Louisville, KY (November 25, 2014) – For most of us, the holidays bring happy memories, wonderful traditions, indulgent warm meals, and much-needed time spent with family and loved ones. But for some Louisvillians, these things are luxuries, not realities. There are many ways to help those who are less fortunate during the holidays. Here are…
Please take 45 seconds to help our local food bank provide 240,000 more meals to hungry people in Louisville this year! Dare to Care Food Bank, one of our member agencies, is up for a $60,000 gift from Walmart–but to get it, they have to be voted one of the top 50 food banks in…
House of Hope Kentucky, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides transitional housing and support to women recovering from substance abuse. Their purpose is to reach and help women who struggle with alcohol and chemical dependencies; to offer assistance and resources while going through the rehabilitation and recovery process; and to offer a safe environment…
The mission of Louisville Metro Community Services is to improve the quality of life for all residents, with an emphasis on poverty reduction and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in our community. Louisville Metro Community Services currently has multiple programs that serve the homeless in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Community Services’ Self-Sufficiency Services Team…
Since 1974, YMCA Safe Place Services, based in Louisville, KY, has been the only place a youth can initiate free 24-hour help by themselves. They serve those in the Metro Louisville area, including Jefferson, Oldham, and Bullitt counties, with a philosophy that youth and families are the experts of their own strengths, needs, and aspirations….
To bring about meaningful change, people need ongoing encouragement and tools. The YMCA at Chestnut Street is here day-in and day-out to provide the resources our community needs so that we can address the most pressing issues: child welfare, education, community health, employment, and quality of life. They work to make sure that every child,…
Established in 1982, Wellspring promotes the mental health recovery of persons with mental illness. They offer permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and psychiatric crisis stabilization services. Permanent supportive housing is offered through quality agency-owned housing and scattered site leased housing. All of their housing is deeply subsidized and a high percentage of those entering our…
Continuing to be one of Louisville’s main safety nets. Wayside Christian Mission programs and facilities include: Men’s Emergency Shelter (331 beds) Men’s Day Shelter (Can accommodate up to 75 at any time, Monday – Sunday) Men’s Permanent Supportive Housing (for disabled homeless men, 30 private apts.) Family Emergency Shelter (50 bed spaces) Women’s Permanent Supportive…
Volunteers of America Mid-States creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. Touted as the first program of its kind in Louisville, their Louisville Family Housing Services provides shelter, individualized care and goal-setting for families experiencing homelessness. Theirs is an accredited, comprehensive program with a commitment to serving…
Uspiritus is the largest and most comprehensive care agency for at-risk and foster children and their families in Kentucky. Uspiritus will serve, heal and educate approximately 1,200 children annually with two residential campuses in Louisville and regional offices in Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro and Paducah. Originally founded as orphanages, Uspiritus combines more than 160…