The Falls of the Ohio Foundation and State Park announce the Crossroads Campaign to re-energize the telling of the Falls story with new interactive exhibits.

The new exhibit design will replace the Interpretive Center’s 15-year old original exhibits with state-of-the-art immersive experiences emphasizing four key themes of the region’s scientific, natural, and cultural history, and strengthen the connection between the Interpretive Center and outside fossil beds. These four unique themes are:

An Ancient Sea – The Devonian Period

A Changing Land – Prehistoric People

Converging Cultures – Cultural Heritage

The Falls Today – Shaping Tomorrow

Area businesses will have the opportunity to contribute to the campaign including special naming recognition with the new exhibit design. To date, the Foundation has raised $1.5 million toward a total $9.5 million goal which includes new exhibits, an endowment, and a phase two building expansion.

A community treasure, the Falls of the Ohio State Park and Interpretive Center serves over 500,000 annual visitors of all ages. Visitors use the park for hiking, canoeing, bird watching, geological and archaeological study, and for a vast range of recreational and educational activities.

Since the Interpretive Center’s opening in 1994, over 890,000 visitors, including 250,000 school-age children have been served. Over 400,000 people have participated in over 17,000 educational programs, many of which address the Indiana and Kentucky science standards. And, visitors of all ages have come from all 50 states and over 50 countries to experience the compelling story of the Falls through the Interpretive Center’s original exhibits over the last 15 years.

At the Falls of the Ohio, connecting the environment of the ancient past with the natural and cultural history of yesterday and today is no small feat. For 15 years, the Falls of the Ohio State Park and Foundation have worked together to tell visitors the exceptional story of the Falls of the Ohio.

Fifteen years may seem minuscule in the Falls 386-million-year old history, yet much has been accomplished by the partnership of Indiana’s 20^th state park and the nonprofit Foundation which raised the initial funds to build the park’s Interpretive Center.

In 2007, the Foundation was awarded a grant to conduct a national search for a design company to create the new exhibits. Through a competition process in July of 2008, Solid Light of Louisville was selected as the new exhibit designer for the Crossroads Campaign.

Look for more information to come in the near future about the Crossroads Campaign for new exhibits at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center. Concepts for the new exhibits will be on display at the Falls annual Rock the Rocks fundraiser on August 22, proceeds of which go to help fund the new exhibits. To learn more about the Crossroads Campaign and Rock the Rocks, call (812) 283-4999.

The Falls of the Ohio – a geographic, scientific, ecological, historic, and cultural crossroads – is a treasure for all of Southern Indiana, the Greater Louisville region, and the world.

• National Natural Landmark – Designated 1966
• George Rogers Home Site – Designated 1974, National Register of Historic Places
• National Wildlife Conservation Area – Designated 1981 (1,404 acres)
• Indiana’s 20^th State Park – Designated 1990
• Interpretive Center – Opened 1994
• Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Site – Designated 2002
• A Kentucky Treasure – Designated 2006
• One of the 7 Wonders of Louisville – Designated 2008

The Falls of the Ohio State Park is located on the north shore of the Ohio River in Clarksville, Indiana at I-65, exit 0. Park grounds are open from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. and the Interpretive Center is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Interpretive Center admission is $4/adults, $1/children Monday-Thursday and $5/adults, $2/children Friday-Sunday and major holidays. The Interpretive Center is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

North America: You could travel North America from the Alaskan Scenic Byways where you can have journeys of the Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Independence Mine and Matanuska Glacier or engage in other activities from guided alpine and glacier hikes, river rafting and flight seeing tours to visiting the magnificent La Pinsonniere in La Malbaie, Quebec Canada where it is perched above the majestic St. Lawrence River in the picturesque village of Cap-a-L’Aigle. OR, you could travel only a few miles and visit the very rare white alligator and the Black-footed Ferrets and learn about their habitats.

South America: You could travel South America and visit Rio de Janeiro where you could travel by many types of transportation along miles of beautiful beaches and the Annual Carnival. OR, you can travel only a few miles and visit the maned wolves and the Brazilian ocelot.

Europe: You could travel Europe and visit Madrid, Spain where there are many museums to learn about ancient artifacts, then take castle tours or see magnificent bull fights. OR, you could drive only a few miles and learn about the reindeer and the barn owl.

Africa: You could travel Africa and visit Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya’s premier wildlife park, a park established to protect wildlife from hunters. OR, you can,drive a few miles and visit many of the same animals, such as the two-year-old “Scotty,” as seen on the cover, or visit many gorillas.

Asia: You could travel to Asia and visit a vast amount of locations such as Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan and many others. OR, you can drive a few miles and visit the amazingly beautiful Amur Tiger.

Australia: You could travel Australia and visit the Outback. OR, you could stay local and visit the Wallabies, Wallaroos and the Lorikeets.

After being exhausted traveling the world, don’t forget to take your kids for their final destination of the Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run.

In its 38-year history, the Louisville Zoo (Zoo) has dedicated itself to the pursuits of education, conservation, scientific study and recreation. The Zoo’s commitment to working with endangered species, specifically with Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, speaks of its dedication to conservation efforts. It is also one of six institutions in the world to house a captive breeding population of Black-footed Ferrets, North America’s most endangered mammal.

To keep in step with its unprecedented growth, the Louisville Zoo has embarked on a Master Development Plan which highlights proposals for future expansion and renovation. This ongoing development will enable the Zoo to continue to provide quality visitor services, while maintaining the best possible environment for its animal collection. Glacier Run is truly a unique experience where one can visit the animals, talk to the keepers about conservation and become temporarily immersed in life on the tundra. The exhibit will recreate the natural habitat for some of the Zoo’s most popular residents, including polar bears, seals and sea lions. The addition of sea otters and bird species, like the Steller’s sea eagles and magpies, will add to the feeling of being surrounded by wildlife. The town of Glacier Run will include a schoolhouse, climatology lab and general store. A spacious amphitheatre will make viewing the seal and sea lion enrichment demonstrations more enjoyable.

I feel so blessed to have been involved in both Gallopalooza projects in Louisville (the first in 2004). The thrill of taking an idea that businessman John Conti introduced to our community and giving it legs was a great honor and helped me launch my own event planning and fundraising business.

Gallopalooza, like so many other wonderful community events for which our city has become known, requires strong leadership, committed volunteers and generous supporters. This go-around, we were fortunate to engage Matt and Fran Thornton as our co-chairs. They helped bring together an energetic board of directors and recruited numerous sponsors and in-kind donors. Thorntons Inc. became our presenting sponsor.

Fortunately, Gallopalooza also had a strong following of fans and artists from our first project who were eager to get involved again and help us grow the idea to feature five new statues and include additional events, contests and other public-involvement opportunities.

I think all of this positive energy for the project comes from the fact that this is such an uplifting endeavor. The horses simply make people smile. They make folks, both young and old, forget about what’s going on in the world and provide them with an element of surprise when they pass by an unexpected colorful colt on the curb. The horses encourage local tourism and discovery, as well as attract out-of-town visitors. They promote the local businesses and non-profits who sponsored them and provide the artists who created them some well-deserved recognition for their talents.

The horses also strengthen relationships as couples, families, neighbors and friends spend countless hours and weekends together searching for the horses so they can get pictures for their scrapbooks. Wonderful memories are developed during these outings.

Best of all, the proceeds from the project go to support additional community beautification efforts in partnership with Brightside, the city’s “clean and green” organization. This year, the money raised will develop landscaped “gateways” into and around our community. These new green spaces enhance other economic development efforts by attracting (and impressing) future businesses, residents and tourists.

So, while you take some time to enjoy Gallopalooza this spring and summer, remember that these horses share many of the same attributes successful business people have – a sense of humor, a strong back (please don’t climb on them, though) and a meaningful purpose. And after you’ve checked out all 132 of them, be sure to let me know which one is your favorite – I’m having a hard time choosing!

Lynn Huffman, executive director of Gallopalooza, spent more than 11 years at Greater Louisville Inc., working with small business leaders before beginning her own business, All Lynn the Detail in 2002. For more information about Gallopalooza, visit www.gallopalooza.com.

People from all over the world travel to Louisville, Kentucky each year to take part in the Derby Festival and experience the legendary Run for the Roses on the first Saturday in May. With more than 70 events ranging from one of the country’s largest half-marathons, to the Pegasus Parade, to an old-fashioned steamboat race, the Kentucky Derby Festival offers a wide spectrum of activities for both local residents and visitors. Annual attendance of events has exceeded 1.5 million in recent years. The festival is also a mirror of the community – events are attended by people representing all ages, education levels, geographic and income ranges.

Two weeks before the Derby, the festival’s opening ceremonies kick off with Thunder Over Louisville. The massive pyrotechnic spectacular and air show on the Ohio River can be seen for miles, attracting approximately 500,000 or more spectators to the Kentucky and Indiana shorelines. Thunder Over Louisville sets the stage for a whirlwind of eagerly awaited festival events that not only provide a huge economic impact on the community, but also help to define the city’s character and traditions.

And it all started with one event in 1956.

It was a simple premise – create some events at this unparalleled time called Derby that everyone could attend, no matter the size of their pocketbook. That first event was not only free to the 50,000 who showed up to watch, but included groups from every walk of life in the community as participants. The entire Derby Festival was founded on this one event and on a meager budget of $640. This pattern would inspire the next four decades.

Now more than 70 events, 22 full-time paid staff members and an annual budget of $5 million, a lot has changed for the 53-year-old Festival. And yet those basic concepts four civic-minded volunteers had in 1956 remain the very essence of Kentucky Derby Festival, Inc. (KDF) today – create events that entertain, are affordable and contribute to the common good of this community.

The Kentucky Derby Festival: “So Much to Celebrate!”

KDF took a famous “two minutes” and made it a two-week extravaganza. What the Run for the Roses is to horse racing, Louisville’s Derby Festival is to community celebrations. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere.

What is Derby Festival? The Commonwealth’s largest single annual event, and one of Louisville’s most popular entertainment attractions, the celebration is produced by Kentucky Derby Festival, Inc., a private, not-for-profit civic organization.

The Festival is not affiliated directly with Churchill Downs or the Kentucky Derby. It is a separate organization. The Festival celebrates the horse race, but more importantly, the unique spirit of the community at “Derby” time. The Derby Festival has become a rite of spring.

Attendance: an estimated 1.5 million (13% – 200,000 from outside Jefferson County). (This technically makes KDF the largest annual convention by attendance, as the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau currently cites the National Street Rod Assoc. as the largest, based on 30,000 in attendance.)

Events: 70-plus special events comprise the Festival schedule (some are produced by outside organizations requesting to be included on the schedule).

Board: 75-member volunteer Board of Directors (comprised of key business leaders and civic volunteers).

Staff: 22 full-time paid professionals.

Volunteers: 4,000 needed to produce the two-week Festival. (If these were paid employees, KDF would be the 6th largest employer in the state.)

Founded: 1956 (1st event – Pegasus Parade) – 2009 will mark the 54th Festival.

Budget: $6 million projected (1st budget was $640).

Economic Impact: $93.6 million on area economy estimated in 2001. (This means for roughly every $1 spent by KDF to produce events, $17 are generated in the local economy.) (The impact of Churchill Downs, hotels & restaurant sales are not considered in this conservative estimate.)

Charitable Impact: $300,000 annually – events on the Festival schedule help raise money for organizations such as the Crusade for Children, Kosair Charities, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Louisville Urban League, Metro United Way, etc.

Mission Statement: We provide unique entertainment and community service for the people of the Greater Louisville area that directly contributes to the aesthetic, cultural, educational, charitable and economic development of the area.

We will organize, promote and conduct events using the collective efforts and resources of volunteers, small and large businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental entities to enhance the positive international recognition, economic and cultural development, and community image of the Greater Louisville area.

There are so many ways for a business to participate within KDF and benefit your bottom line. They have 4 Sponsorship levels: 1) Patron Sponsor; 2) Festival Sponsor; 3) Executive Sponsor; and, 4) Trustee Sponsor. There are other sponsorship opportunities such as: Event Sponsorship, Hospitality Opportunities, Sampling and Promotions, Corporate/Pegasus Pins, Event Participation such as: Parade inflatables, Floats and Hot Air Balloons. There are also opportunities for Corporate Team Entries for the Run for the Rosé, Bed Races, Pro-Am Golf Tournament and Marathon. There are also volunteer and merchandise sponsorship opportunities.

We drive by them on our highways as they peacefully graze in the fields, never thinking anything more about their lives and how they may impact our world. We often tell people how beautiful they are and ask if they have ever heard of the Kentucky Derby. People smile at the mention of the greatest two minutes in sports, but they rarely think of the horse as a healer to those with disabilities.

Founded in 1997 by current executive director Paula Nieto, the Luci Center provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities. Named after a beloved yellow Labrador retriever, Luci also stands for Love, Understanding, Care and Involvement.

The mission of the Center is:

To enrich the minds, the bodies and the spirits of children and adults with disabilities through horse-related activities.

Far beyond our memory, horses have provided food, transportation, entertainment, employment, pleasure, and now, healing for humans. Why does this majestic animal hold such a powerful place in our lives? That is a question that can only be answered in the heart of each human being. What we do know is that the horse provides a unique platform of movement that gently and rhythmically assists those with physical, mental and emotional challenges. The displacement of the horse’s center of gravity closely resembles our displacement; the number of footfalls is also closely aligned, 110-120 steps per minute. The overall process of riding provides the human body a total experience no matter what the area of challenge may be. When you ride a horse, every part of you is at work. Areas of improvement may include postural control, flexibility, cognition, speech and language, confidence, an increase in muscle tone and in attitude to achieve a goal and to face challenges head-on outside of the barn or arena setting. Being able to direct a thousand pound animal, asking it to walk on or whoa, is not a task to be taken lightly. Therapeutic riding is hard work, but it is fun. Individuals from age three and older with a variety of disabilities can benefit from participating in this non-clinical, sensory-rich environment. Some of the disabilities and challenges that we see are:

• Autism
• ADD/ADHD
• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental delay
• Down syndrome
• Spina bifida
• Learning disabilities
• Multiple sclerosis
• Traumatic brain injury

The task of providing this service to just one rider takes a team with many different parts. All of the horses at The Luci Center are donated and must be of sound mind and body. The volunteers must be trained as sidewalkers and leaders. The instructors must fully understand the challenges that the rider faces and create goals that are achievable and allow for the rider to grow in ability. The instructors at The Luci Center are nationally certified through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).

These interesting statistics were last gathered in 2005: there are over 692 therapeutic riding centers in North America, serving 35,497 riders, caring for 5,911 horses and assisted by 26,474 volunteers. The total budgets for all centers in 2005 were $77,060,437.

The Luci Center is a place that offers a safe haven and second career for horses and offers volunteers that have dreamed of learning more and helping in their community the chance to connect and grow. The Luci Center provides donors with a chance to see first hand where their dollars go. The invitation to visit TLC has been open since the day a horse first offered a ride to the first participant.

Testimonials are always powerful illuminations of the work of charitable organizations. The impact that is made on the lives of the participants and their families and caregivers can never be underestimated, neither should the impact that helping others has on the volunteers and instructors. Therapeutic riding is the definition of a win-win situation. The horse has a loving, caring home and can continue to contribute; the volunteers have an opportunity to give and receive; the donors and supporters can see firsthand their contributions at work; and, the rider can experience a freedom and joy that might never have been made available to them except on the back of a horse.

To contact The Luci Center:

Mailing Address Physical Address

The Luci Center The Luci Center

PO Box 936 500 Hebron Rd.

Shelbyville, KY 40066-0936 Shelbyville, KY 40065

502-220-4308

lucicntr@aol.com

www.thelucicenter.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of America was born in 1980 after a seven-year-old boy name Christopher Greicius stole the hearts of law enforcement officials in Phoenix, Arizona. Greicius, who was battling leukemia, dreamed of becoming a police officer. As Chris’s condition worsened, law enforcement officials planned a magical day which included a ride in a police helicopter, meeting with Arizona Department of Public Safety command staff, being sworn in as the first honorary DPS patrolman in state history, and being custom-fitted for a DPS uniform. A few days later Chris passed away, but not before seeing his dream come true and experiencing the hope, strength and joy that came from receiving his wish.

In the past 28 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® has granted more than 170,000 wishes. The Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana has grown to become the largest chapter in the country since its inception 25 years ago. “Our Kentucky regional office opened here in Louisville in 2001; we opened our Lexington satellite office in 2005,” remarked Executive Director Mark Drennan.

While much has changed over the years, the Foundation remains steadfast in its mission: “We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy,” said Drennan. Any child over the age of 2 ½ and under the age of 18, diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition may qualify for a wish.

Every wish is uniquely tailored for each child and family, although four common themes emerge for the wishes we grant: I wish to go…a destination wish; I wish to meet…a celebrity-oriented wish; I wish to be…an occupation wish; and I wish to have…a special gift wish, according to Drennan.

Earlier this year, the Kentucky regional office celebrated its 500^th wish. Nine-year-old Will (shown left with wish-child David, far left) knew what it meant to have his wish come true – to lead the parade as Grand Marshal at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Will was so moved by his wish experience that he raised funds so that he could grant a wish.

Louisville’s “little wish granter” returned to Churchill Downs where he raised $6,000 last November and granted the region’s 500^th wish to three-year-old David. The Nabb, Indiana native who is battling Left Heart Syndrome, seen below with his sister Cadence, enjoys visiting with Pluto and Goofy at Disney.

One month after returning from his trip, David had the last of a long line of surgeries to repair the defect in his heart. We are pleased to report that David is doing well, and his surgery was a success. “He has been playing soccer in the yard, he is happy, and does not get short of breath anymore,” says Dave Moore, little David’s father. “His little nose is not blue anymore (it’s pink), and he has endless energy,” adds David’s mom, Tammy. Dave and Tammy want to express their thanks to the Leonberger family and Will for sponsoring their magical trip to Florida.

Despite an uncertain economy, Drennan says he hopes to grant 102 wishes this year. “Our referrals are up 35% over this time last year, so the need for our program is growing. We are all stretched financially and wish families are no exception. The financial, emotional and physical challenges our wish families endure is remarkable. I am more thankful than ever to have the opportunity to empower a child with a wish that will nourish their spirit and ease their pain,” he said.

Make-A-Wish volunteers and business partners are at the core of a wish come true. More than 1,000 Kentuckians support the Foundation’s mission by donating funds, fulfilling wishes, assisting with special events, and helping with fundraising activities.

On November 20-21, 102.3 The Max is holding a Request-A-Thon to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® Kentucky offices. “Title sponsor, Citicards, has already pledged a sizeable contribution and employee volunteers for this fundraiser,” remarked Drennan.

There are many ways businesses can personally connect to wish families in the local community. Corporate programs that promote employee engagement are available including:

SPONSOR AN HONORARY WISH CHILD

SPONSOR AN EVENT

WORKPLACE GIVING

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS

PLAN AN EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING EVENT

“WINGS FOR WISHES” FREQUENT FLYER MILEAGE DRIVE

GO “CASUAL FOR A CAUSE”

DONATE GOODS OR SERVICES

GIVE A “GIFT IN HONOR”

VOLUNTEER

For more information how to get involved, visit www.makeawishky.org or call (866) 487-WISH.

The economy and education are among the most pressing issues facing our community and our nation as a whole. With the recent economic downturn, more families are facing financial hardship. With financial hardship comes difficult choices regarding continuing educational goals and entering the workforce. A recent report by the Metropolitan Housing Coalition found that nearly one-third of all households in the Metro Louisville area are headed by a single mother, with 37% of these families living below the poverty line. We know that the well-being of our residents relates directly to the well-being of our community and vice versa.

Thirteen years ago at the inception of the Family Scholar House (formerly known as Project Women, Inc.), leaders from six orders of nuns had the foresight to create a program for educating homeless single mothers with the goal of lifting their families out of poverty. They recognized education as a primary tool in supporting families and providing new opportunities for our community. The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty by providing single-parent families with the support needed to attain a four-year college degree. This is accomplished through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes supportive housing, academic advising, case management, peer support, mentoring, job-shadowing and referral to other community resources. Families come to us from local shelters and from homelessness and inadequate living situations throughout the Louisville Metro and Southern Indiana areas.

Recently, the unique design of our program has led to the acknowledgement of our best practices and contact from other communities interested in replicating our program model. These communities, both national and international, see the success of education in improving the lives of families and the community in which they live. Our outcomes speak to the success of education in breaking the cycle of poverty:

• 100 % of our participants have exited to stable housing (four have purchased homes!);
• 95% have participated in the program without a repeat pregnancy;
• 53% have continued their education after the program, often in graduate programs;
• 75% have exited to stable employment; and
• 24 college degrees earned in our first 13 years, including a Ph.D. and a J.D.

Our comprehensive approach to economic empowerment and workforce development stabilizes homes and communities by developing the families’ earning power and increasing the pool of qualified applicants for local companies and businesses.

On October 7^th, we will celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of our new Louisville Scholar House campus – a place where single parent college students are supported with our full compliment of services, affordable housing and on-site early childhood education for their children. We welcome you to attend and celebrate with us as this is an accomplishment not only for our program and our families but an accomplishment for our community showing the value we place on education for everyone. We also invite you to attend our upcoming luncheon in the Grand Ballroom at the Galt House East on Tuesday, October 21^st, from 11:30 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. The keynote speaker will be author and frequent O Magazine contributor, Faith Adiele.

To date, we have raised $14.1 million of our $15.7 million campaign goal. You have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the 56 families living at Louisville Scholar House and the over 300 families in the pre-residential program waiting for affordable housing. Through your donations of funding or volunteer hours you can help us change lives, families and communities through education. To learn more about luncheon, luncheon sponsorship opportunities, our programs and how to get involved, please call us at (502) 584-8090.

The Steward’s Staff held its first board meeting on May 19, 2007 in the home of its Executive Director, John Mark Eberhardt, with ten board members in attendance. The organization currently serves approximately one hundred forty-five youth throughout Metro Louisville and approximately nine displaced male residents at the Chestnut YMCA. The new nonprofit organization facilitates after-school programs at Manual, Central and Western High Schools focused on leadership development, community engagement and positive reinforcement of self-esteem.

Recently, The Steward’s Staff received a boost of support from esteemed community member and educator, Dr. Beverly Keepers. “The organization supports the ethical behavior of high school students…I am so extremely supportive of this organization at Manual that I would like to recommend it to other schools,” she expressed in a letter of support addressed to Deputy-to-Superintendent, Marty Bell. Dr. Keepers, the principal at Manual, concluded her recommendation stating, “I hope you will assist JCPS students in such a supportive and educational community group,” speaking of The Steward’s Staffs’ program, The ETHICS Society.

When asked, “What makes The Steward’s Staff different from other organizations focused on our youth?” Eberhardt responds, “Our youth programs begin and end with our youth. Before we try to offer them something, we first take into consideration their feedback; we ask them what it is they need, and then we respond with the appropriate resources. Too often, when we’re trying to help others, regardless of the target audience, we try to help them the way we want to help them. At the end of the day, most times, we’ve wasted time, resources and motivation.” Additional unique facts about The Steward’s Staff include their leadership. Ninety percent of their board members are no older than thirty-six years of age. “The youth of our board members helps us to better relate to the audience in which we serve,” says board member MJ Smyzer. “We offer them real life experiences behind our, ‘don’t do this’ or ‘don’t do that.’ They trust that we have their best interest at heart because we are sharing our life failures with them—sparing no details.”

On Monday, January 21, 2008, The Steward’s Staff hosted the Inaugural Unity Breakfast. David McArthur from WAVE 3 said, “Community leaders from all backgrounds came together for the city’s first Unity Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Galt House. Its goal: to foster greater cross-cultural bonds and make plans to realize Dr. King’s dream of a colorblind society. The event attracted about 400 people.” You can view the pictures of the event online.

The Steward’s Staff is currently considering new board members. If you are interested, or if you know someone interested, please call (502) 742-6927 or email info@stewardstaff.org. Particular areas of interest include fund development, strategic partnerships and event programming. If you are interested in donating to The Steward’s Staff, you may do so online at www.stewardstaff.org, then go to the Donation’s Page, or you may mail a donation to PO Box 197871, Louisville, KY 40259-7871.