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Henderson "HOLLERS" Summer Edition 2019

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Retirement Announcement

Following more than 25 years of devoted service to Henderson Settlement, Frankie Blackburn has announced her decision to retire effective July 31 st , 2019 , enabling her to focus more time on the needs of her family. Read More...

The Baby Pantry Needs YOU!

The Baby Pantry is a God-send for

first-time community parents, helping stretch tight budgets in support of the new family member. We have a waiting list of mothers who would like to be included in the MIHOW program, and periodic shortages of consumable supplies such as diapers and infant formula. See how you can shop Amazon to help. Read More..

New (to us) Box Truck

Early in July, we located a 2011 Peterbilt box truck to replace our existing 2001 unit that has become unreliable and unsafe to operate.

We are excited to begin using the new vehicle, which includes a 7 foot, 3500 pound capacity lift gate that will facilitate transfer of food into and out of the truck. Read More...

Seniors' Program Update

God is doing some truly amazing things in our Senior's ministry! We shared with you earlier this year that we have transitioned our Seniors' Pro

gram from a staff-led to a community volunteer-led program. With this change, the participation by comm

unity seniors has increased 5-fold, with a number of first-time participants joining the group.

The Seniors' Team has begun home visits of community shut-ins... Read More!

Youth Development Program

Early in 2018, following a significant period of prayer for discernment, Settlement leadership

became convinced God was leading us into a new

focus on community youth development.

The initial target of this effort has been our Summer Recreational Program. Read More...

Youth Development Learning Lab -

The Greenhouse

We are featuring Lona Cobb as one of our youth who has been volunteering at the greenhouses for more then 4 years. She has just completed her freshman year at Berea College. Read More...

Grow Applalachia

Grow's Fall garden here at the settlement is growing well. Volunteers helped plant gourds, pumpkins, beans, sweet corn and ornamental corn. Read More...

Greenhouse Operations

Beans, beans, and more beans!

Although only about 25% of the new High Tunnel is planted with beans, we have already harvested about 200 pounds of beans. Read More...

Farm Recovery Plan - USDA Program Update

Further great news is that we have been approved to conduct professional property studies of our forested areas, as well as the remainder of our cow-calf pastures on the main-campus segment of our property. Read More...