Stories That Inspire

Newton Parrish students take home items for family members for free

Newton Parrish Elementary School’s gymnasium transformed into an Amazon warehouse Friday, with each student taking home two items for someone in their life for free. The school is the first of several throughout the Owensboro Public Schools district that will host an Amazon Donation Day.

Amazon Donation Day is hosted by 4 Good Community’s School Outreach Program. Based in Henderson, the program serves 20,000 people weekly throughout the Commonwealth, according to its website.

Newton Parrish Principal Andrew Self said the event was a token of generosity.

“They’re not shopping for themselves. They’re shopping for an adult in their life, a parent, a friend, something that they could use, or something they can eat in their house. We’re really trying to do this mindfully and thinking of someone else,” Self said.

The items available were surplus and included a vast range of products: heaters, cooking utensils, catalytic converters, wall decorations, luggage, shoes, hats, folding wagons, and more. According to Self, all items were valued up to $800.

As the students made their way through the tables, they thought of how their mother, father, aunt, or another relative could use the item. The generosity began almost instantly, as several students huddled around a box to carry a heater or lawn chair for one youngster to bring back to their seat.

Self said that for students who selected an object too big to bring on the bus, the school would work with the family to get the item home safely.

According to OPS Public Information Officer Jared Revlett, the program will be extended to other schools in the district. By the end of the school year, 4 Good Community aims to offer the same opportunity to all schools in the Owensboro Public School district.

4 Good Community in Henderson helping with Idalia relief efforts

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Several Tri-State organizations have been helping with Idalia relief efforts. That includes Henderson’s non-profit “4 Good Community”, which helps with various natural disasters. Officials and volunteers with the organization are filling kits with supplies that will go to survivors of the hurricane. Kyle Duckworth with the organization say the items in the kits will be essential to those who have lost their personal belongings.

”Even if they have insurance, it takes awhile so these essential hygiene kits, these are stuff they can use now in the time being that they’re waiting in either a shelter or hotel,” he explains. “Even things like a comic book... as silly as a comic book may be, things like this, but when you have nothing anything can go a long way.” The organization has already shipped hundreds of bags that will be in Jasper, Florida tomorrow.

Tamarack Elementary School to host "Amazon Donation Day" Tuesday

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OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — An Owensboro school will host an "Amazon Donation Day" on Tuesday.

School officials say Amazon is partnering with local non-profit "4 Good Community" in providing home products for students at Tamarack Elementary School.

The day is meant for the kids to think of others and in turn spread generosity.

Students will be able to freely shop, choosing an item their family could benefit from.

It takes place at Tamarack Elementary School Tuesday, May 7th starting at 8 a.m.

Local pop-up shops teach children the importance of sharing

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One organization in the Tri-State is hoping to teach children about sharing.

4 Good Community has set up pop up shops in Evansville and Henderson. Children can pick out three gifts for free - one to keep for themselves and two to give to others.

The stores are open to children between 3 and 17.

4 Good Community’s director of development, Kyle Duckworth, says it’s important to teach this new generation the importance of generosity so we can change our world for the better.

”So the purpose of this center is really to plant seeds of generosity. The world is full of takers,” he says. “‘What can I get? What can I get?’ But if we can teach children to give to those, whether a family member or friends, someone at school in need, that’s the real main reason for this center is to get kids educated on what it means to be givers.”

Both store locations take turns operating every weekend.

Henderson nonprofit hands out free items to people in Evansville area

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Henderson nonprofit “4 Good Community” is putting the “good” back into the community by way of outreach events.

Sherry Oakley was one of over 500 people that stopped by the parked “4 Good Community” bus on Thursday to pick up donated items.

“We are totally blessed every time we come out here,” said Oakley. “You never know what you’re going to get or what kind of people you’re going to run into.”

Kyle Duckworth, the nonprofit director of development, says drinks, food, home decorations, blankets and many more items were able to be picked up from their blue bus. Duckworth says the South Green River Road outreach event is the third one they have hosted so far this year.

“We’re called to be good stewards all of us and we have the resources and we want to be able to bless other people, especially during these times where people are going hungry,” said Duckworth. “People are wondering how am I going to pay for anything? And so it’s just a huge blessing.”

Duckworth says the nonprofit served over 110,000 people throughout the course of 2022. He says they hope to continue meeting the need of the Tri-State throughout the rest of 2023.

According to Duckworth, free outreach event supplies came from several donors. He says Ikea, Home Goods and a few others made Thursday’s event possible.

4 Good Community host free food and coat giveaway

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A Henderson non-profit stepped up to provide free food and coats to local residents in need just in time for Thanksgiving.

“4 Good Community” held its first-ever Thanksgiving outreach Wednesday morning at its center on Highway 41. Food and drinks were provided by “Feed the Children,” while “Delivering Good” donated coats of all sizes. There were also free Parlor Doughnuts for those waiting in line.

”There are a lot of people in this area who need food, especially during this time, and coats during the cold weather coming up,” Emma Kingery with 4 Good Community said. “Especially with the pandemic and everything, everyone has been struggling a little bit more. There are plenty of families all over, and we just love to help out.”

Coats were limited to one for each person, but organizers encouraged people to take as much food as they needed for their Thanksgiving celebrations.

Children, families take part in community Easter egg hunt in Evansville

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Kids and their families got into the Easter spirit on Saturday with a big egg hunt at Willard Library.

The local non-profit “4 Good Community” hosted the event. Organization leaders welcomed children to find roughly 2,000 eggs hidden on the lawn of Willard library, and there were lots of free prizes up for grabs, like bicycles, power wheels and even drones.

The eggs were spread out all across the library lawn and the kids were glad to get to hunt Easter eggs again since there weren’t any last year due to COVID-19.

He’s having a blast,” parent Ryan Wilson said. “Picking up whatever he can find.”

“With COVID, we just wanted everyone to have the best time,” Jeff Kingery with “4 Good Community” said. “Because we’re just coming out of a pandemic.”

Organizers say that Walmart West and Walmart Henderson donated the toys, including $500 power wheels, as well as bikes, drones, hoverboards and other prizes.

Non-profit teams up with first responders to help flooding victims in Henderson

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — As water continues to go down across the Tri-State, more resources are opening up to help people dealing with flood damage.

In Henderson, an organization called “4 Good Community” teamed up with the Henderson County Emergency Management Agency and the city police department to help with clean-up efforts.

“We are an extension of all the first responders, and we are here to serve and here to help the people of Henderson,” says Kyle Duckworth.

Duckworth is the non-profit’s director of development and says the non-profit hit the ground running. It is serving as a hub for donations and has helped over 50 people. Duckworth says he expects the number to increase as residents return home to assess the damage.

“We have a whole arsenal of items for families that come in,” says Duckworth.

To help with recovery, the non-profit is putting together “disaster carts. Each one is filled to the brim with a variety of items, including toiletries, cleaning supplies, water, and food.

Duckworth says it will be a long road to recovery. He says many people who are coming in to get supplies have lost everything.

“Any little bit helps, even if it is just a smile,” Duckworth says.

Anyone wishing to donate or volunteer is encouraged to contact Henderson County Emergency Management at (270) – 831-1235.

4th Annual Hope for the Holidays giveaway serves Kentucky foster families and community

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV)— The 4th Annual Hope for the Holidays Giveaway took place today, bringing joy and essential resources to foster families across Kentucky. Hosted by Foster Care in the U.S. and 4Good Community, the event was held at the West Side Walmart in Henderson, focusing on providing support to families in need during the holiday season.

This year, over 70 families registered for the event, with organizers expecting attendance numbers comparable to last year’s turnout of 1,800 participants. Foster parents and families from across the region—including Dawson Springs and Union County—lined up to receive new clothes, toys, food baskets, and other essentials.

“Hope for the Holidays has grown into one of the largest giveaways we've done, and we’re honored to support such a diverse community,” said Jessica, Foster Care in the U.S. “It’s an event we look forward to all year.”

The event has its roots in a backpack program designed to supply school supplies for children in need. Four years ago, 4Good Community partnered with Foster Care in the U.S. to expand the initiative into a holiday giveaway, addressing a gap in toy drives for Kentucky families outside of Salvation Army efforts.

Participants in the giveaway received food baskets featuring smoked hams, and more. The program relies on funds raised through an annual online auction, with proceeds directly funding the giveaway.

Last year’s overwhelming response saw the registration website temporarily crash due to high traffic. Despite fewer families signing up this year, the event continued to meet the needs of the local community.

4 Good Community holds a ceremony to announce their partnership with HPD

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV)— We’re proud to partner with the Henderson Police Department to ensure the safety and security of our Kids 4 Good Center. Through this partnership, officers have 24/7 access to our facility, allowing for increased community presence, rapid emergency response, and a shared commitment to creating a safe, supportive space for local children and families.