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11-year-old Andrew Dunn asked Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer to sign a proclamation making December 23rd RAKLouisville day. Fischer obliged, and has called on all Louisville residents to mark the occasion by performing random acts of kindness for friends, neighbors, relatives, coworkers and strangers.
Though there are many ways to make a difference, Dunn said he prefers the “ding dong ditch donut outreach,” in which he leaves a box of donuts on a neighbor’s porch with an anonymous note, rings the doorbell and runs.
He and a group of friends have given out goodie bags to first responders and police officers. People can feed meters, hold doors, take in trash cans. “I hope people will flood the city with kindness, then log onto www.raklouisville.com #raklouisville to share their experiences,” Dunn said.
 Visit any Heine Brothers' or Papa John's location and donate new winter accessories (such as gloves, hats and scarves) through December 31st. Take a selfie with your donation and post it to Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #GiveVOA. Show your post on your smartphone to a Heine Brothers' barista for a 10% discount on your drink order or to a Papa John's associate for a free dessert with an order of $10 or more. By posting your photo, you will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card to Heine Brothers'!
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The annual program that helps prevent disconnection from utility services for low income residents of Louisville begins Monday, January 11th. LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is operated by the Louisville Metro Community Services. The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP will run from January 11th through March 31st or until available funds are expended.
Residents wishing to apply must have an appointment. Appointments will begin being scheduled, in person only, January 7th between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and January 8th between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at the Central LIHEAP Office located at the Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Ave.
Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Crisis Phase, applicants must have received a brown, disconnection notice from their utility service provider, or an eviction notice if their utilities are included in the rent.
Click on the 2016 LIHEAP Crisis flyer which includes an income guidelines chart.
The following documentation must be presented when scheduling an appointment:
1) Picture ID (if available)
2) Most recent LG&E bill (must be a brown bill), or an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent
Starting Jan. 11, appointments will be issued at all three LIHEAP offices listed below on weekdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. based on funding and appointment availability. Upon registering for an appointment, residents will receive an appointment slip verifying the appointment date, time and location. (Note: All offices closed on January 18th for MLK Day and the East Office is closed for LIHEAP on Fridays).
Central Office -- Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Avenue, Room 127, 40204; 502-574-1157
East Office -- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218; 502-574-1270
South Office -- Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway, 40272; 502-574-1272
The following documents must be presented at the time of the LIHEAP appointment:
- Picture ID for head of household (if available)
- Proof of all household income (all members) for the preceding month (food stamp award letter, Social Security award letter, pay stubs, etc.). All individuals 18 or over in the household with no income – and who do not receive food stamps -- must have a Proof of No Income form completed prior to applying for benefits (forms are available at the LIHEAP office at 810 Barret or by clicking here.
- Social Security card(s) or official documentation with social security numbers or Permanent Resident Card Numbers for everyone living in the household.
- Most recent heating bill or verification from landlord that heating expenses are included in the rent (i.e. lease agreements).
- Documentation showing the amount of your utility allowance check AND proof that it has been credited on your utility bill (if applicable.)
Benefits provided by this program are paid directly to the applicant’s heating vendor.
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Call 574-1157 for more details on how this process works. Residents who are homebound -- which means a medical professional can verify they are confined to the home -- and who are unable to send a representative, may call 574-1274.
LG&E reminds customers that it is their responsibility to make arrangements to ensure continued service. Please contact LG&E’s customer service office at 589-1444 if you cannot make a payment in full and need to set up payment arrangements.
Are you looking for a way to be more involved in the community? Consider serving on a board! It is very important for boards and commissions to be diverse and include representatives from all areas of the city. The Commission on Public Art is seeking a representative from southwest Louisville. To qualify, you must have an interest in art and be willing to serve a 4-year term. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lindgren, the Public Art Administrator for Develop Louisville, at 574-1554. For a full of Louisville’s Boards & Commissions and to apply, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/getonboards!
 The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Urban Design Studio (507 South Third Street) for 12 consecutive weeks (January 26th – April 12th), followed by a Graduation Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend but space is limited and advance registration is required.
To apply for the 13-week program, contact John Hawkins at 589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org. You can also apply online here.
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In response to the growing number of unfilled sales positions, the city is launching Louisville Sells, a training program that combines online education with hands-on workshops to build the skills to become a successful sales professional.
Over the course of the two-day workshops, participants will complete online courses through Lynda.com, a comprehensive online class site. The workshop will be facilitated by local employment experts and will end in an employer panel from companies such as JAVS, Impact Sales Systems, ADT, Roppel Industries, and Signarama Louisville-East. The workshop will consist of interactive mock sales activities and live sales presentations.
Curriculum will prepare students for jobs from inside and outside sales to sales management and commission-based jobs. It also will prepare those in non-traditional sales jobs for career advancement opportunities by enhancing their sales and communications techniques. In the Louisville area, the average entry-level salary for a sales position ranges from $30,000 - $50,000 per year.
The first workshop will be held on January 25th and 28th at the Louisville Central Community Center located at 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, 40203. Workshops will soon be announced for March and May with additional workshops planned for later in the year. To sign up, click here.
In addition to a call for participants, Mayor Fischer is asking for more local employers to be involved with the Louisville Sells workshops. Opportunities for employers include participating in live sales presentations, becoming a mentor, offering job shadowing opportunities or hosting a two-day seminar. Interested companies are encouraged to contact KentuckianaWorks at (502)574-4398.
 Starting December 26th, residents can bring their Christmas tree to the Southwest Government Center for disposal and recycling. Those who wish to recycle their trees must bring an appropriate container for the mulch, which performs particularly well for acid-loving plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons!
When: from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on December 26, 29, 30, 31 and January 2
Where: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy.
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