First and foremost, a landlord still cannot file for an eviction due to failure to pay your rent in the state of Kentucky, thanks to protections from Governor Beshear (in Executive Order 2020-323, section 7). We will update everyone when that changes, but there is no set date for when evictions due to failure to…
The Coalition for the Homeless stands with our black employees, clients, volunteers, donors, and advocates: our black neighbors. We stand with you not only for safe and affordable housing, but for your right to live: to sleep in your own home, to cook for your neighbors, to go on a run, to breathe. We co-sign…
We are experiencing unprecedented challenges in Louisville. And for the one in ten of our young people who are approaching adulthood under high-risk conditions, the challenges are particularly daunting. These are disproportionately people of color. The mayor’s proposed budget includes $1.5 million to help prepare and support our community’s disconnected youth. The funding, redirected from prior allocations to the now-closed Youth Detention Center…
The Coalition for the Homeless is alarmed to report that we’ve seen individuals and organizations saying they’ll give loans or charge fees to people who allegedly “have to file a tax return to get their COVID payment from the federal government.” No one needs to pay a fee or take out a loan to get…
COVID-19 is now at global pandemic levels, and people experiencing homelessness are at great risk. Like everyone, we are concerned about the health and wellbeing of our clients and our staff. Our top priority is to continue to serve clients while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. As such, the Single Point of Entry office and Prevention & Diversion…
Sign up for our DAILY COVID-19 NEWSLETTER by emailing covid@louhomeless.org with the subject line “Add Me” To stay up to date about the coronavirus crisis in Kentucky, see the state website: www.kycovid19.ky.gov. For list of resources for people working directly with clients experiencing homelessness, click here. For a list of resources for people facing economic…
Planning a night out in Louisville this week? Consider making a reservation for Louisville Restaurant Week! Monday, February 24, through Sunday, March 1, you can enjoy three course meals at a range of restaurants, with a portion of your meal supporting our collaborative work to get people off the streets and into housing. 🍽🏡💞 Visit www.louisvillerestaurantweek.com to view participating…
Please note that this position has been filled. Come join our staff, a group committed to the prevention and elimination of homelessness in Louisville. The Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a part-time, hourly employee to work approximately 15-20 hours per week. This position is in the Single Point of Entry call center, which coordinates…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 16, 2020Contact: Catherine McGeeney, Director of Communications: (502) 509-7818 Volunteers Needed for 2020 Homeless Street Count on January 30 LOUISVILLE, KY (January 16, 2020) – The Coalition for the Homeless has scheduled the 2020 Homeless Street Count for Thursday, January 30, from 4:30am-6:30am. The goal of the annual Street Count is to verify the number of…
Thanks to a hardworking group of volunteers, the second annual Heroes for the Homeless event will take place on Sunday, January 26, from 5-10pm at Levee at the River House (3015 River Road). The theme is superheroes vs. villains, and there will not only be a costume contest, but music, dancing, and an excellent silent…