Cards Come Together

October 16, 2024

Join us this year for Cards Come Together, a day where UofL students, staff, faculty, and alumni come together to fully engage in the welfare and vitality of the Louisville metro area through service projects.  Registration is required, sign-ups will close when maximum participation has been reached. All volunteers will receive a Cards Come Together t-shirt. Let's create a Red Wave in the Parkland neighborhood and show our Cardinal spirit as part of Homecoming week.

Registration Now Open via Sign-up Genius. 

New Directions Housing Corporation

1044 South 26th Street, Louisville, KY 40210

As part of their Repair Affair, volunteers will seal and stain a wheelchair ramp for an elderly homeowner in the Parkland neighborhood. All materials needed will be provided.

9:00AM – 12:00 PM

15 spots

Family Scholar House Parkland Campus

1309 Catalpa Street, Louisville, KY 40211

Volunteers will paint interior walls of a classroom. All supplies will be provided.

9AM – 12PM

20 spots

Parkland Plaza (SITE IS FULL)

2757 Dumesnil Street, Louisville, KY 40211

Volunteers will mulch newly planted trees and tidy up litter.

9:00AM – 12 PM

5 spots

Community Kitchen | Dare to Care  (Sign up here before 5PM Friday Oct 11)

1200 South 28th Street, Louisville, KY 40211

Join us as we prepare meals for the Kids Cafe and Innovation Kitchen program. No cooking skills necessary.

Duties may include:

• Washing, cutting produce
• Preparing raw chicken
• Making sandwiches

Closed toe shoes, covered shoulders, and a hat/hair covering are required.

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

14 spots

American Red Cross Supply Prep *Due to the massive response launched by the American Red Cross in response to Hurricane Helene, this service site is canceled.

510 E. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40201

Participation in Cards Come Together is entirely voluntary.  This is not a work related activity under the university workers compensation program.  Staff can use Community Service Leave (CSL) but should obtain supervisor approval before registering to participate