations for most of our budget. Their clients come primarily from Western Kentucky. lifelinerecoverycenter.org

Address: 131 Hospital Drive, Salem, KY 42078

Livingston Hospital Foundation is here to serve you, your loved ones, your friends and your neighbors by helping to bring you quality, compassionate care at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services. Through generous gifts from area businesses, community groups and friends like you can help our Livingston Hospital continue to advance our programs, services, technology and facilities.  Your support will help assure that the excellent care we count on today will continue for many tomorrows.

270-444-8183

LivWell Community Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health and support services, education, and advocacy, as related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and viral hepatitis. Quality health care is provided to persons living with HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases and support services are provided to HIV clients. Prevention education and testing are provided to all clients, their families, and the community at large.  Within the community, we strive to prevent new infections of HIV and STI’s and reduce the stigma associated with these various diseases by promoting awareness, acceptance, and equality.

Address: 650 Denver Avenue, Paducah, KY

Lone Oak Lions have served our community since 1948 when a group of civic-minded men chartered the Lone Oak Lions Club. Since then, members have supported the community through countless hours of volunteer services and hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations. e-clubhouse.org/sites/lone_oak_ky

Paducah Address: 1605 N Friendship Rd, Paducah, KY      Mayfield Address: 333 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 

24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-928-7273

Lotus is Kentucky’s regional children’s advocacy and sexual assault center serving all 8 counties of the Purchase Area. They are committed to serving all survivors and do not discriminate against anyone on any basis. Help. Heal. Grow. hopehealgrow.org & facebook.com/hopehealgrow/

 

Address: 1530 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003        Phone Number: (270) 444-2387

Lourdes Foundation strives to make lives better and communities stronger, with a special emphasis on those who are poor or under-served. We raise charitable funds for the not-for-profit programs and facilities of Lourdes Hospital such as the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center, the Lourdes Women’s Center, and community outreach programs. You can help to ensure care for those most at risk, advance the level of healthcare in your neighborhood, enhance education for caregivers, and support community health programs. https://foundation.mercy.com/paducah/

CHARITIES

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Address: P.O. Box 7802 Paducah, KY 42002     Phone: (270) 331-9288

Made to Stay is a non-profit, membership organization that enables seniors (and disabled adults) to remain in their own homes as long as they can safely do so.  We have volunteers who provide transportation to those who can no longer drive and we can help with small things around the home.  We do not provide any kind of personal care or sitting services.  Our greatest need is for volunteers.

www.madetostay.org

Market House Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission s to develop and share the creative potential of the people of our region through theatre and the performing arts.

270-444-6828

Address: 198 Old Symsonia Road, Benton, KY     Phone: 270-527-1327

To provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with opportunities to lead full and meaningful lives through training, support, and loving concern. m-c-e-c.org

Address: 1100 N 12th St, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 575-0021

Religious organization https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marthas-Vineyard/126070010782051

Address: 4000 Coleman Rd, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 443-5923

The McCracken County Humane Society strives to maintain a facility that promotes and provides a healthy, safe-living environment for unwanted but adoptable, owner surrender animals. mccrackenhumane.org

MHDCC in the only certified domestic violence program in the Purchase Area Development District. Along with a 24 bed emergency shelter, the MHDCC offers a variety of intervention and prevention programs. The Purchase Area Development District is made up of the 8 most western counties in the state of Kentucky: Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken. https://merrymanhouse.org

Address: P.O. Box 585, Paducah, Kentucky 42002

We are a 501c3 organization started by Lisa Lauck to help lost/found pets, rescue, rehome, humane treatment and general animal advocacy. facebook.com/MissingBella/info

Address: 403 Maple St, Murray, KY     Phone: (270) 753-4059

The Murray Art Guild, established in 1967, is a community based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting arts enrichment.  We welcome participants of all ages and abilities.  Our programming promotes awareness of the visual arts for the community and provides a creative work environment for artists. https://www.murrayartguild.org/

Address: 607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY     Phone: (270) 753-0929

Our mission is to support the mature population in our community to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being so they can lead independent, fulfilling lives. “Adding Life to Years and Years to Life” murrayseniorcenter.org

CHARITIES

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Address: 304 S 17th St, Paducah, KY 42003     Phone:(270) 558-5173

 

NAMI educates. Through its State Organizations and Affiliates, NAMI offers education programs in thousands of communities across the U.S., ensuring that hundreds of thousands of families, individuals, and educators receive the support and information they need. NAMI advocates. It shapes national public policy for people with mental illness and their families while equipping grassroots volunteer leaders with the tools and resources needed to improve mental health across all states. NAMI listens. Through its toll-free HelpLine, NAMI provides free referrals, information, and support, responding to hundreds of thousands of requests each year. NAMI leads. Public awareness events, such as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) and NAMIWalks, combat stigma and promote understanding. NAMI also works closely with reporters to ensure that the importance of mental health is widely recognized. nami.org/About-NAMI

Address: 125 Eagle Nest Dr, Paducah, KY 42003     Phone:(270) 898-1293

We believe in the power of all types of families to help individuals overcome adversity and give them the best chance to succeed. Whether it’s the family you’re born with, the one that fostered or adopted you or some other circumstance – everyone needs a family. https://www.necco.org

Address: 3311 Shaw Rd, Melber, KY 42069     Phone:(270) 674-6061

New Pathways for Children is a Christian 501(c)3 charity dedicated to rescuing children out of crisis situations and placing them in a safe and nurtuting home. https://npfc.net

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Address: P.O. Box 203. Paducah, KY  42002-0203     Phone: (270) 444-9124

Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club of Paducah, Inc’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to be all that they can be as productive, responsible and caring citizens. oscarcrossbgc.org

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Address: P.O. Box 57 Paducah, KY 42002-0057

Paducah Professional Women, Inc. is an organization dedicated to supporting women in their careers and professions. It achieves this by offering networking opportunities, professional and personal development, and educational programs focused on women’s issues. The organization’s mission centers on fostering mutual support among women in both their personal lives and the community. paducahprofessionalwomen.org

Address: 1237 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 575-3400

Paducah’s Community Kitchen shares the love of Christ through its service to others. It is not a soup kitchen or a clothing closet but an organization dedicated to ensuring that food is available to anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances. As a Christ-centered nonprofit, it is supported by volunteers and the generous donations from individuals, families, churches, businesses, and charitable foundations. Together, they help make Paducah, Kentucky, a wonderful place to live and a community that shares God’s love with others. paducahcommunitykitchen.org

Address: 402 Legion Dr, Paducah, KY 42003     Phone:(270) 442-6795

The Paducah Cooperative Ministry seeks to do God’s work with human hands by bringing together individuals and resources to respond to basic human needs and conditions in McCracken County.https://www.paducahcoopministry.org

Address: 2425 S. 25th St. Paducah, KY 42003     Phone: (270) 442-5437

Paducah Day Nursery and Learning Center (PDNLC) provides a safe, nurturing environment tailored to meet the individual needs of children and their families. With a focus on the whole child, PDNLC utilizes a variety of educational resources to support social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The center’s vision is to ensure that every child receives a safe, supportive, and personalized educational experience to help them reach their full potential. paducahday.com/about

Address: 100 Fountain Ave #207     Phone: (270) 444-2060

At Habitat for Humanity, we build. We build because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. More than building homes, we build communities, we build hope and we build the opportunity for families to help themselves. www.paducahhabitat.org

 

Address: 185 County Park Rd, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 442-0969

Our mission is to provide opportunity for the “young at heart” to meet and enjoy a wide variety of social, educational, health, and recreational activities and programs and to promote the positive aspects of aging to them, their families, and the community at large. https://www.facebook.com/paducahmooselodge285

Address: (Board Room at Lourdes Hospital) 1530 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003

Rotaract Paducah meets the first Monday of each month from 6-7 p.m.

The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. paducahrotaract.wordpress.com

Address: 401 Walter Jetton Blvd Bld 4, Paducah, KY | Phone: 270-444-0065

The mission of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra is to bring the rewards of great music to a growing and diverse regional audience.  As the orchestra-in-residence at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, the PSO encompasses a wide range of ensembles, including the PSO Professional Orchestra, an auditioned adult Symphony Chorus, a Children’s & Youth Chorus, a Summer Music Camp, as well as several other Music Education Programs and Services.

Volunteering for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra is an enriching and exciting experience. The PSO could not function as it does without the generous help of its passionate volunteers. There are many opportunities, from help with specific events to office help to parent volunteering for our education ensembles. Each and every volunteer is greatly appreciated and anyone interested is welcome! If you would like to volunteer for the PSO, please go to https://paducahsymphony.org/donate or call 270-444-0065www.PaducahSymphony.org

We are a mental health service located in Lone Oak.

The Papillion Center is a faith-based, not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) therapeutic center utilizing different techniques to bring about hope and healing to children and families in hard places.

Our goal is to assist and walk by your side no matter the difficulty or crisis you are facing. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and group therapy.

Our work is based on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and The Connected Child (Purvis & Cross.)

Address: P.O. Box 594, Paducah, KY 42002

The Police Foundation of Paducah McCracken County is a public-private partnership aimed at supporting the Police Department in fostering positive relationships within the community. Its goals include funding initiatives to improve officer proficiency and safety, as well as providing law enforcement equipment and technology to enhance public safety and the quality of life in the City of Paducah. paducahpolicefoundation.org

Address: 1002 Medical Center Cir, Mayfield, KY 42066     Phone:(270) 247-7171

The Purchase Area Development District (PADD) offers a diverse collection of services, touching every aspect of life in the Purchase Region. Located in the far-west Kentucky, PADD services include programs for human support, community infrastructure planning, economic development, and special projects – – the blending of these offerings provides a well-rounded approach to meeting the current and future needs of our region.
The PADD is governed by those we serve. Our board of directors includes judge/executives, mayors, and citizen members from the eight counties Purchase Region, including Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, and McCracken. Over 250 community members actively participate in committees and task forces that provide input and guidance to the program areas they support. Funding for these programs is provided through a blending of federal, state, and local funding sources.

The Purchase ADD is one in a network of 15 area development districts serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These districts were formed through state legislation to assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of services. Since 1969, Kentucky Area Development Districts have evolved from conduits for regional and local economic development planning to catalysts of change in almost all aspects of life throughout the state and in our individual regions. https://www.purchaseadd.org

Our mission is to inspire wholeness, hope, love and positive expressions through the creative engagement of the arts and culture. 

https://projectspeaklife.org/

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Address: 1466 Bechtold Rd, Paducah, KY 42003     Phone:(270) 442-7921

River City Mission Homeless Shelter is a community  & faith-based organization in Paducah KY, that provides shelter to the homeless, food to the hungry, and provide opportunities for work and counseling. They strive to be, through God’s grace, an outreach to people who need assistance. www.facebook.com/rivercitymission

Rolling in Faith is a 501c(3) in Metropolis, IL. Our vision is to instill purpose, passion, and a sense of belonging to our friends with disabilities locally and around the nation. We do this locally by providing fellowship & enrichment skills to people living with disabilities through events, camps, & other training all done in a faith-based setting. https://www.rollinginfaith.com/

Address: 333 Broadway St # 408, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 442-3418

In 1915, the Rotary Club of Louisville sponsored the charter of the Paducah Rotary Club as the second club in Kentucky and 139th of the now more than 1.2 million Rotarians in 31,000 clubs located in 166 countries. The Paducah Club began with 55 men committed to service. Today the club has approximately 200 members, more than 40 of which are women.

The early members met for dinner at the Palmer House but later moved to the Irvin Cobb Hotel, where it met until October of 2008. The club now meets each Wednesday at noon at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in downtown Paducah. Members enjoy fellowship and song, and are entertained and informed by guest speakers ranging from politicians, university, business and industry leaders, and fellow Rotarians, to regional and local performing groups.

The Rotary Club of Paducah is part of District 6710, which is comprised of 60 clubs in 64 counties. Rotary members are busy people who fully and cheerfully accept the additional responsibilities of club membership. https://www.paducahrotary.org

Rotary Club of Princeton Kentucky
P.O. Box 585
Princeton, KY 42445

email: princetonrotaryclub@gmail.com

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Address: 2990 Trimble St, Paducah, KY     Phone: (270) 442-2198

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyPaducah

Address: 1035 Old N Friendship Rd, Paducah, KY     Phone: (270) 450-4219

​​​​​​Scholar House is an innovative housing model that allows parents to obtain housing, child care, and supportive services while they earn a college degree. Together, the program helps the parent reach self-sufficiency. kyhousing.org/Programs/Pages/Scholar-House

Address: 1400 H C Mathis Dr, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone:(270) 443-8579

The Senior Center of Paducah-McCracken County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the senior citizens of this area with services that will allow them to maintain their independence and dignity. paducahseniorcenter.org

Address: 982 Eastern PKWY, Louisville, Kentucky 40217     Phone: (502) 637-7363

The Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky’s mission is to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. spinabifidakentucky.org/about-spina-bifida/

Address: 1000 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone: (270) 933-1250

We strive to help children in need, both locally and around the world. starfishorphanministry.org/

Address: 3565 Lone Oak Rd, Suite 2, Paducah, KY     Phone: (270) 554-3714

Sunrise Children’s Services provides care and hope for hurting families and children through Christ-centered ministries. Since 1869, Sunrise has been at the forefront of protecting Kentucky’s children. Today, it serves as a refuge for children who have been abused and neglected, many of whom have experienced severe physical, sexual, and emotional trauma and have been removed from their homes. From the organization’s president to the direct care staff, the daily mission is to offer these children a place of refuge, hope, love, and healing. At Sunrise, children find safety, unconditional love from caring adults, and the opportunity to begin believing in the goodness of the world. sunrise.org

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Address: 516 South 12th St, Murray, KY 42071      Phone: (270) 752-0759

Towing for Toys is a 501c3 non profit charity designed to impact the children of our community who are less fortunate than their peers. Towing for Toys holds several events throughout the year to raise money and collect Toys, clothing and other necessities that are then passed on to our local family resource centers who then distribute to the families at Christmas time. Our goal is to insure that every child has the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas holiday with gifts under the tree! Our love for children and community inspired us to do something that could make a difference in a child’s life. towingfortoys.com

Address: 520 Foston Chapel Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240     Phone: (205) 535-9414

Tymeless Hearts, Inc. is devoted to providing financial and emotion support for children with congenital heart defects and their families. We have local and online support groups as well as a variety of fundraisers to help raise money to assist the families with whatever they may need . . . food, care packages, Christmas gifts, electric bills, rent/mortgage payments, travel money, lodging, etc. We also raise money to help with research as there is not yet a cure for CHDs and the cause is unknown. www.tymelesshearts.org

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Address: 2705 Olivet Church Rd, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone: (270) 554-9520

Part of the University of Kentucky and Kent State University off-campus information network. Let them connect you to UK, KSU and the world. They deliver information, education, and solutions. And they grow ideas into better communities, stronger local economies, and healthier lives. mccracken.ca.uky.edu

Address: P.O. Box 336, Eddyville, KY 42038     Phone: (812) 463-2331

We are proud to be the only dedicated bully rescue and advocacy group of Western Kentucky. It is our goal to save and rehome as many pits and bully breeds as we can. We work with local officials to build safer, more humane communities for our four legged friends. We offer spay/neuter programs for bully breeds and educate children on how respecting all life makes communities better for all. We stand against dog fighting. We offer food for animals in need. We support our local shelters to lower the euthanasia rate of bullies. During summer months we have community pack walks in surrounding towns. We also host Pit Bull Awareness Day in October. Please check us out on Facebook and join the largest Western Kentucky rescue organization. With you we can make a bigger difference. We are a 501c3 accredited rescue.
Follows us on twitter and instagram along with Facebook. www.unchainedloveinc.org

Address: 333 Broadway St #502, Paducah, KY 42001      Phone: (270) 442-1691

The United Way of Western Kentucky improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. They serve the areas of McCracken, Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, and Marshall counties by improving conditions in education, income, and health. unitedwaywky.org

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Address: 1615 Appling Road, Cordova, TN 38016     Phone: (901) 213-1939

Wesley Senior Ministries Foundation/GOLDEN CROSS Senior Residents Fund™ is committed to providing resources to enhance the quality of daily living and well-being of the elderly residents of Wesley Living communities.

The Golden Cross Senior Residents Fund is a Christian ministry that uses individual donations to provide for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of low income independent living and assisted living communities of Wesley Living Communities throughout West Tennessee, Western Kentucky, and Eastern Arkansas.

Serving the needs and transforming the lives of the elderly residents of Wesley Living communities.

100% of your gifts to the Golden Cross Senior Residents Fund go toward direct assistance for rent, food, and medical emergencies, plus programs and activities that promote a healthy and well-balanced life.

Wesley at Murray and Wesley Murray Meadow of 440 Utterback Road, Murray, Kentucky 42071 is supported by this ministry. Do you want your donation to stay local? Simply indicate that you would like for your funds to support Wesley at Murray and Wesley Murray Meadow.

www.goldencrossfund.org

mattiewilson@fca.org

A Christian nonprofit that works coaches and athletes in local schools. 

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Address: 200 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001     Phone: (270) 442-2453

The Yeiser Art Center (YAC), a non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status, was established in 1957 as the Paducah Art Guild for the purpose of promoting the appreciation of the visual arts and for their creation. It started as a small volunteer organization with founding members Mary Yeiser, Ginny Black and Bob Evans leading the way. Today, YAC has a permanent exhibition space that hosts seven shows annually and a permanent collection of over 300 works. The center offers visual art based programming including educational classes for both children and adults, public gallery talks and artist lectures. We have grown to employ a full-time executive director and a part-time administrative assistant. YAC also has a supporting membership program as well as many loyal and terrific volunteers.
As a strong voice for the visual arts in our community, YAC continues to promote the visual arts by presenting dynamic exhibitions and programs. The exhibitions are chosen to showcase a diverse range of art forms, styles and techniques with work ranging from traditional to contemporary. The center provides the regional community the opportunity to view original artworks, provides a forum for artists and serves as an educational resource for schools, colleges and community organizations. Through our exhibitions and programs, YAC also provides art experiences for children while advocating the importance of a good visual arts education in our local schools. We work to help interpret the visual arts to the region by promoting established and emerging, regional and national artists.
YAC strives to be a good community partner.  We foster collaborative projects where possible, seeking to secure funds and contribute time and expertise to support other community arts projects. The center serves as a cultural attraction in Paducah’s historic downtown district, which adds to the city’s overall strength and competitiveness as a tourist destination. YAC strives to carry out our original mission and to further continue the development and appreciation of the visual arts by operating as a non-profit visual arts organization that serves adults and children of all ages throughout the region without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic origin, sex or disability.

www.theyeiser.org

Address: P.O. Box 731, Brookport, IL

Representing a Ministry in Titanyen Haiti named Friends of Neighbors Christian Orphanage Ministry. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068970355172

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Address: 1211 West 22nd Street, Suite 900 Oak Brook, IL USA 60523     Phone: (270) 444-0664

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Nearly 33,000 members belong to more than 1200 Zonta clubs in 68 countries and geographic areas. We believe making a difference worldwide begins in our local community of Paducah, KY. www.zonta.org

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