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Louisville Reaches “Functional Zero” for Homeless Veterans

Since January, the Coalition for the Homeless–under the leadership of Mayor Greg Fischer with over a dozen nonprofit and governmental partners–has worked to coordinate an end to veteran homelessness locally. This initiative is known as Rx: Housing Veterans. We are thrilled to share that Louisville has officially reached functional zero for homeless veterans. The US Interagency Council on …

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Fifth Annual Give-A-Jam (Thurs, 12/17)

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[responsive][/responsive] Buy tickets here! It’s time again for the best fundraiser of the holiday season: it’s the fifth annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness! This year, Give-A-Jam will be held on Thursday, December 17, from 6-10:30pm at the Clifton Center.Give-A-Jam brings together 10 talented local bands, soups and stews crafted by eight of Louisville’s best restaurants, …

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Ten Ways to Show Compassion and Give Back this Holiday Season

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ten Ways to Show Compassion and Give Back this Holiday Season Louisville, KY (November 16, 2015) – 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 …

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First White Flag Activated 11/13

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As Temperatures Drop, the First “Operation White Flag” of the Season Activated for Homeless Louisvillians Louisville, KY (November 13, 2015) – Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend. For most of us, that means turning up the heat, bringing in our pets, and pulling out sweaters–but for the people who …

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Metro Louisville CoC FY15 Project Ranking and Review

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The Metro Louisville CoC has posted the following documents relevant to the FY15 project ranking and review: Metro Louisville CoC Minutes – November 2015 Metro Louisville CoC Board of Directors Meeting – October 2015 Metro Louisville CoC Advisory Committee Minutes – October 2015 Metro Louisville CoC Rating and Review Procedure 2015 Metro Louisville Continuum of …

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Bill Frisell at the Clifton Center (Thurs, 11/19)

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Buy your tickets here! We are pleased to announce a special concert benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless and the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky. Jazz legend Bill Frisell will perform at the Clifton Center the evening of Thursday, November 19, and all proceeds from this special show will support both organizations’ efforts to provide permanent supportive …

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Increase your impact on Thurs, 10/1: Give Local Louisville Day!

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Support the Coalition for the Homeless on Thursday, October 1, from midnight to midnight, during the Community Foundation’s Give Local Louisville day! For 24 hours on 10/1, our donation page will be active here. Your gift of $25 or more will support the Coalition’s important work to coordinate an end to veteran homelessness, which will lay …

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8/13: Music event at Norton Commons Amphitheater to benefit Coalition

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MUSIC EVENT TO BENEFIT COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS AND EFFORT TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS Event will include food trucks, live music, and free admission LOUISVILLE, KY (July 14, 2015)– Today, First Liberty Financial Mortgage and White Picket Real Estate announced a music event slated for Thursday, August 13, at the new Norton Commons Amphitheater, to …

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Join us for Stand Down/Project Homeless Connect (10/7)

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The Coalition for the Homeless, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Metro Louisville invite you to join us at Stand Down/Project Homeless Connect this year on Wednesday, 10/7/15. Stand Down/Project Homeless Connect is an annual one-day resource fair that connects homeless veterans and others with services they need. We are looking for volunteers to help …

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Homeless Census Shows 14% Drop in Homelessness

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LOUISVILLE, KY – The Coalition for the Homeless, together with their member agencies, is announcing the results of the 2014 Louisville Homeless Census. The reports indicate that the overall number of homeless people in our city has dropped and that shelter bed usage has increased. The 2014 Census shows that Jefferson County’s homeless service providers served …

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