Many gathered at the announcement of  Louisville Metro Government’s plan for using mid-year surplus funds to further address the needs of those experiencing homelessness.

The plan is a collaboration between the Office of Resilience and Community Services and the Coalition for the Homeless. It includes funding additional beds, cots and mats, housing for homeless families, as well as meals and outreach workers to connect individuals to resources throughout the community. It also provides options to house and care for homeless persons’ pets. It also provides funding for a storage facility where homeless people can store their belongings when going into shelter, and four options for low-barrier shelter via Volunteers of America, Wayside Christian Mission, The Healing Place and St. Stephen Baptist Church.

Funding for the work stems from Metro Council’s transfer in December of $546,791 from the city’s year-end budget adjustment; the funding covers initiatives through June 30, 2019.

The plan builds on the work of the Homeless Encampment Task . Councilman Bill Hollander, who initially proposed using the surplus funding to help the homeless, said: “I appreciate the hard and rapid work of the Office of Resilience and Community Services, the Coalition for the Homeless and all of the community partners in developing this plan. Homelessness has many causes and no one solution. The work we are starting now recognizes those facts, will help get some Louisvillians experiencing homelessness off of our streets, and will serve as a bridge to a more permanent plan to address their needs.”

Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith agreed: “Funding for low-barrier shelters and services for those experiencing homelessness will be a budget priority for 2020 as we on Metro Council work through this coming budget cycle."

BAREfit Adventure Training celebrated its new space inside the Logan Street Market in the heart of Shelby Park.  Training is geared toward outdoor adventure sports and some say the strength training is good enough to prepare you to wrestle a bear!

"Most of the people attracted to what we do  don't really like regular gyms. Maybe they feel more at home in the outdoors, " said owner Rob Bratcher.  BAREFit is located at 1101 Logan Street.

Hadley Pottery is giving everyone a chance to feel like   Mary Alice Hadley herself did 79 years ago, along with helping a local charity

For years people have been wanting to give Hadley new ideas on scenes and patterns.  Well here’s your chance along with a chance to win a $500 dollar shopping spree in our Louisville store

It’s as easy as putting your thoughts on paper and submitting them to our store at 1570 Story Ave. Louisville KY 40206

Here is all you need to do:

# 1   draw, sketch or simply write down your thought for a new scene.  Can be holiday related or just for every day

# 2   next time you are  shopping  at Hadley’s just bring your idea with you. You’ll get 10% off at checkout (even if already on sale )

# 3   we will put your name and phone # in our $ 500 dollar shopping spree.  (one chance per household )

# 4   your idea does not have to be used to win. ( all  ideas that will become property of Hadley Pottery ) But you can brag for life!

CONTEST WILL BEGIN ON

SATURDAY JAN. 19^TH   AND END ON SATURDAY FEB 16^TH.

STORE HOURS   MONDAY—FRIDAY   9:00—5:00

SATURDAY   9:00—3:00

ON MONDAY FEB. 18^TH WE WILL DRAW THE LUCKY WINNER

ONCE WE HAVE OUR LUCKY WINNER,  WE  WILL BE MATCHING THE $500 SHOPPING SPREE WITH A $500 DOLLAR DONATION

TO THE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS.

Welcome to Arts Scoop- your scoop on what artists, arts & culture admins, and creatives need to know: opportunities ranging from special grants and calls for artists, to training and professional development resources, and more!

Call for Submissions
Image & Word Juried Show - January 11
Years of Chaos - Issues That Are Destroying Us Show - January 12
Galt House Artist in Residence: Your Art Here - January 14
Young Filmmakers Call for Films - January 18
Fran Huettig Public Art Series - January 21
Bernheim Artist in Residence Program - January 21
Adult Life Drawing Classes - January 28
KMAC Triennial Call for Artists - February 1
Awards in the Arts Call for Nominations - February 8
Opening Night & The Trifecta Gala Submissions - February 8
The State of Kentucky Photography Exhibition - March 1
Teaching Artists Directory - April 9

Professional Development
Learning & Leadership Grants - Ongoing
Data Enrichment 101: Best Practices to Optimize Your Donor Database - Ongoing
Grant Writing 101: How to Write a Grant That Wins! - January 16
Center for Neighborhoods' Neighborhood Institute - January 23
Open Source Tech Tools to Use in the Art Room Webinar - February 6
Building a Better Nonprofit Brand Webinar - February 6
Grant Writing Boot Camp - February 7
2019 One Time Grant - March 1
Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising Class - March 8
ReWrite Conference - March 27
The 2019 Nicolas Fortin Summer Scholarship - May 1
Volunteer Management Initiative - Ongoing

Job Postings & More!

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We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.

That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.

We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.

The annual program that helps prevent low income residents of Louisville from being disconnected from utility services begins Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.

LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is administered by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The Crisis Component of LIHEAP will run from Jan. 7 - March 29, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first.

This year’s Crisis Program once again features expanded eligibility which allows residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount to apply, in addition to continuing to serve residents receiving a disconnect notice.

Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $2,720.00).

Applicants must also meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Disconnect notice from utility service provider, or
• Current bill with a past due amount, or
• Eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
• Bulk fuel is within four days of running out; or
• Pre-paid electric services is within ten days of running out.

Applicants must provide the following documents.

• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or other proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP offices or at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 or by clicking here.
• Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and
•  Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount; or
•  Eviction notice if heating expenses are included in the rent. If heat is included in rent, clients must also provide a copy of the lease in addition to the eviction notice; or
• Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service.

Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send an authorized representative on their behalf with a signed, written, note including the applicant’s name, address, phone number, Social Security Number, and the name of the designated representative. The authorized representative must provide a picture ID to verify they are the person designated in the note. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.

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 require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metro311, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, or download the free Metro311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass through block grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services serves as the administering agency of Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership. For more information about Community Services, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 574-1157 (TDD available at Metro311– 574-5000); or Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.

City announces opportunity to apply for the External Agency Fund Competitive Grants Grants available to social services and arts and creative industry organizations

LOUISVILLE (Jan. 4, 2019) - Louisville Metro Government today announced the process to apply for the External Agency Fund for FY20 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020). These grants funded through the city’s general fund are awarded to non-governmental, or "external” agencies that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.

 A summary of the application process is as follows with more details listed below:

• Applications are now posted online for review at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
• All applicants are required to attend a mandatory application orientation on Thurs., Jan. 10.
• Applications may be submitted following the mandatory application orientation up until Fri, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m.

All agencies wishing to submit an application are required to have at least one representative participate in a mandatory application orientation. The orientation will be held on Thurs., Jan. 10 with two session options: one from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and one from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Both sessions will take place at the South Central Regional Library located at 7300 Jefferson Blvd. It is only necessary for a representative to attend one of the sessions and no RSVP is required.

The orientation will provide information about the deadlines, how to access the application and general information about how to write a competitive application. Individuals who are not able to attend the mandatory orientation in person may view a recording of the session which will posted on the External Agency Fund (EAF) website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund by close of business on Mon., Jan. 14.

The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS), and for Arts and Creative Industries programs, administered by Louisville Forward. The External Agency Funds are awarded annually to non-profit organizations offering programs or services in Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's and departments' strategic goals.

Applications will be reviewed by two External Agency Fund panels, which include Metro Council members and community members, and those recommendations will be included in Mayor Fischer’s Recommended FY20 Metro budget. For the Social Services funding program, qualified non-profits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:

• Decreasing homelessness
• Increasing household financial stability
• Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult engagement in quality programming; or
• Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population.

For the Arts and Creative Industries funding program, qualified non-profits committed to providing programs that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville citizens in the following focus areas are encouraged to apply:

• Arts experiences for everyone
• Creative workforce
• Creative community spaces and neighborhoods

Focus areas for the Arts and Creative Industries funding program are based on the goals of Mayor Fischer’s Strategic Plan.

Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting goals, outcomes and how the tax payer dollars are spent.

The deadline to submit an application is Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 by 5 p.m.

For more information about EAF, and to access the EAF applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.

Please submit all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.  

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