If you're 16 to 21 years old, you can get a quality job this summer through Summerworks. It's an opportunity to earn a paycheck, but even more importantly, you'll get valuable business experience that could shape your future education and career. You might even land a summer job that ties in with what you are already learning in school. We work to cultivate Louisville’s young talent by preparing and connecting youth to summer jobs and other work-based learning opportunities. Our vision is that all Louisville young adults possess the skills and attributes that lead to lifelong career success. Youth signup deadline is May 1st. Go to summerworks.org/sign-up to apply. 

Develop Louisville, a department of Louisville Metro Government, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Western Library, 604 S. 10th Street. The focus of the hearing will be the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grant funds for the next fiscal year (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018).  Entitlement grant funding includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).  These grant funds are used to provide decent, affordable housing, ensure suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons.  Read more.

With spring around the corner don't forget to sign up to receive an automatic notice, via text or email, when their street is scheduled to be swept by Metro Public Works. The notices are meant to alert residents in advance that they must find alternate parking on street sweeping day. No parking is allowed on affected streets during street sweeping. To sign up or for further information on this story click on https://louisvilleky.gov/news/street-sweeping-alert-system-launched

The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP is available currently through March 31, or until available funds have been expended. Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the new, automated appointment system. The toll free service is now available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. The caller can follow the prompts to get the information needed and/or to schedule an appointment if available.  The system provides a confirmation number indicating that an appointment was successfully scheduled. Scheduling an appointment by phone call 502-991-8391 or on-line www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. 

Louisville Metro Solid Waste and Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore now accept partial cans of latex paint for recycling.  The collected paint will be re-blended for sale in Habitat ReStore locations in Louisville. The program is made possible by a grant from the Kentucky Pride Fund. Staffed Recycling Centers:
Tuesday - Saturday 10AM to 5PM
595 Hubbards Lane
7219 Dixie Highway
7201 Outer Loop

Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Check for hours
2777 S Floyd St
4044 Taylorsville Rd
1631 Rowan St
This program is for latex paint only. Oil based paints, thinners and solvents should be taken to: HAZ BIN  at 7501 Grade Lane

Serving on a board or commission is a great way to utilize your talents. We hope you will consider volunteering your time with us and encourage you to browse the openings regularly for opportunities that would best utilize your experience and knowledge. We have approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. It is important that these boards have adequate representation from all areas of town, including District 15 and Southwest Louisville, as they are responsible for evaluating many important decisions that impact our city and its citizens. Please click here for more information.