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…
Financial Assistance 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 demonstrating a loss of income. Apply at your local Neighborhood Place. For list of locations call 574-5000 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place Scholly Student Relief Fund: Apply…
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…
Local Resources Sign up for our DAILY COVID-19 NEWSLETTER by emailing covid@louhomeless.org with the subject line “Add Me” Click here for hand-washing techniques to prevent the spread of infectious diseases: How to Properly Wash Your Hands CoC Guidance for Shelters and Outreach Workers (Updated 5/19/20) This document outlines the formal guidance that the Louisville CoC…
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…
The Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a regular full-time employee to be responsible for overseeing implementation and compliance with Louisville Metro’s Continuum of Care (CoC) policies, system performance measures and requirements. Duties include the implementation of a monitoring program for recipients of U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development CoC funding. This consists of…
Each January, the Coalition for the Homeless conducts a Street Count to verify the number of people sleeping outdoors in our city. We rely heavily on volunteers for this effort; the more we have, the more areas we can cover, and the greater our chances are of getting an accurate count. The 2020 Street Count…
LOUISVILLE, KY (November 21, 2019) – AT&T’s Believe Louisville program has just announced a generous gift of $50,000 in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless and St. Vincent de Paul to help end homelessness among young adults and young families. Part of the donation will fund a critical building renovation at St. Vincent de Paul…
The ninth annual Give A Jam to End Homelessness is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, at Headliners Music Hall (1386 Lexington Road), from 7-11pm! The evening will feature performances by local musicians and artists, soups for sale, a bourbon basket raffle, and a cash bar. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are available now: Stop by…