We are so thrilled to have Mayor Greg Fischer’s support and leadership as we strive to end veteran homelessness in Louisville! See this story in the Courier-Journal for the complete story on how we plan to work together to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015.
On October 8, 2014, every homeless person in Louisville is invited to participate in Stand Down/Project Homeless Connect at Salvation Army, 911 S. Brook Street. This event provides access to over 80 community services including health screenings, housing applications, access to IDs, clothing, food, and job training. It’s copresented by the Coalition for the Homeless, Veterans …
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Take a stand: MAKE A SIGN that says how YOU will take a stand and post it on social media with the hashtag #TakeAStandLou. If on Twitter, tag us @louhomeless; if on Facebook, tag us at “Coalition for the Homeless” (here’s our page). Here are some sign ideas: I will take a stand by donating $5/month to …
Click Here to watch the video on the importance of Louisville Metro’s Affordable Housing Trust fund and how it affects our community.
Published by The Huffington Post; article by Mark Horvath. Caution! Some content may be offensive. My hope is you’ll get mad enough to do something. I’ve been asked to weigh in on Housing First. But in order to really start that conversation, I want you to know that I firmly believe the faith-based community is our …
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When: Tuesday, April 22, 2014: 9:00am-4:30 pm Linda Kauffman from the 100,000 Homes Campaign will lead this training on Housing First. The morning session will be open to anyone in the community interested in learning about Housing First and asking questions about this approach to serving homeless persons. The afternoon session will cover issues related to the practice …
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When: Thursday, April 17, 2014: 9:00am-4:00pm Iain De Jong of OrgCode Consulting will lead this training on the SPDAT (Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool), an instrument developed for assessing the service needs of the homeless and other at-risk populations. The SPDAT will become a required part of the process of determining placements for the Continuum of Care. Mr. De …
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LG&E and KU donate nearly $50,000 as shelters deal with dwindling resources as a result of winter weather. In an effort to ease the deficit Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities Companies are donating nearly $50,000 to a dozen shelters and day centers across the utilities’ service territory. LG&E is also donating funds to …
Louisville and Lexington Area Shelters Getting a Needed Boost from LG&E and KU Read More »
CLASSES September 23 – November 20, 2013 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 am – 2pm* APPLICATIONS Will be taken through September 13, 2013 Application can be picked up and turned in at the Center of Hope office. 911 S Brook Street INTERVIEWS Will be required before acceptance into the program. Interviews will begin the …
The Potter’s Field — Director Edward Heavrin Kentucky Center for the Arts – Tickets $9 Tuesday, August 27th – 7:00 pm Bomhard Theatre$1 per ticket benefits The Coalition for the Homeless Kentucky Center: The Potter’s Field www.kentuckycenter.org What happens to the homeless when they die? The Potter’s Field documents high school students in Louisville, KY, …
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