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The LIHEAP Crisis Program is administered by Louisville Metro Community Services to provide utility assistance for income-eligible residents who are in danger of disconnection from their utilities or who have received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the resident's rent.
Funding still remains to serve residents of Jefferson County who are in need of this assistance. Please help spread the word to friends, neighbors, clients and other community members who are eligible.
Appointments can be scheduled, in person only, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at all three LIHEAP locations. To schedule an appointment, visit one of the LIHEAP locations and bring 1) your most recent LG&E bill (must be a brown, disconnect notice); or an eviction notice from your landlord if your utilities are included in your rent, and 2) a photo ID (if available). Your local LIHEAP location is located at the Southwest Government Center at 7219 Dixie Highway. For more information, click here.
Louisville Metro Government is accepting External Agency Fund applications for FY17 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017). These General Funded grants are awarded to non-governmental, or "external” agencies, that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.
All agencies wishing to submit an application who were unable to attend the mandatory webinar can view the recording of it on the EAF webpage. You will need to view all of the recorded webinar and then follow the instructions at the end to get credit for your agency participating in the mandatory webinar. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m.
 Get your photo taking with the Easter Bunny! You will receive a hard copy photo memento for a $5 donation to benefit the American Diabetes Association.
Photo opportunities are on the following dates/times:
· Saturday 3/19 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
· Sunday 3/20 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
· Saturday 3/26 from 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kroger at Valley Station will also hold a coloring contest from March 19th at 10:00 a.m. through March 26th at 5:00 p.m. Winners will be notified by phone on 3/26. Entries are $1…one lucky boy and one lucky girl will win a filled Easter Basket!
Come join the fun and celebrate Easter with Kroger!
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UPS will provide jobs to more than 100 young people this summer through a public-private program designed also to keep them on track to finish high school and go on to college. Several major companies will hire SummerWorks youth for the first time this summer, including Humana and Kindred Healthcare.
UPS this summer will employ high school juniors, as young as 17, to work at its Worldport shipping hub. In their senior year, the students will be able to transition into the School-to-Work program, where students attend high school in the morning, work at UPS later in the day and take college courses. After graduating high school, students have an opportunity to stay employed with UPS and be part of the Earn & Learn or Metropolitan College programs, which pay their college tuition while they work part-time at UPS.
Working closely with Jefferson County Public Schools, Fischer said there will be a stronger focus this year on placing students in jobs that match up with what they are learning in school and jobs in the key business sectors the city is focused on growing such as technology and healthcare.
A new website, www.summerworks.org, has been created, making it easier for employers to sign up to hire, and for young people to register for a summer work opportunity. Young people participating in SummerWorks are more likely to stay in the workforce and pursue postsecondary education, according to a newly completed analysis of the program by the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics.
In addition to UPS, other businesses returning this year to hire SummerWorks youth include the Belle of Louisville, GE, GlowTouch Technologies, Harland Clarke, Louisville Urban League, Louisville Zoo, Norton Healthcare, Speedway, Thorntons and YMCA of Greater Louisville.
 Doing Our Part From the Heart is a donation drive to provide daily odds and ins that we take for granted and provide them to our men and women that are keeping us safe. Among the donations needed are: Chewing Gum, mints, lifesavers, deodorant, lotion, foot powder, razors, body wash, band-aids, q-tips, bug repellent, Sun block, Tylenol and more. This year, Councilwoman Flood has partnered with the KFC Yum! Center to provide free parking at the Blake Shelton concert to all individuals who bring a bag full of donations for our service men and women over seas. Visit the Facebook page for a list of suggested items that will be collected over the next 6 weeks.
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 “The Other Side of Archaeology” offers the chance to get an up-close look at the artifacts that have been found at Riverside, participate in the process of how archaeologists learn about the past from them, and see what has been learned. Participants will be able to wash, identify, and study artifacts, and take a behind-the-scenes tour. Led by a Kentucky Archaeological Survey archaeologist, the tours will take visitors to the locations of past and active archeological sites at Riverside, providing a perspective of life at the Farnsley-Moremen House and how archaeology has contributed to the identification and reconstruction of outbuildings on the property. Archaeology tours taking place at 11:30 a.m. on each day (weather permitting). For more information: 502-935-6809
When: March 17, 24, 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Although fertilizer, lime, and other amendments can be very helpful in establishing happy, healthy plants and lawns, they pose a risk if not used properly. Excess fertilizer and chemicals wash away with rainwater and pollute our local streams and waterways. The first guideline of responsible fertilizer application is to take a soil sample and have it analyzed to determine fertilizer needs. The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is offering a soils test incentive program to offset the cost for Louisville Metro residents. The SWCD will provide up to 2 vouchers per household to cover the processing fee for a standard soils test. People wishing to participate in this incentive program must request the soils test voucher(s) from the Conservation District office. Email your voucher request to: joy.edwards@ky.nacdnet.net The email should include your name, physical address, phone number and if you want one or two vouchers. The soil vouchers along with your soil sample should be taken to the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service at 810 Barret Avenue for testing. Call 499-1900 if you have any questions.
VITA is a free program staffed by volunteers who help low income families receive all the tax refunds they are qualified for and its success has returned millions to the local economy in Metro Louisville. The Louisville Asset Building Coalition has offered V.I.T.A. at the Sun Valley Community Center since 2008 and it will continue through April 18th. Every year the number of volunteers and those taking advantage of the service continues to grow.
The Hours of operations are as follows:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am to 6:00pm
- Wednesdays 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Fridays through February only 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Saturdays 9:30am to 12:00pm
Participants need to make sure they bring all pertinent information beforehand including:
· Social Security card and photo ID.
· W-2’s and 1099 from an employer
· 1099’s for interest, dividends state tax refund or other income if applicable
· 1095 for health insurance.
· 1098 for education credit with detailed information
· Appropriate information for direct deposit
 Mark your calendars for the next Coffee With Your Councilman! It will be at the end of the month on Saturday, March 26th. As usual, it will be at Sister Bean's Coffeehouse on New Cut Road from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please stop by for a chat and a cup of coffee on me!
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