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…
Financial Assistance Scholly Student Relief Fund: Apply to receive $200 in cash assistance if you are a student or parent of a student: Click here for Application One Louisville COVID-19 Fund: Available to Jefferson Co residents with income at or below 100% of Area Median Income, and must have proof of identity and supporting documents…
1.) Donate money or supplies to our member agencies. Our partners are in desperate need of the same personal hygiene items that are in short supply across the city, state, and country—including hand sanitizer, toilet paper, facial tissue, disinfectant spray, and face masks. There are also many grassroots organizations who are working fervently to serve…
CDC signs to hang in your facilities. Includes facts, symptoms, handwashing, etc. Novel Coronavirus Informational Fact Sheet – to hang in facilities to educate clients. Interim guidance for homeless service providers to plan and respond to COVID-19 – Info on how to handle clients with symptoms, developing/updating emergency operations plans, prevention strategies, preparing staff, communications…
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…
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 hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made its way…
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…