CAP

10/01/2026

Many thanks to Deanna Catlett and the good people from Christ Church United Methodist.

The Brownsboro Road church hosted its sprawling annual children’s clothing and accessory consignment sale on the weekend of September 19. The church donated a significant portion of its proceeds of the event to CAP. And the church donated the good quality clothing that did not sell to CAP.

All of these items arrived this week on hangers and in good shape. Christ Church has donated the unsold clothing to CAP for many years.

And Christ Church United Methodist frequently sends a small group, Sacred Worth, to volunteer at CAP. The group is a productive force of sorting and tagging clothing.

Many students and educators in JCPS also know Deanna Catlett as a talented accompanist for student musicians and choral students.

We're grateful for the many people who remember CAP and support us throughout the year. Thank you, Christ Church United Methodist.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA Christ Church United Methodist

09/29/2026

Olmsted Academy North has a new changing area for students in the all-boy middle school in the Beechmont neighborhood, thanks to a generous CAP supporter.

On Mon., Sept. 21, CAP shared a link to an Amazon wishlist that featured a three-panel privacy divider. The school’s Youth Services Center, which provides clothing, supplies, and other student assistance was lacking a changing area.

Within 20 minutes of posting the need and the link to the item, it was purchased and shipped to CAP. We passed the item off to the school on Wed., Sept. 23. And now …

“It’s perfect,” said Hailey Kuhn, the Youth services Center coordinator at Olmsted Academy North.

CAP has fulfilled special requests at 31 schools since July 23. These include door prizes and special incentives at school events, toys and bonus items for “good behavior” closets, and additional needed supplies. We do this in addition to the 2,000 JCPS students we have served since July 23. So far, the privacy screen was the only item we were unable to fulfill. Now, we’re back to a perfect score.

Many thanks to all the friends who support us throughout the school year. We are grateful for all donors whether they send a loaded box truck or a small Amazon package.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA

09/25/2026

Thank you to the Norton Commons Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

With a short notice the Prospect school’s vibrant PTA incorporated a book drive to benefit CAP as part of the previously scheduled Breakfast with Books on Wed., Sept. 16, and Thurs., Sept. 17.

Jane Steffler is a retired kindergarten teacher from the Chicago area joined CAP as a regular volunteer during the 2025-26 school year. Jane curates a small library at CAP and enjoys encouraging students and adults to select good books when they visit. CAP hosted seven large warehouse events during the first month of school and the library was depleted after each event. Jane approached Norton Commons PTA with the idea of a book donation, hoping that student’s well loved books would find a second life and a new home.

“They were just receptive to the idea right away,” Jane said of the Norton Commons Elementary PTA. “ ‘What can we do?’ They were fabulous. There are some lovely books there.”

Jane has approached other schools and some local businesses with the idea of donating new and/or gently used books that could go free to students and families during CAP events. Ramsey Middle recently expressed a desire to host an adult book donation in response to Jane’s letter.

CAP has two upcoming warehouse events planned where we will serve JCPS families who are in shelters affiliated with the Louisville Coalition for the Homeless. They will also have access to Jane’s library.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA Norton Commons Elementary School Norton Commons Elementary School PTA Norton Commons Neighborhood Swap

09/23/2026

A big thank you to Owen, left, and Merida, both students in the Westport Middle Montessori Program.

They spent three hours on their "no school" day volunteering at CAP and sorting hundreds and hundreds of girl's short- and long-sleeve shirts and adult jackets. Their efforts will help us on Thurs., Sept. 24, when the Alone Together small group arrives from Springdale Presbyterian Church. The church group will tag and size all the clothing that Owen and Merida sorted.

The Westport Middle Montessori Program requires students to obtain volunteer hours helping the community, but they are often the types of students and families who would volunteer to help others regardless of it being a requirement. A big thank you also to Jennifer, the mom who got both students here and worked along side them.

These two worked hard and were happy to contribute. They were the bright light on an overcast day.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA Westport Middle School

09/22/2026

Many thanks to Okolona Baptist Church for making a CAP pants campaign their compassion project of August.

Church member and longtime CAP volunteer Barbara Fischer arrived at CAP this morning with 159 pairs of donated pants, which are always the most needed item on CAP racks and shelves. Thanks to Barbara's influence and a supportive pastor team, CAP benefits each year with campaigns and collections from Okolona Baptist Church members.

"Yesterday, when I came in a man said, 'Do you take men's 38-size pants,' " Barbara said. "I told him we serve entire families. They bring me clothes all the time."

A big thanks to Pastor Mera and Kevin Corlett, who encourage the donations and have visited CAP many times, and to all members and families at the 9301 Preston Highway church.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA

09/21/2026

UPDATE—This item was ordered and is on the way. Thank you to the mother of a JCPS graduate for hearing about a need and stepping up!

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For less than $60 someone out there can help make a big difference in a JCPS middle school.

Since the start of the 2026-27 school year CAP has filled 25 special requests from schools. These are requests for new insulated water bottles for girls’ running teams; door prizes for family nights; and closets full of toys, crafts, and other incentives to help schools reward good behavior.

There is one request that we have not been able to fulfill. This is where our Facebook family may come in handy.

Olmsted Academy North is in need of a student changing room. The school’s Youth Services Center (YSC) needs a flexible room divider, similar to what you see here in the image. This would allow students at the all-boy middle school to change clothing with privacy and efficiency. This is the type of item the school desperately needs, says YSC Coordinator Hailey Kuhn.

We've added a three panel room divider to our Amazon Wish List. If you purchase this, it could be at Olmsted Academy North before Fall Break.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093V34W7C/?coliid=I1RVB8W6OKD01X&colid=F3SNFN9HM3NG&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_B6KM163BTTDY5Y5D7B11

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA

09/20/2026

We are beyond grateful to Christ Church United Methodist and excited about what this support and significant donation will mean for the students and families we serve. A BIG thank you to all who coordinated this event and to those who support it each year. ❤️

09/15/2026

If you are hoping to find deals for gently used children's clothing, then please support the Christ Church United Methodist Pass it On Kids Sale.

This huge children's clothing and accessory sale will be held at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road, from:
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and then from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 18
• 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Sat., Sept. 19

The organizers of this event will generously donate significant proceeds of this sale directly to CAP.

CAP has benefited for several years by receiving the excess clothing items from this event, but this is the first year that proceeds will directly support CAP and our many efforts to support JCPS students and families. Also, Sacred Worth, a small group from CCUM, frequently volunteers at CAP.

We're proud of this partnership and grateful for the good people who know about CAP and support us all year. Check out the sale's website and the event page https://ccum.net/connect/children/pass-it-on-kids-sale//

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CCUM Pass It on Kids Sale JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA

Pass It On Kids Sale

09/14/2026

Thank you to the Field Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

They are hosting a clothing drive at their school during the next month that makes it easy for their school's families to donate gently used or new items that their children can no longer wear. Field Elementary PTA has also confirmed their October volunteer date. When they arrive in October to volunteer they will bring carloads of donated children's clothing to CAP.

For several years now the Field Elementary PTA has volunteered at CAP and supported our mission with donations and muscle. We are thrilled to have such a partner. CAP started in 1971 by parents who shared the same spirit of helping others.

All schools are encouraged to volunteer twice a year at CAP. All schools have a suggested date, but we will work with your school for whatever date works best.

Thank you for Field Elementary PTA for being such an example of how helping CAP will directly help students and families throughout the school district.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA

09/02/2026

It was 99 in the shade! Kudos to the CAP crew for pulling off the seventh large warehouse giveaway for JCPS families in the past six weeks.

We hosted 65 families today who collected new socks, underwear, uniforms, shoes, casual items, and other bonus items. Since July 23 CAP has provided clothing, basics, and other helpful items to more than 1,500 JCPS families. We've provided 14 schools with shipments of items to stock their rewards for good behavior closets or offer door prizes at school family nights.

We're grateful for the people who keep donating, the community groups who keep sending people to take a tour and learn more, and the generous corporate and nonprofits who send us truckloads of items.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA