Who We Are
The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency.
Family Scholar House was born from Project Women, an organization originally established in 1995 by representatives of six orders of nuns. As Family Scholar House, our name reflects a bigger, broader mission, and comprehensive, holistic services for single parents, their children, and foster alumni. What began with only four families is now a recognized national best practice headquartered in Louisville, KY, serving more than 72,000 people annually and focused on education as a primary path for ending the cycle of inherited poverty.
What We Do
What started in 1995 as a small program specific to Louisville, Kentucky has since expanded to serve other communities in the Commonwealth, in the region, and across the country. In the state, Family Scholar House works directly with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) to provide outreach activities for all students and vulnerable populations. However, the growth of our program is not limited to Kentucky. As part of our expansion, we have added physical locations and staff in new communities. Further with the technology available, Family Scholar House is able to serve those who need us virtually, regardless of where they are located. We want to help. We believe post-secondary education, in all forms from college to credentialing, is essential for career-track employment. Our wrap-around services are designed to help people achieve that for their own benefit and for the well-being of families and communities.
Details
| (502) 584-8090 | |
| (502) 584-8091 | |
| djackson@familyscholarhouse.org | |
| Deja Jackson | |
| Director of Community Engagement | |
| http://www.familyscholarhouse.org |
