Paducah Cooperative Ministry

09/14/2026

Please join us this coming Wednesday, September 16th for Hope for Homelessness at 1pm at McCracken County Public Library. This is a special community event featuring a panel of individuals who have experienced homelessness firsthand, including two Career Coaches at the Goodwill Opportunity Center, a resident of Fresh Start Village, and another neighbor in our community.

This is an opportunity to listen, learn, and better understand the realities of homelessness in our community. Together, we can replace stereotypes with compassion and discover how each of us can make a difference.

This event is organized by the Homeless Service Alliance with support from Paducah Cooperative Ministry, Mercy Health, The Goodwill Opportunity Center, Salvation Army and Community Kitchen.

A light lunch will be served and all are welcome! 💚

09/14/2026

Register now to join Kentucky Youth Advocates and Paducah Cooperative Ministry as we bring together local advocates and decision makers to discuss regional data on how kids are faring, elevate the most pressing issues impacting kids and families, and identify actionable strategies for change.

Event: The Kids Table -- A Blueprint for Kentucky's Children Regional Convening in Paducah
Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Location: CFSBank McCracken Southside Banking Center
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/kentuckyyouthadvocates/event/thekidstableinpaducah/

This is one event in a series of the four Blueprint for Kentucky's Children regional convenings that will serve as a launchpad for coordinated advocacy efforts, building momentum ahead of key elections and the 2027 legislative session. Check out details on The Kids Table events in Paducah, London, Florence, and Elizabethtown at kyyouth.org/events!

09/11/2026

Rain or shine, CSI has ALWAYS come through to support us at PCM.

Today was no different, they sent a team to Project United through United Way of Western Kentucky to our Fresh Start Village shelter. No matter the weather or how much it rained, they didn’t stop for a single second making sure we could beautify and make improvements for our residents.

Thank you for choosing to SHARE your time with us and to United Way for making this opportunity possible every year! 💚

09/10/2026

What FEEDS you? Paducah Firefighters IAFF Local 168 are answering that in just a few weeks at this year's annual BBQ On The River!

They've chosen PCM as one of their charities to SHARE proceeds with, and we are so excited to partner with them! Visit their page for details on how you can order ahead of time, or make sure to stop by their booth to get some of the BEST food at the entire event!

Thank you! 💚

09/09/2026

Fresh Start Village is in urgent need of TWIN-size bedding and towels for our shelter! We are looking for bed-in-bag sets (we can also take the individual pieces), towels, and washcloths.

Examples at the top of our list here: https://a.co/0dD5NoH1

Items purchased can be ordered and delivered or dropped off directly to our pantry at:

PCM
402 Legion Dr
Paducah, KY 42003

09/04/2026

Bridges Out of Poverty Thinking Tools Series: Part 3 of 14

3) Theory of Change

How do we identify the tyranny of the moment for ourselves and others? How to do investigate new information? How do we continue to think outside the box that is formed in a concrete environment?

Interested in booking a Bridges Out of Poverty session for your organization? Contact [email protected] to schedule!

09/02/2026

Bridges Out of Poverty Thinking Tools Series: Part 2 of 14

2) Mental Models of Economic Class

How do we learn about poverty in our community by engaging with those who actually experience it? How do we use knowledge of the environments and hidden rules to navigate social settings with more skill and tact?

Interested in booking a Bridges Out of Poverty session for your organization? Contact [email protected] to schedule!

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

We were incredibly honored to be featured on the most recent episode of Helping You Thrive by one of our community partners Banterra Bank

Executive Director Lacy Boling and Financial Development Coordinator Alyssa Brookes sat down with Audrey Bachuss for a conversation about serving the people and communities of Paducah, KY.

Watch it here: https://sharepcm.org/helping-you-thrive-banterra-bank-x-pcm/

08/31/2026

Bridges Out of Poverty Thinking Tools Series: Part 1 of 14

1) Triple Lens approach

How do we use the triple lens to deepen understanding of the core elements of a Bridges worshop: the mental models of class, the causes of poverty, hidden rules, resources, and language.

Interested in booking a Bridges Out of Poverty session for your organization? Contact [email protected] to schedule!