The pouring of the concrete walking path at Russell Lee Park began yesterday. As long as the weather cooperates, Metro Parks believes it will completed by the end of the year.
 The LIHEAP Program that helps low income residents of Jefferson
County with their utility bills begins on Nov. 6, 2017.
LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a
federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to
low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP
Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to
the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component begins Monday, Nov. 6 and will
operate through Dec. 15, 2017, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes
first.
Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing
the new, automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open
and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Applicants must be Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents
with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty
guidelines. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless
of the status of their utility bills. Applicants must also provide the
following documentation.
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month
(Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or
proof of $0 income. Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Office of
Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201
or by clicking here.)
- Proof of Social Security number for each member of the
household.
- Most current heating bill; or statement from your
landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from
your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program.
Please bring the account number and name on the account for main heating
fuel sources and electric.
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the
appointment at one of the six locations listed below.
- Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W
Market St., 40212
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave.,
40215
- Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610
Bohne Ave., 40211
- Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin
Pkwy., 40210
- Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
- Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location.
7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
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. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to
send a representative may call 502/780-7937.
Callers who require more
information can contact MetroCall 311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000,
email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit
the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall,
tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the
website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral
service.
 Light Up Louisville has been a tradition for more than three decades for thousands of residents and visitors to our city. Heading into its 37th year, Light Up Louisville will serve as a kickoff celebration to Louisville's Holiday in the City.
Light Up Louisville is held the day after Thanksgiving with the arrival of Santa Claus who will help Mayor Fischer illuminate downtown Louisville.
 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is having a Pre-Thanksgiving Community feast on Sat Nov 18th
from 11/5pm @ 1368 S 28th Street all are
welcome
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