We are very sorry to announce that the Junk Drop Off event originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4th has been postponed until further notice.
These events are always extremely important in helping reduce the amount of junk which is illegally dumped, but the safety and health of the community is ultimately the top priority.
Once we have more information, we will provide updates regarding when the Junk Drop Off will be rescheduled.
Thank you for understanding and please be safe!
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Mayor Greg Fischer has extended the state of emergency he enacted to May 10th in hopes that this will help stop the COVID-19 outbreak in Louisville.
The Mayor said the next few weeks will be critical as Louisville works to slow the spread of the virus and prevent a surge of new cases from overwhelming the city’s hospitals. The move is in line with recommendations issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control.
The Mayor’s original executive order, signed March 13, cancelled all Metro hosted or sponsored events. The new order extends that into early May and includes new restrictions, including the closure of playgrounds, ballfields, and soccer fields in the city’s 120 parks.
The parks will remain open to walkers, runners, and cyclists, and golfers can still play on the city’s 10 municipal courses, with some restrictions. The Mayor’ ordered that portable toilets in the parks be closed and removed. But crews will continue to clean the permanent restrooms that are open, pick up trash, and mow the grass. The campground at Jefferson Memorial Forest will also be closed. All dog parks where dogs are normally permitted to roam free without a lease are closed, but dogs on leashes are still permitted where allowed.
In his remarks, Mayor Fischer commended all the Louisvillians who have been making sacrifices to avert a surge of COVID-19 cases that would overwhelm our healthcare system.
Non-Essential Businesses Shut Down
Starting at 8 p.m. March 23, all nonessential retailers were ordered closed to in-person traffic. These businesses will be allowed to provide delivery and curbside pickup for any online or orders over the phone.
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CPS Nutrition Services is distributing free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and under as well as all JCPS students over age 18. JCPS has 45 sites where families can drive or walk up and get the meals from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. each weekday while schools are closed.
Each child present can get a breakfast and lunch.
For more information, visit the JCPS website here.
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AARP invites you to submit applications for the 2020 Community Challenge Grant which provides funding for quick-action projects that can help your community become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are now being accepted for small grants to improve housing, transportation, public space, smart cities, civic engagement, and more.
All of Kentucky’s previously funded projects can be found here.
This year’s application is due by April 1, 2020, 11:59 p.m. ET and all projects must be completed by November 9, 2020. Applications must be submitted through www.aarp.org/communitychallenge.
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Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Mayor Greg Fischer announced a temporary closure and modified service delivery at all seven Neighborhood Place locations. LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) in-person services have also been suspended at all six locations and a mail-in service has been implemented.
In an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19, these facilities are temporarily closed to the public, by declaration of the Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness. Residents can still access Louisville Metro Government services by following the processes described below.
Neighborhood Places, administered by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS), will close to walk-in clients, but will remain open for staff to work. Clients will be scheduled by telephone appointment and will have access to document drop off locations.
Neighborhood Place Modified Service
Effective Wednesday, March 18, all seven Neighborhood place locations will be temporarily closed to walk-in clients.
Neighborhood Place partner agencies are offering modified service delivery via virtual and telephonic communication services including:
- Financial assistance administered by RCS (includes rental assistance, food, transportation, childcare)
- SNAP Food Benefits (Food Stamps), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (KTAP/TANF), and Child Protective Services administered by the State’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) Department of Community Based Services (DCBS)
- Home Visitation administered by Heathy Start
- Truancy Diversion administered by Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)
Contact numbers to access services
- To find a Neighborhood Place in their area, residents may call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place.
- CHFS’ Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) SNAP and KTAP Services at 1-855-306-8959
- JCPS, 313-HELP
- Healthy Start, 574-6661
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Modified Service
Effective Wednesday, March 18, all six LIHEAP offices will close for walk-in clients, and all in-person appointments for the remainder of March 2020 have been cancelled. This includes the LIHEAP offices at four Neighborhood Places sites (South Central, Bridges of Hope, Ujima and Northwest) as well as the Newburg Community Center and Southwest Government Center locations.
Clients with standing appointments can still apply for LIHEAP and are being advised to mail required documentation to the central LIHEAP office at the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services offices at the following address: The Edison Center, Attn: LIHEAP, 701 W. Ormsby, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203.
Please also download, complete and include the LIHEAP Family Profile form and the Remote Processing formwhen mailing the documentation. A copy of the required documentation is advisable but if original information is mailed, the LIHEAP staff will return to the applicant by mail.
LIHEAP documentation, the Family Profile and Remote Processing forms should be mailed as soon as possible and postmarked no later than March 31, 2020. LIHEAP paperwork can also be dropped off at secure Red Box sites in front of each Neighborhood Place site. LIHEAP applications will be processed by LIHEAP staff and mailed back to the recipient.
For more a full list of required documentation, LIHEAP eligibility and other more instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000 for more information.
Income residents who have no standing appointment, may still apply for LIHEAP by following this process. Call 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com for more information.
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At the advice of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, VITA has temporarily suspended operations. With the number of clients they see each day, the potential to transmit the coronavirus to taxpayers or volunteers is high, and the main priority is the health of our community.
As of now, VITA will tentatively plan to open back on Monday, April 6th, along with JCPS. If the current situation changes, this date may move up or be delayed further. The appointment system will not be accessible during this period. During this time, we encourage taxpayers to use the free, online filing options that are accessible on this website. They will also be working to increase their capacity to assist taxpayers in completing their own returns through additional resources and exploring alternative service delivery models to assist taxpayers. There may be remote volunteer opportunities to assist in these efforts, and we will keep you updated. At this time, the IRS has not issued an official extension of the filing deadline, but it is possible that they may do so. We will be sure to update you regarding any changes to the tax code that may affect you during this time.
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As coronavirus (COVID-19) developments change hour by hour, AARP Foundation is doing its part to flatten the curve of transmission. A top priority for us is ensuring we are protecting those most at risk, including our volunteers and taxpayers. Therefore, we are suspending AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services beginning March 16, 2020 until further notice.
We will continue to assess whether we can open again in some or all sites for the remainder of the tax season and if the tax season is extended. Please visit our website http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org/Sites/sites.html or call 502-394-3443 for updated info.
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For the health and safety of staff and library users, all LFPL programs and meeting room use have been suspended through April 5th.
http://www.lfpl.org/events/
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5904 Ashby Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00747 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.
6100 Ashby Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00751 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.
6214 Bethany Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00745 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.
6219 Bethany Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00743 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.
6211 Helenjean Way - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00852 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
6221 Helenjean Way - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00865 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
6208 Kenyon Dr. - LG&E has been granted Permit Number PW-REP-20-00851 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
6309 Kenyon Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00849 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
11005 Lehr Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00993 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 24th to April 21st.
6202 Maywick Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00857 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove existing gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
6212 Maywick Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00854 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove existing gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
6217 Maywick Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00862 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
11012 Oliverda Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00859 to close a driving lane to allow crews to remove existing gas service. Permit is valid from March 16th to April 13th.
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Today, the average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years, As we get older, even the most independent among us may experience physical declines or financial hardship that strips away their independence. Add to that an increase in geographic mobility of our families, and the result is millions of seniors left behind, hungry and alone.
9 out of 10 say Meals on Wheels helps them live independently!
How can you help? Volunteers are always needed! Call (502) 935-0310 to learn more. They serve seniors in 40258, 40272, and 40117.
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