Louisville's homeless camps

As our city continues to face the rising homeless issue, we want District 6 residents to be aware of the steps they can take to help, particularly, in addressing the homeless camps.

Please report all homeless camps to Metro311. When reporting, be sure to describe the encampment, describe the filth in detail, and give the address or best location. The more complaints reported, the higher that particular location moves on the removal list.

Also, please contact our District 6 office after making the report, so that we can keep track as well.

After going through the proper channels, the city will give the people in the camps a 21-day notice to pack what they can and move. Anything left will be cleaned out.

We understand that this challenging issue will not be solved overnight, but we can all take part in working towards a solution.

Please click on the link or image below for the Metro311 webpage.

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311

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Neighborhood Place partners host eight back to school events

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 11, 2019) - Neighborhood Place and numerous community partners will offer eight back to school events in late July and early August 2019.  These events will provide free school supplies while supplies last as well as a wide range of services and resources to help local youth and families be better prepared for the start of school year.

The bulk of the supplies and funding for these events comes from area businesses, churches, schools and individual donors.  To learn more about specific activities, eligibility and other requirements, please refer to list below:

July 20, Back to School Festival at Westport Middle School, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Located at 8100 Westport Rd.  For more information call 574-8147.  This event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school.  Free backpacks with essential school supplies will be distributed while supplies last. Presenters and vendors will be at the event to provide information to families plus mascots and other fun for kids.  The JCPS Lunch Bus will provide lunch for kids present and Sparkle and Shine Family Dental will provide dental screenings.  Families may complete a CAP referral during the event as well for clothing and uniform assistance. Sponsored by Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools, and Eastern Area Community Ministry.

July 25, Back to School Festival at Valley High School, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Located at 10200 Dixie Highway.  For more information call 363-1483. This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school.  School supplies and backpacks will be provided while supplies last to families that participate in three, ten-minute “mini-trainings”. Over twenty presenters and more than forty vendors will be at the event plus mascots and lots of hands on fun to help everyone “Unlock Your Superhero Powers”.  Sponsored by South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 22 area JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, South Jefferson Community Partnership, Drug-Free Communities Grant, Kidz Club, Kosair Charities, and Fairdale Christian Church.

Aug. 1, Back to School Festival at the Academy at Shawnee, 1 – 4 p.m. Located at 4018 West Market St. For more information call 485-7230.  This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school.  Free backpacks and essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last.  Over twenty vendors will be at this event providing essential health, education, and community resources.  JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers Coordinators will complete CAP referrals for families needing clothing and uniform assistance. Free lunches will be served to kids by JCPS Nutrition Services. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Dare to Care will be onsite to provide food provisions to households.  This event is sponsored in collaboration with the NorthWest Neighborhood Place Collaborative and Community Council, The Academy at Shawnee Youth Service Center, JCPS – Shawnee Satellite Office, Greenwood Elementary Family Resource Center and Crosby Middle Youth Service Center.

Aug. 2, Back to School Festival at Cochran Elementary School, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Located at 500 W. Gaulbert Ave. For more information call 634-6057.  This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school.  Free backpacks and essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last.  Vendors will be at this event providing essential health, education, and employment and community resources.  JCPS Family Youth Resource Center coordinators will complete CAP referrals for families needing clothing and uniform assistance. Free lunches will be served to kids by JCPS Nutrition Services. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  This event is sponsored in collaboration with Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, Jefferson County Public Schools and Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services.

Aug. 3, Back to School Festival at Olmsted Academy North, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Located at 4530 Bellevue Ave. Call 313-4514 for more information. Open to all students in grades kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks, school supplies and health and hygiene products will be provided while supplies last. Children must be present to receive school supplies. Educational and community resources will be available to help offer a strong start to the new school year. The festival will also include vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure and diabetes checks, clothing assistance referrals and more. Lunch will be provided for children and adults. Sponsored by South Central Neighborhood Place, Diamond Cluster MC, 10 area JCPS Family Resource and Youth Service Centers, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. 

Aug. 3, Back to School Event at Meyzeek Middle School, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Located at 828 S. Jackson St.  Call 313-4503 for more information. Open to students kindergarten through high school.  Free backpacks with essential school supplies for the coming year will be distributed while supplies last.  Children must be present to receive school supplies.  Smile Academy will provide free dental screenings.   Many other local community venders and agencies will be in the gym to provide information for families.  Families may complete a CAP referral during the event as well for clothing and uniform assistance.  Sponsored by Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services and area JCPS schools.

Aug. 8, Back to School Fun Resource Fair at Southwick Community Center, 4 – 7 p.m. Located at 3621 Southern Ave.  Call 313-4635 for more information.  The annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. JCPS Family Resource and Youth Resource Centers Coordinators will complete CAP referrals for families needing clothing and uniform assistance.  School supplies will be distributed (while supplies last). Several vendors will be available to provide essential health, education, and community resources.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide lunch to youth 18 and under. This event is sponsored in part by Ujima Neighborhood Place, Jefferson County Public Schools/The Carter/DuValle Education Center, Kennedy Montessori/Brandies, Youth Service Centers, Southwick Community Center, Villages of Park DuValle and Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services.

Aug 10, Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Located at 1501 Rangeland Rd.  Call 313-4498 or 313-4700 for more information. This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies (while supplies last) will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Free lunches will be served to kids by JCPS Nutrition Services and families may complete a CAP referral during the event as well for clothing and uniform assistance. A Community Resource Fair will include over twenty presenters including diabetes and blood pressure checks, the YMCA program, voter registration, library services and lots of fun and music.  Event sponsored in part by First Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools and Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Council Members, Louisville Metro Police and Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Okolona Fire Department, and local churches.

About Neighborhood Place Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides community-based 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 Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000. 

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Series of JCPS back-to-school supply events planned for students

Students have opportunity to receive free school supplies

July 15, 2019—Students across the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District will have an opportunity to receive free school supplies at a dozen back-to-school events scheduled throughout July and August. The events are sponsored by the JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers and various community partners, including Neighborhood Place and the Louisville Metro Department of Community Services.

All of the back-to-school events are free and open to the public. Students must be accompanied by an adult to receive supplies, and supplies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. School supplies, information and services vary by site.

2019-20 Back-to-School Events List (also available online here):

Saturday, July 20, Westport Middle School, 9 a.m. – noon
Located at 8100 Westport Road.

Thursday, July 25, Valley High School, 9 a.m. – noon
Located at 10200 Dixie Highway.  

Saturday, July 27, Kindergarten ReadyFest at Farnsley Middle, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Located at 3400 Lees Lane. Kindergarten ReadyFest features music, games and other activities for students and their families. JCPS representatives will be on hand to provide students with free workbooks and supplies, help families complete paperwork for free and reduced school meals, and more.

Saturday, July 27, Emmanuel Assembly of God, 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 5701 Johnsontown Road. 

Thursday, August 1, The Academy @ Shawnee, 1 – 4 p.m.

Located at 4001 Herman Street.

Friday, August 2, Cochran Elementary School, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Located at 500 W. Gaulbert Avenue.  

Saturday, August 3, Lighthouse Community Center, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Located at 5312 Shepherdsville Road.

Saturday, August 3, Olmsted Academy North, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Located at 4530 Bellevue Avenue

Saturday, August 3, Meyzeek Middle School, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Located at 828 S. Jackson Street.  

Thursday, August 8, Southwick Community Center, 4 – 7 p.m.
Located at 3621 Southern Avenue. 

Saturday, August 10, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Road.

Sunday, August 11, New Birth Church, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Located at 3301 Linda Lane. 

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Taste of South Louisville

$3,452,000 Awarded to Local Agencies to End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY (July 16, 2019) - The Coalition for the Homeless and Louisville Continuum of Care are excited to announce that six local agencies are receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP) funding. The purpose of the YHDP is to support communities in the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness, and sharing that experience with and mobilizing communities around the country. The population to be served by this program is youth experiencing homelessness, including unaccompanied an d pregnant or parenting youth, where no member of the household is older than 24.

The funded organizations and projects are:

• Centerstone of Kentucky has been awarded a services-only grant to fund a community-wide case manager based at TAYLRD drop-in center for homeless youth.
• Family Scholar House has been awarded a services-only grant to fund the assistance of homeless youth to participate in Family Scholar House educational support and resilience programs.
• Home of the Innocents, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, has been awarded a services and housing grant to fund a 24-unit transitional housing facility with scattered site rapid re-housing assistance as they transition to permanent housing.
• KentuckianaWorks has been awarded a services-only program to provide employment training to young adults in Louisville's homeless programs.
• YouthBuild, in partnership with many organizations (including Louisville Free Public Library, Louisville Urban League, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Louisville Youth Group), has been awarded a services-only grant to fund a comprehensive program that includes a community-wide housing navigator, four peer support specialists, and two case managers. In addition, YouthBuild has been awarded a grant for a housing-only program to fund 20 rapid re-housing vouchers to provide housing assistance for homeless young adults in employment programs.
• YMCA Safe Place has been awarded a grant to fund a services-only program to provide outreach, drop-in services, a crisis hotline, and three community-wide case managers plus two peer support specialists, as well as a service pool for transportation and food.

In July 2018, Louisville was one of 11 communities nationally to be awarded a HUD grant for the YHDP. The Coalition for the Homeless, as the lead for the Louisville community, created a large group of stakeholders known as the Homeless Youth Committee. This committee includes key service providers, community leaders, government officials, and stakeholders, tasked with the development of a plan for ending homelessness among youth and young adults in Louisville. They consulted with an advising body of representative youth known as the Youth Action Board.

In March 2019, the Coalition for the Homeless issued an RFP for proposals to implement Louisville's coordinated community plan. The awardees will begin their work later this fall through two-year renewable grants.

"We are excited about building a complete crisis response system for youth through innovative and collaborative work in our community," said Natalie Harris, Executive Director. "It will only be through the funding of programs that focus on housing and life stabilizing services that we will be able to prevent and end homelessness for this vulnerable group of young people."

While this infusion of funding will dramatically impact the community's ability to provide a full continuum of care for homeless youth, it comes far from solving the problem of homelessness for all Louisvillians. The funding cuts that the city has proposed will make it more difficult to provide shelter and services to homeless people who are not young adults, from families to elderly people sleeping on the streets. A recent UofL study indicated a need for 30,000 additional housing units for Louisvillians earning $25,000 or less, and this funding will not affect the city's lack of affordable housing inventory, either. The Coalition and partners are working hard to end homelessness among youth and young adults, while remaining committed to advocating for city funding for homeless services, as well as increased affordable housing in Louisville.

About the Coalition for the Homeless

The Coalition for the Homeless, located at 1300 S. 4th Street, Suite 250, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to prevent and eliminate homelessness in Louisville. The Coalition has a three-pronged approach to this mission: advocacy, education, and coordination of their 30+ member agencies who provide a variety of services to the homeless throughout the city. For more information, visit www.louhomeless.org, call (502) 636-9550, or find The Coalition for the Homeless on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LouHomeless or on Twitter @louhomeless. 

VETERANS REUNION

Linkin Bridge Benefit Concert

Low Cost Rabies Baccination Clinic

Dog of the week

Yeti may be big dog but he’s a gentle giant. The approximately 4-year-old Bulldog mix tips the scales at 116 pounds! Adopt Yeti and help him shed the excess weight. This very friendly dog likes meeting new people, so he won’t mind walking the neighborhood or park for exercise. His adoption fee is waived and he’s neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations.  If you’re looking for a smaller dog or puppy, take advantage of reduced adoption fees ranging from $50-100. To meet Yeti and more adoptable dog from LMAS, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Rd.) Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS.

Cat of the week

Niko is a shy cat that’s ready to leave the shelter and settle into purrmenant home. The approximately 2-year-old Tuxedo cat’s adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Niko weighs about 11 lbs. He’s already neutered, vaccinated and microchipped! If you’ve got kitten fever and just can shake it,  you can adopt any kitten by making a $50 donation to LMAS.  Visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Rd., Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm.

Police Reports This Week

Crime Mapping

First Division

Major Andy McClinton Andrew McClinton began his career in law enforcement on January 22, 2001 with the former Louisville Division of Police (LPD). As a patrol officer, he served in the former Sixth District (LPD) and First Division. As a detective, he served in the First Division Flex Platoon and in the Criminal Intelligence Unit. He was also a member of the Dignitary Protection Team for three (3) years. After being promoted to Sergeant in 2008, he served in the First Division, Robbery Unit, Professional Standards Unit and the Public Integrity Unit. In 2016, he was promoted to Lieutenant and worked in the Third Division and Administrative Services.  In 2017, McClinton was promoted to Major and commanded the Administrative Services Division. Major McClinton holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from Hanover College. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision at Eastern Kentucky University and the 136th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville. Major McClinton is married with two (2) children.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit. In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).   After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division. Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community. Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Fourth Division

Major Joshua Judah Major Judah has been a police officer for 16 years, joining the former Louisville Division of Police in 2001. He served as a patrol officer all across Louisville, in neighborhoods ranging from Crescent Hill, Clifton, The Highlands, Downtown, Phoenix Hill, Old Louisville, Russell, Shawnee and Portland. He served as a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit for three years, investigating physical, sexual, and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro. He was promoted to sergeant in 2009, where he served in the 3rd Division in southwest Louisville. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2011 and served in the Chief’s Office and the 4th Division. Major Judah was most recently the commander of LMPD’s Technical Services Unit, which encompasses all of LMPD’s technical projects. Examples of these projects include body cameras, in-car cameras, investigative software applications, in-car computers, and gunshot detection systems. Major Judah was also responsible for the Real Time Crime Center, which monitors LMPD’s nearly 200 surveillance cameras, as well as the Crime Information Center, which analyzes crime trends and provides strategic intelligence for the LMPD and its law-enforcement partners in the region. Major Judah holds a BA in History from Centre College and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. He was the recipient of LMPD’s Commanding Officer of the Year award in 2015. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision class 39 at Eastern Kentucky University, the 127th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville, and the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Major Judah lives in Louisville with his wife Katie and their daughters, Miriam and Leah.

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

There are 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.

To learn more about applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroPolice/Patrol+Divisions/ to sign up to receive the LMPD’s new crime alert update for your neighborhood. Simply select your LMPD division number, and click "Subscribe to Crime Alerts by Beat" to begin receiving the update.

Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/  and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

Visit https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight to report a street light outage in your neighborhood. When reporting a street light outage, be sure to have the pole number, which can be found on a metal plate on the pole. 

If you would like to unsubscribe to this e-newsletter (though we don't know why you ever would) please email Shalanna.Taylor@louisvilleky.gov with the subject "REMOVE". We won't be hurt (much).

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