{"id":2229,"date":"2020-12-22T14:39:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T14:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talklou.com\/?page_id=2229"},"modified":"2021-02-18T21:48:14","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T21:48:14","slug":"local-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/talklou.com\/?page_id=2229","title":{"rendered":"Local Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Know An Individual In Louisville Who Needs Financial Assistance This Season?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financial Navigators are available remotely to provide guidance over the phone to help residents access available programs and services to manage income disruptions <\/strong>and other financial concerns<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These experts help residents one-on-one to triage personal financial issues<\/strong>, identify immediate action steps<\/strong> to manage expenses and maximize income, and make referrals to other relevant community resources<\/strong> such as the Eviction Prevention Program, LIHEAP, Healthy at Home, etc. Louisville Metro Government and Bank On.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louisville will offer these services in partnership with Louisville Housing and Opportunities Micro-Enterprise Community Development Loan Fund, Inc. (LHOME).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents can access these free, remote services by completing the online form here<\/strong><\/a> or calling (502) 657-6624<\/strong><\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The navigator will then send a short service agreement and call the client to begin their personal session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The below resources are not in any particular order. Explore their websites by clicking the hotlinks, based on your needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. University of Louisville Trager Institute<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 (has a health clinic,
    works with caregivers, exercise classes, virtual COVID19 briefings for seniors, etc…)

    Their team:\u00a0\u00a0    https:\/\/www.tragerinstitute.org\/meet-our-team<\/a>

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  2. Build, Better, Back Metro Louisville<\/strong> — the Health & Safety Focus Team–Michael L. Meeks, Office of Equity, Louisville; Metro Hall, 527 West Jefferson, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40202,
    502-574-6848;\u00a0    Michael.Meeks@louisvilleky.gov<\/a>

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  3. Metro Louisville Government -Senior Outreach<\/a><\/strong>

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  4. Age Friendly Louisville<\/a><\/strong>

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  5. Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency<\/a><\/strong>
    KIPDA provides regional planning, review and technical services in the areas of public administration, social services and transportation.

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  6. Louisville Central Community Center<\/a><\/strong>
    \u00a0Black community outreach in West Louisville

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  7. Louisville Healthcare CEO Council<\/a><\/strong>, \u00a0 Tammy York Day, Executive Director

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  8. Thrive<\/strong>,<\/a> Sheri Rose, Executive Dir., srose@thriveinnovationcenter.com<\/a> or Carol Challas,\u00a0cchallas@thrivecenterky.org<\/a>

    This is a national center for health care providers and for seniors to try technology products and services that are specifically designed to improve quality of care and quality of life for seniors.

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  9. Louisville – Metro United Way<\/a><\/strong> John Nevitt, Economic Mobility, john.nevitt@metrounitedway.org<\/a>

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  10. Louisville Urban League<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Lyndon Pryor – Chief Engagement Officer,\u00a0LPryor@lul.org<\/a>\u00a0

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  11. United Communities<\/strong> – Metro United Way, Louisville Metro Government and the Jefferson County Public Schools formally unveiled United Community, an interactive technology platform in 2019 to connect residents with resources in the health, education and human services sectors. 211 number 2-1-1 is a free and confidential information and referral service that helps people face life challenges, often for the first time, by connecting them to the local resources they need. It’s available in over 100 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Need more information? Dial 2-1-1<\/a> or call 502-292-6107<\/a> or 1-877-566-4968<\/a>

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  12. KentuckianaWorks<\/strong> Build Back Better Together Committee – Education & Talent Development Team Leader– Tobin C. Williamson, KentuckianaWorks, 410 West Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40202; Office: 502.574.4714; Cell: 479.880.6274; Email: tobin.williamson@KentuckianaWorks.org

    This team is beginning to interface with the Michael Meeks’ Build Better Back team on health and safety.

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  13. Louisville Digital IncLousion Coalition<\/strong> (new for black communities, led by city govt.)\u00a0 Key Leader Brian M. Bennett; Direct: 502-681-0530; Mobile: 502-648-5773; \u00a0bbennett@stites.com<\/a>

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  14. Jamison Ministries<\/strong> – Two programs for Shawnee Park and West Louisville areas in Louisville:\u00a0 In 2019, Robert Jamison Ministries Inc. (RJM) served over 50 families through the Project Inspire Academy for disadvantaged youth seeking education and counseling support, and about 35 families through the Nehemiah Empowerment Project (NEP) to empower individuals in their re-entry process from incarceration, as well as support their families in this time of transition.\u00a0 Yvette Goodwin, Executive Director, Jamison Ministries, LLC (a non-profit)\u00a0yvgoodwin427@gmail.com<\/a>

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  15. Louisville BLOCS<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Focused on disadvantaged youth in poverty areas of city\u00a0 \u00a0Tied to United Way and Metro Louisville Government\u00a0blocslouisville@gmail.com<\/a>

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  16. Greater Louisville Re-entry Coalition<\/a><\/strong> (for the recently released from prison and jail)\u00a0 The Coalition meets the 4th Wednesday of every month (unless a holiday conflicts); 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM; St. Stephens Family Life Church; 2nd Floor, 1508 W . Kentucky, Louisville, KY.

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  17. Greater Louisville Families of the Incarcerated\u00a0 Greater Louisville<\/a><\/strong> Families of the Incarcerated – Kentucky Reentry<\/a><\/strong> Meetings on hold during COVID19.

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  18. ACLU Kentucky<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 ACLU Kentucky reports that anyone 14 or older can be transferred to adult court either automatically or by waiver. Black youth make up only 8% of Ky.’s population under the age of 18, but 21% of youth are in juvenile detention centers, ACLU statistics show. Kentucky has one of the highest incarceration rates in the US. And the third-highest women’s incarceration rate in the world.

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  19. Goodwill Industries of Kentucky<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0

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  20. Wayside Christian Mission<\/strong><\/a> Tim Moseley – President\/CEO

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  21. Coalition for the Homeless<\/a><\/strong> NATALIE HARRIS, Executive Director,\u00a0nharris@louhomeless.org<\/a> , (502) 636-9550 x 1212

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  22. Family Emergency Shelter<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> 1321 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 636-0816

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  23. St John Center for Homeless Men<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 700 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202\u00a0\u00a02020 report on homelessness in Louisville on site\u00a0https:\/\/www.stjohncenter.org\/<\/a>

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  24. Center for Women & Families<\/a><\/strong> 927 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40203 (812) 944-6743\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Elizabeth Wessels-Martin, President and CEO. Kenneth Cox, Vice President of Development Christie Maloney, Executive Vice President of Operations.

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  25. House of Hope Kentucky<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 1157 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40210; (502) 551-4270\u00a0

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  26. Dress for Success Louisville<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0

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  27. Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities<\/a><\/strong> KAHCF\/KCAL is an association of skilled nursing care centers, assisted living communities, and personal care homes.\u00a0 The association represents 85% of skilled nursing in Kentucky.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Executive Director Betsy Johnson; 403 Mill Brook Rd Louisville, KY 40223\u00a0 \u00a0 Phone: 502.425.5000

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  28. Kentucky Refugee Ministries<\/strong><\/a> Executive Director John Koehlinger, Louisville: (502) 479-9180 ext. 511; jkoehlinger@kyrm.org<\/a>\u00a0

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  29. Iranian Community of Louisville<\/a><\/strong>

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  30. Catholic Charities of Louisville Migration and Refugee Services<\/a><\/strong> 2220 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40212\u00a0 (502) 636-9263\u00a0\u00a0

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  31. \u00a0Interfaith Pathways to Peace<\/a><\/strong> Jud Hendrix, Executive Director; 502-235-3250 cell;\u00a0jud@paths2peace.org<\/a>

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  32. St. MAM<\/a> <\/strong>Julie Abbott, Executive Director; 502-893-0205<\/a>-call first;
    Operates and maintains many services including: Child Development Center, Emergency Assistance, Early Essentials for Infants\/Toddlers, Kids Closet, Food Pantry\/Dare to Care\/USDA\/Homebound Delivery\/Senior Commodities\/Purposeful Pantry Garden, Families in Transition and Seasonal Programs.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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