Table of Contents
- Yuletide Giveback Program
- How You Can Support Our Support Groups
- Runway Red Takes Flight Once More
- Save the Date
- Provider Spotlight
- Bowling Green Year to Date Data
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Share the Spirit of the Season with Yuletide Giveback
The holidays are a time for togetherness, warmth, and sharing a meal with those we love. Each year, Matthew 25’s Yuletide Giveback helps make that possible for our patients who may otherwise go without a holiday meal.
Historically, our Yuletide program provided pre-built food boxes filled with traditional holiday staples. However, after recognizing that many of our patients have unique cultural and dietary needs, we shifted last year to offering grocery gift cards instead. This change allows each family to choose the ingredients and meals that are most meaningful—and safe—for them to enjoy.
With your support, we’re able to serve around 200 patients and their families through this cherished program. A $55 donation covers the cost of a holiday meal for a patient to prepare and share with loved ones.
Your generosity helps spread comfort, dignity, and joy—reminding our patients that they are seen, valued, and cared for this holiday season. Share the spirit of Yuletide today by clicking the button below and listing “Yuletide” in the gift description.
Support Through Connection
At Matthew 25, we believe that healing happens not only through medical care but also through community. Our support groups—offered both in person and virtually—provide patients in Henderson, Evansville, and Bowling Green a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who understand their journey.
We’re currently seeking donations of non- perishable food items or hygiene products for our Bowling Green support groups on November 13th and December 4th. These items are much needed, especially during trying times. If interested, reach out to Rachel at rtrout@matthew25clinic.org.
Additionally, we occasionally invite guest presenters to share knowledge or expertise that could benefit our patients—such as wellness, nutrition, mindfulness, or community resources. If you have a skill or topic you’d like to share, please reach out to one of our three mental health counselors to learn more about getting involved:
| Counselor | Clinic Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Kiper | Henderson/Owensboro | jkiper@matthew25clinic.org |
| Tonya Dixon | Evansville | tdixon@matthew25clinic.org |
| Wade McGuire | Bowling Green | wmcguire@matthew25clinic.org |
Runway Red Takes Flight Once More
Get ready to strut into one of the most meaningful nights of the year— Runway Red returns on March 28, 2026!
As Matthew 25’s largest and longest-running fundraising event, this year’s show promises to be extra special as we officially launch our 30 Years of Matthew 25 Campaign, celebrating three decades of compassion, care, and community impact.
Runway Red 2026 will also hold deep significance as we dedicate this year’s event to the memory of our beloved Nurse Practitioner, Bill Kaelin, who passed away in the spring of 2025. Bill’s dedication, warmth, and unwavering commitment to those we serve left a lasting mark on Matthew 25 and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fashion, philanthropy, and reflection as we honor Bill’s legacy and celebrate 30 years of hope and healing. Save the date—March 28, 2026—and be part of this milestone for Matthew 25.
Save the Date: Bowling Green Clinic Ribbon Cutting
Join us on Thursday, November 6, at 11am, in partnership with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce as we cut the ribbon on our Bowling Green facility. Located at 944 Fields Drive Suite 102, this expansion allows us to offer a wider range of services locally—including mental health counseling, group therapy and an expanded food pantry.
Community members, partners, and local leaders are invited to attend the ribbon cutting, tour the new facility, meet the Matthew 25 team, and learn more about the impact of these expanded services. Light refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.
Provider Spotlight: Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose, our Bowling Green Nurse Practitioner, is newly certified by the American Academy of HIV Medicine, signifying her advanced expertise in the care and management of patients living with HIV/AIDS.
She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a Critical Care Registered Nurse, with Masters, Undergraduate, and Associate degrees in nursing from Chamberlain University and Daymar College.
Charlie lives in Bowling Green, where she enjoys spending time with her family.
Bowling Green Year to Date Data
The following reflects data from January, 1, 2025 – September 30th, 2025:
- 290 clients served
- HIV viral suppression rate of 95.43%
- 169 HIV tests administered with 18 positive test results
- 126 Hep C tests administered with 9 positive test results
- 15 clients on PrEP
