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CAP provides clothing, shoes, and accessories to JCPS students families.

CAP is a partnership between the 15th District PTA and Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Diversity, Equity, Poverty Department (DEP) in Louisville, Kentucky.

10/09/2026

Thank you to employees of Resideo, 2700 Blankenbaker Parkway.

Employees at the smart home tech sales and support hub collected thousands of items to support Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students starting the 2026-27 school year.

They compiled hundreds of drawstring bags and filled them with hygiene items, washcloths, socks, and other basic necessities. They deposited many of these bags to Iroquois High and Olmsted Academy South. They donated all the extra bags to CAP on Thurs., Oct. 8.

These bags will go to students that CAP serves throughout the year. All of the bags were labelled clearly in boxes and highly organized. At least two of the Resideo employees have spouses that work in JCPS, and the company wanted to tackle a project that would offer direct support to students and families. Three employees delivered the items and then took a tour to see all that CAP offers.

The drawstring bags have a reliable stockpile of helpful things and can be filled with additional items from CAP to further address specific needs. Often CAP uses plastic bags, which are cheap, but the drawstring bags that Resideo filled are more durable and less likely to rip as we fill them with extras.

10/08/2026

Many thanks to Bob Calandar, left, and Jerry Bodine, both with Pedal Power.

This nonprofit bike repair and donation group has delivered more than 120 children’s bicycles to CAP in the past several months. These two delivered another round of bikes and helmets on Tues., Oct. 6.

Pedal Power is a ministry branch of Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road. Volunteers accept dozens of donated bikes each week and repair them so they are suitable for a new owner.

In addition to fitness, a child who rides a bike acquires confidence, fuels their curiosity, and gains gradual independence.

All of the bikes donated to CAP by Pedal Power have gone home with JCPS families. We currently have about 20 and will likely give several of them to families at some large upcoming events.

Many thanks to Bob and Jerry, who always arrive with smiles and a truck bed filled with bikes. Thank you to all who support Pedal Power, which allows volunteers to do important work that directly improves children’s lives.

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10/02/2026

Thank you to Hester, Nancy, Barbara, and Dottie of the Springdale Presbyterian Church Alone Together small group. This dynamic group of four volunteered at CAP on Thurs., Sept. 24, and tagged girls’ shirts, many of which will be given away in the coming weeks.

The Alone Together group offers a chance for widowers and those who live alone to have productive and social outings in the community. Alone Together has volunteered several times at CAP, and usually follows it with a lunch at the Table Café, just one mile away on Portland Avenue. One member, Hester, loves the ability to volunteer, and she suggested making the CAP visit a monthly ritual.

We’re grateful for the groups who make CAP a priority. And we’re thankful for the Hesters who see the good work we are trying to do for JCPS students and families and want to help us do more.

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JCPS Opportunity & Access Division 15th District PTA Springdale Presbyterian Church

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. ❤️

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