News Release: Neighborhood Place Partners Offer Three Back to School Events in August and More

 

For Immediate Release:										Media Contacts:
August 2, 2016										Debbie Belt, 574-6587 / 303-6167 Debbie.Belt@louisvilleky.gov
										Joseph Lord, 574-4543/216-5491

 

Neighborhood Place Partners Offer Three Back to School Events in August and Much More

Louisville, KY (August 2, 2016) - Neighborhood Place sites in Louisville have helped to organize three back to school events in August plus five opportunities for LG&E’s WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview, two opportunities for the “4 Your Child – Dads Making The Difference” workshop series, an educational baby shower and much more.  To learn more about these services, including reservations requirements and contact info, please refer to the phone numbers listed by each event.

Back to School Events
Aug. 4, Northwest Back to School Festival at Northwest Neighborhood Place, 1 – 5 p.m.
Located at 4018 West Market St.  Call 485-7230 for more information.  Open to students from Kindergarten through high school.  Free backpacks loaded with essential school supplies for the coming year will be distributed while supplies last.  Educational and community vendors as well as health care vendors will be on-site to conduct school health physicals and dental screenings for family participants, plus Kidz Zone will be available for all to enjoy.  Students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.  Sponsored by Northwest Neighborhood Place, Louisville Metro Department of Community Services, The Kidz Club, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Service for Peace.

Aug. 5, Bridges of Hope Back to School Blast at Cochran Elementary School, 12 – 2 p.m.  
Located at 500 W. Gaulbert Ave.  Call 634-6050 to pre-register and for more information.  Open to students in grades Kindergarten through high school.  Free school supplies (while supplies last), educational and community vendors and resources.  Sponsored by Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, Louisville Metro Department of Community Services, Louisville Metro Housing Authority, Community Coordinated Child Care, Louisville Metro Healthy Start, JCPS, PACT in Action (Parkhill, Algonquin, and California Teens). 

Aug. 6, Back to School Distribution at Ujima Neighborhood Place DuValle Education Center side parking lot, 1 – 3 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave.  Call 485-6710 for more information. Held in conjunction with the "Village of Park DuValle Annual Neighborhood Appreciation Day", school supplies will be distributed (while supplies last) and other helpful resources will be available. Sponsored in part by Ujima Neighborhood Place and Louisville Metro Department of Community Services.

Other Neighborhood Place Events
Tuesdays, Coupon Support Group at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. For more information and to register, call 485-6145. Learn tips and money saving ideas to help build extra financial wealth in using coupons while grocery shopping. Facilitated by coupon guru, Kim Mapp.

Aug. 3 and 17, Legal Aid Office Hours at South Central Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call 485-7130 for more information. A Legal Aid Society staff member will be on hand to answer questions, talk about cases that Legal Aid handles and provide referrals.

Aug. 4, 9 11, 23 and 25, WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview
Call 1-800-356-5467 for more information.  Representatives from the WeCare Program at LG&E will be on hand to talk with interested persons about energy efficiency, energy usage and tips to reduce utility bills. WeCare staff can also help determine if households are eligible for a variety of free services including air duct sealing and insulation, attic and wall insulation, programmable thermostats and much more.

• Aug.  4, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, Valley Site, 1020 Dixie Hwy., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Aug.  9 and Aug. 25, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Aug.  11 and Aug. 23, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Two opportunities for 4 Your Child – Dads Making the Difference workshop series
For more information and to register, contact Dr. Cheri Langley at (502) 709-9323 or at Cheri.Langley@louisville.edu.  “4 Your Child” is an eight-week fatherhood program that aims to improve the quantity and quality of fathers’ involvement by integrating responsible parenting, economic stability, and relationship education services.  Participants may be compensated for their time up to $220 but registration is required. 

• Aug.  6 – Sept. 24, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Aug.  18 – Oct. 6,  NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 3:30 – 8 p.m.

Aug. 9, Free Blood Pressure Checks at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 485-6145 for more information. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness health educators will be on hand to provide free blood pressure checks. 

Aug. 11, Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 1 – 3 p.m. 
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave.  RSVP is required to Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400 or mmason@sevencounties.org. Join us at to explore the do’s and don’ts of a healthy pregnancy in a free, fun setting.  Seven Counties and KIDSNow Plus will host an educational baby shower to share information on how to care for yourself and your baby while being pregnant. Pregnant attendees receive a baby tote filled with baby items and a gas/gift card, with more chances to win prizes like gift/layette set(s), bottle sets and more.  Fathers are welcome.

About Neighborhood Place 
Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including Community Services and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Seven Counties -- provides one-stop centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.

 

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