Change Today, Change Tomorrow

08/23/2026

Your story has power. 🧡💙

Applications are open for CTCT’s StoryShapers Cohort! Learn how to strengthen your voice, explore the experiences that shaped you, and use your story to move your community.

No experience needed. Your lived experience is your expertise.

📅 Oct. 6–Nov. 14
⏰ Apply by Sept. 18
👥 15 spots per cohort

Apply today: https://forms.gle/gpYKwyxJRZUSCK2y5

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

🏕️🖤 The West End is going camping TOMORROW!

Join us for West End Farmers Market: Junior Black Campers Day on Sunday, August 23 from 3–7 PM at California Park!
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor learning, hands-on fun, fresh food, and . Learn how to pitch a tent, join our Composting Workshop from 4–5:30 PM with Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District, enjoy s’mores at 6 PM, bounce in the bouncy house, and connect with Louisville ECHO and Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

We’ll also have our Give for Good Testimony Tent, where you can share what Change Today, Change Tomorrow and our work in the West End means to you.

Come shop local farmers and businesses, learn a new skill, and give our young people a chance to explore the outdoors right in their own community.

🙌🏾 We’re still looking for volunteers for the rest of the market season! Help us set up, break down, and keep the West End Farmers Market going strong. Sign up today: tinyurl.com/VolunteerWEFM

08/22/2026

Thanks to the Louisville Water Company, our Family Advocates are now accepting appointments for water utility assistance. If you are looking for help paying for your water bill, visit americanacc.org/water to see income guidelines and restrictions.

08/21/2026

The more you know!

DID YOU KNOW? Kentucky students are allowed one excused absence from school for a day at the Kentucky State Fair - Just bring your ticket stub to school the next day, or submit an online form.

The Kentucky State Fair is going on now through Aug. 30.

You can find that form here: https://kyvenues.jotform.com/team/communications/excused-absense-form

08/21/2026

🌱🔥 CALLING ALL CHEFS — WE’RE STILL LOOKING FOR YOU!
Think your plant-based dish has what it takes? Bring the flavor to the Vegan Cook-Off on September 20 from 3–7 PM at California Park!

We’re looking for chefs ready to get creative, serve up something delicious, and show our just how good plant-based eating can be. 👩🏾‍🍳👨🏾‍🍳

🏆 Prizes are on the line: a grill for the Vegan Cook-Off winner and $100 for the category winners!
🔥 Hosted by Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson

🌱 Ready to compete? Sign up today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vegan-cook-off

Bring the heat. Bring the flavor. We’ll see you at the grill!

08/20/2026

See you Sunday!

COMPOSTING IS FUN! Come have fun composting with us on Sunday at the West End Farmers’ Market and win a composter! Change Today, Change Tomorrow Change Today, Change Tomorrow